Vaishnodevi with Serene Kashmir - Land Only Package starts from* 29,999

7 Nights / 8 Days - Summer Dear customer,

Greetings from ThomasCook.in!! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to let us plan and arrange your forthcoming holiday. Since more than 120 years, it has been our constant endeavour to delight our clients with the packages which are designed to best suit their needs. We, at Thomascook, are constantly striving to serve the best experience from all around the world. It’s our vision to not just serve you a holiday but serve you an experience of lifetime.

We hope you enjoy this holiday specially crafted for your vacation.

Tour Inclusions

Meals included as per itinerary Sightseeing and Transfers as per itinerary

Places Covered

2 Nights 2 Nights 1 Night 2 Nights

Katra Gulmarg

www.thomascook.in Daywise Itinerary

Arrive Jammu

Arrive Jammu, where you will meet upon arrival and transferred to your hotel in Katra. A distance of 60 Kms will be covered in about 2 hrs. Day 1 Check in to the hotel and stay overnight with Dinner at the Hotel in Katra.

Today after breakfast leave for Katra Helipad which will drop you till Sanji Chhat. The visit to the holy shrine within the folds of Trikuta Mountain, via helicopter is just a start of this ecstatic and thrilling journey. From Sanjichhat to the Bhawan is around 2.75 km and if you don't long to trek up you can make use of the palki or the poni service (on direct payment basis) available at sanji chhat helipad service. You will be given approx 2hrs to do the darshan and return back to Katra. Dinner and overnight stay at the Hotel. Day 2

www.thomascook.in After early breakfast drive to Pahalgam at a distance of 250 Kms will be covered in about 7 Hrs, the Valley of Shepherds. Drive through saffron fields; visit Awantipura ruins of an 1100 yr old temple of Lord Vishnu. Drive through the pine forest and along the . Arrive Pahalgam and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel in Pahalgam. Day 3

Today after breakfast, depart for excursion trip to Chandanwadi, Starting point of Amarnath Yatra and Betab valley, Located on the way to Chandanwari, the valley was named Betaab after the bollywood movie by the same name! Earlier known as Hajan Valley, after the release of the movie, it was renamed as major part of the movie was shot here. Post lunch proceed for trip to Aru Valley - Aru Valley is a tourist spot 11 km from Pahalgam noted for its scenic meadows, and mountains, it is a base camp for trekking to the Kolhoi Glacier and Tarsar Lake. Day 4 The village lies of the left bank of the Aru river, which is a tributary of the Lidder river. Dinner and Overnight at the hotel in Pahalgam.

www.thomascook.in Today after breakfast enjoy a picturesque drive to Gulmarg, the Meadow of Flowers, 2730 mts above sea level Gulmarg offers spectacular views of snow capped mountain peaks, conifer forests and green meadows; it is home to the highest 18 hole golf course of the world. One can also have the view of Nanga Parbhat if weather permits. The view enroute from Tangmarg to Gulmarg is fascinating. Enjoy Gondola ride at Gulmarg upto Kangdoor (halfway). Dinner and stay overnight at Hotel. Day 5

After breakfast, proceed for Srinagar. On arrival check into your hotel. Later proceed for half day Srinagar sightseeing covering the famous Mughal Gardens Bagh, Abode of Pleasure on the shore of the , Shalimar Abode of Love built by Jehangir for his wife Empress Noor Jehan. Enroute visit carpet-weaving factory. Rest of the evening is free for shopping on your own. Dinner and stay overnight at the hotel. Day 6

www.thomascook.in Today after early breakfast check out of the hotel (you can keep your luggage at the hotel cloak room) and proceed to visit , located 20kms from the city of Srinagar. The name of the park literally stands for "ten villages" which could be in memory of the ten villages that were relocated for its formation. These ten villages were living in this region before the World War I the beginning of the early 20th century. The main attraction of the park is Hangul deer, the park houses wonderful varieties of animals and flora. Later, proceed Day 7 for day's excursion to Sonmarg (Golden Meadow). Sonmarg lies in streamed with flowers and surrounded by mountains. Sonmarg is also the base for some interesting treks to the high altitude of Himalayan Lakes. Enjoy horse riding upto Thajiwas glacier and sledge riding on snow (on direct payment). Return back to Srinagar in the evening, check in to the houseboat and enjoy a majestic Shikara ride on Dal Lake. Visit floating and Vegetable gardens. Also, witness walnut woodcarving and paper mashie making demonstration. Dinner and stay overnight at Houseboat.

Departure from Srinagar

Today after breakfast, transfer to Srinagar airport to board the return flight with Happy Memories! Day 8

www.thomascook.in Accomodation

Hotel K.C. Residency Or Similar (Standard) Destination : Katra | 2 Nights

Paradise Inn Or Similar (Standard) Destination : Pahalgam | 2 Nights

www.thomascook.in Hotel Alpine rigde Or Similar (Standard) Destination : Gulmarg | 1 Night

Khyber Houseboat Or Similar (Standard) Destination : Srinagar | 1 Night

www.thomascook.in The Pride Inn Or Similar (Standard) Destination : Srinagar | 1 Night

www.thomascook.in Inclusion

Transfers and sightseeing by AC vehicle on sharing basis as per the itinerary. Please note - AC will not work during hilly drives Helicopter tickets Katra - Mata Vaishnodevi - Katra Travel Insurance Visit to Chandanwari, Betab and Aru Valley in Pahalgam will be by local non AC Jeep. Transfers and sightseeing by AC vehicles (except for the hilly drives) Vehicles as per group size on Sharing basis (6 Pax in Innova; 10 in Tempo Traveller; Vehicle Type Cannot be confirmed at the time of Booking) Vehicle is not at disposal - means it is for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary. Seats Allotment in the Vehicle is on first come first serve basis at the venue, irrespective of the booking dates. Shikara ride on Dal Lake once during the stay on sharing basis Gondola ride at Gulmarg upto Kangdoor (phase 1) One Photograph in Kashmiri dress during Shikara ride on Dal Lake One bottle of water per person per day Entrance fee of Mughal Gardens. Services of local tour escort and Thomas Cook's representative on spot Complimentary visit to Tulip Garden during Tulip Festival (Tentative dates: 25th Mar till 30th April).

Exclusion

Camera fees Any services not mentioned in inclusion list

Private vehicle Supplement:

Swift Dzire/ Indigo or Similar will be INR 16500 per vehicle Innova /Xylo or similar will be INR 20500 per vehicle

Note:

Private vehicle will be used for all transfers and Sightseeing only is Srinagar as per itny, Pahalgam/Gulmarg local sightseeing will be done using local vehicle on sharing basis only. Private local union vehicle at Pahalgam/Gulmarg will be additionally chargeable at Rs 3,500 per vehicle per day (Qualis / Tavera or similar)

www.thomascook.in Meal

Breakfast and Dinner

www.thomascook.in Travel services

Save more by using our frequent travel services. Just visit www.thomascook.in

Get currency delivered to your doorstep for your tour Insure your tour

Thank you for contacting Thomascook for your travel needs. We wish you pleasant holiday with Thomascook. Travel smooth.

www.thomascook.in