On arrival at Jammu airport / railway / bus station, our local representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel at Katra, 2 hours' drive from Jammu. The rest of the day you are free to explore the pilgrim town surrounded by picturesque mountain ranges and studded with soul-lifting temples, including the holy shrine of Mata Vaishnodevi, on your own. Overnight in Katra.

Today, devote yourself to Mata Vaishnodevi whose holy temple nestles in the foothills of the mighty Trikuta mountain. Overnight in Katra.

After breakfast, set-off for Pahalgam (2,440 m or 7,200 ft) also known as the village of shepherds. En-route you get to visit Patnitop and the famous Jawahar Tunnel. Upon arrival check-in to the hotel. Overnight in Pahalgam.

After breakfast, visit scenic spots that have shot to fame after serving as backdrops for numerous Bollywood and regional Indian movies. Later, visit Baisaran view point and Aru village or relax by the river; chill out in the shade of mysterious pine forests; maybe even go trekking or embark on a pony ride into the surrounding mountains. Overnight in Pahalgam.

After breakfast, leave for Srinagar stopping along the way for photo stops against varied backdrops such as saffron fields, Avantipur ruins (9th century), the Martand Sun Temple and the Anantnag sulphur springs. Upon arrival in Srinagar (1,730 m), check-in to the hotel / houseboat. The rest of the day you are free to explore the paradise lake city that has often been referred to as the Venice of Asia at your own pace and expense. Embark on a romantic shikara ride on Dal Lake even as the sun sets over the pellucid waters. Overnight in Srinagar.

After breakfast, you will be taken on a half-day sightseeing tour of Srinagar which includes stops at Shankaracharya Temple and Takht-e-Suleiman; two elevated sites that have a panoramic view of the valley and the world famous Mughal Gardens of Nishat Bagh (The Garden of Pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love). Yes, these gardens were the Mughal Emperor's interpretation of paradise on earth. Overnight in Srinagar.

After breakfast, set-off on a full-day excursion of Sonmarg, known locally as the Meadow of Gold (2,690 m or 9,000 ft). The scenic drive through nature's enchanted wonderland is punctuated with a number of photo stops along the way. Sonamarg valley which lies in the foothills of Zojila is surrounded by towering mountains (up to 5,300 m high). Baltal, the base camp for the Amarnath piligrimage lies 15 km to the north. In Sonmarg, go for horse riding to Thajiwas Glacier (at your own expense). Sonmarg is also the gateway to Ladakh. Return to Srinagar in the evening and spend overnight here.

After breakfast, leave for Gulmarg (2,550m or 8,700 ft) which is one of the most beautiful summer resorts in the valley. Play a round of golf (in summer) on the highest golf course in the world, or ski down its slopes (in winter) or just lie back and absorb the splendors of nature and the snowy mountains. Opt for a Gondola (cable car) ride from Gulmarg to Khalinmarg (at your own expense). Overnight in Gulmarg.

After breakfast, you will be transferred from Gulmarg to Srinagar airport / bus station. The tour ends here.