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arrival at Jammu Railway Station/Airport, you will be welcomed by Jain Trip to board yourdesignated vehicle and drive to the small town of Katra. Located at the foothills of the TrikutaMountainrange, this town is dotted with a number of guest houses, hotels, fast-food joints and retail stores. Owingto the presence of several hotels and a bustling marketplace, this town serves as a convenient base fortravellers as well as pilgrims heading to the holy shrine of VaishnoDevi.After arriving in Katra, check-in at the hotel and relax for a while. You may either relax in the hotel or strollalong the nearby market areas to shop for different items like woollen garments and hosiery. You canalso visit the popular shrines of Katra – Banganga Temple and Dera Baba Banda.Thereafter, return to the hotel and get a good night’s sleep to wake up rejuvenated for a pilgrimage to the
Visit the Registration Counter to get a computerized Yatra / DarshanParchi, which is required to makethe journey to the Vaishno Devi Temple. Thereafter, start your trek to the shrine, which is situated at analtitude of 5200 feet on top of a hill. The length of the journey is approximately 13 km on a well-laid path.However, the path being quite steep, a number of pilgrims opt for pony rides. The holy shrine isconsidered as one of the sacred pilgrimages centre’s of Hindus.After reaching the shrine, pay homage to Mata Vaishno Devi, who is believed to fulfil all desires of herdevotees. Afterwards, head back to the hotel in Katra for an overnight stay.
Today after breakfast, check out from Katra and proceed for Pahalgam. On arrival at Pahalgam, check Into your hotel. Evening is free for leisure activities. Overnight stay will at the hotel in Pahalgam
After breakfast, check out from the hoteland proceed to Pahalgam Sightseeing Betaab Valley=This picturesque valley was named after a Bollywood flick called "Betaab" and is located about 15 KMs from Pahalgam. Betaab Valley is located on the Pahalgam and Chandanwari route. Lying between PirPanjal and Zanskar, the two Himalayan Ranges, Betaab Valley has archaeological evidences which states that this valley belongs to Neolithic Age. Trekking and picnicking are major activity in this Valley. Widespread meadows with thick vegetation mesmerizes you. AruValley= the tributary of Lidder River flows across picturesque meadows and scintillating peaks. The small village situated on the banks of Aru River is termed as Aru Valley. The village is the base point from where the trekking to Kolohoi Glacier, Tarsar-Mansar Lake etc begins. Aru Valley has many hotels, huts and restaurant to facilitate the tourists. During winter the entire valley is thickly covered by snow. Thus many people get trained in skiing and heli-skiing in Aru Valley during winter. Horse riding and trout fishing are other activities which keeps you busy in Aru Valley. 20 alpine lakes, meadows, peaks etc are situated nearby Aru Valley. The Biosphere which houses some endangered species called "OveraAru Wildlife Sanctuary" sprawls across some 511 square kilometers nearby the Aru Valley at an altitude of 3000 – 5245 m above sea level. Chandanwari = Travelling on the flat terrain from Pahalgam for about 16 km, one can reach the famous AmarnathYatra base point namely ChandanwariorChandanwadi. The route which links the Pahalgam and Chandanwari entices you with scenic beauty. On one side of the road you could see Lidder River gushing and on other side snowcapped mountain stands calmly. Adventurous people can opt for hiking to reach Chandanwari. Also snow sledging is very famous in Chandanwari. Sheshnag Lake mesmerizes you with its crystal clear water. Kids can have fun by indulging in snow fights. En route the Chandanwari there is an ideal picnic spot named “Hajan”. There are enormous stalls and Dhabas which provide steaming tea and delicious food.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed for Srinagar. On arrival, check into your houseboat.Later in the evening proceed for shikara ride in Dal Lake. Overnight stay at houseboat in Srinagar.
After breakfast, enjoy Srinagar sightseeing covering Shankaracharya Hill temple and the famous MughalGardens (ChashmeShahi, NishatBagh& Shalimar Bagh). The day is free for shopping on your own.vernight at the hotel.
After breakfast proceed for day tour of Sonmarg. It is situated at a height of 2740 meters (82 kms | 3)hours one way). Sonmarg lies in Sindh Valley streamed with flowers and surrounded by mountains. TroutandMahseer fishing is popular here. Sonmarg is also the base for some interesting treks to the highaltitude Himalayan Lakes. By evening drive back to Srinagar, overnight stay in Srinagar.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed for Gulmarg. En route visit AwantipuraRuins.Gulmarg is at 2730 mts. above the sea level. It has one of the best ski slopes in the world and highestgolf course with 18 holes. If weather is clear one can enjoy Gondola cable car ride (Direct payment) uptoKhilangmarg. By evening drive back to Srinagar, overnight stay in Srinagar
After breakfast proceed for day tour of Yousmarg (a meadow), mesmerizes tourists with its scenic beauty and mountains comparable to European Alps. Situated amidst Sang Safed valley, Yousmarg is reputed for having some unique spring flowers. It also has some of the highest peaks in PirPanjal range like Tatakoti 4725 mtrs and Sunset Peak 4746 mtrs. The mighty river Doodh Ganga makes this destination more thrilling. The natural slopes of Yousmarg offer skiing opportunities to experts. By evening drive back to Srinagar, overnight stay in Srinagar
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and proceed todrop at Srinagar /jammu.
Booking amount is non-refundable.
No refund of total trip amount will be provided on cancellation, 10 days prior to departure date.
50% of total trip amount can be refunded on cancellation between 11-20 days prior to scheduled departure date.
90% of total trip amount can be refunded on cancellation between 21-90 days prior to scheduled departure date.
100% of total trip amount can be refunded on cancellation, 90+ days prior to scheduled departure date.
For Cancellations/ Refund Request , kindly reply to the confirmation mail and get in touch with the Team. All cancellations will be considered only after the mail has been received.
Q. What will be the group size?
Usually, we take maximum of 15-18 people in one group. We believe bigger groups have less fun and less coordination so that’s why we prefer smaller groups.
We need at least 6 people to operate our fixed departure tours/treks.
Q. Who all will go along with us on the trip/trek?
All our treks are led by professional trek leaders who are certifie, mountaineers. Apart from them, there will be one local guide, cook, helper, porters and other staff.
All our trips are led by professional trip coordinators who have a good experience in leading groups.
Q. I am the only girl in the group, is it safe to travel/trek solo?
Yes definitely it is, the safety of girls is most important for us. All our guides and other staff are carefully chosen for trips/treks. They are honest and reliable but we also advise you to take care of your personal belongings.
Q. What are the things that we need to carry on the trek/trip?
Once you confirm the trip/trek and done with the booking, we will send you the packing list according to the trip/trek.
Q. What type of ground transportation will be used on the trip?
We hire taxis such as Innova, Tempo Traveller, Bolero, Tata Sumo, etc. from our vendors.
Q. I cannot carry my rucksack/bag on the trek, can I offload it?
We always recommend that you carry your rucksack during the trek because it helps in maintaining your body posture. In case if you cannot, then we can provide you a mule/porter to carry your rucksack. You will have to tell us at least 1 week before the trek. The charges for offloading would be INR 300 per person per day.
Q. Which shoes should I buy?
Shoes are your lifeline on the trek. It is highly advisable to buy trekking shoes of a good and known brand. You can consider companies like Quechua, Columbia, etc. A waterproof shoes with ankle support will work good.
Q. What will be the type of accommodation?
It depends on the tour. If it is a trek then you will be staying in dome tents or if it is a road trip the the accommodation can be in hotel/alpine tent/dome tent/home stay.
Q. Will you provide sleeping bags and mattresses?
Yes, we will provide sleeping bags and mattresses during the trek. Our sleeping bags can withstand temperature as low as -10 degree.
Q. How many trekkers will be in one tent?
It totally depends on group dynamics. If there is a couple, we can give them a separate tent or if there are odd number of people, then there would be triple sharing.
Q. How can I book a trek/trip with you?
After selecting the trip/trek, you can book by clicking on the book now button or you can contact us and we will guide you in booking.
Q. What type of food is served during the trek?
We provide nutritious and healthy food during the treks. We always serve Indian vegetarian food and eggs.
Q. How to get safe drinking water on the trek?
Himalayan water is considered the purest water and safe to drink. But for safety purpose, we sometimes boil the water and then use it for drinking and cooking.
In case you find any clean water on the trek, always fill your water where the water is running not where the water is stable or is in rest.
Q. Can we change the itinerary?Yes, you can give suggestions. We will look into that and if we find it feasible then we will apply it.
Q. Can you customize the trip/trek?
Yes, we can customize any trip/trek as per your needs and as per the feasibility.
Q. Will doctor accompany us on the trek?
No, but our trek leaders are certified in Wildlife First Aid course and they always carry first aid kit and oxygen cylinders on high altitude treks.
Q. Do you prefer I should bring some medicines with me?
Yes it is advisable that you carry your own medication on the trek.
Q. Diamox is advisable or not?
Well, it totally depends on person to person. Usually, there are no side effects of Diamox but if you are having any prior medical conditions then it is better to consult your doctor.
Our itinerary is designed in a way that we take sufficient time to get acclimatized. In case if you are having problem on the trek then tell your trek leader about your condition as soon as possible.
Q. Can I take my child along on this trek? What is the age limit?
It depends on the difficulty level of the trek. Minimum age for eligibility is 14 years.
Q. What will we do if it rains?
If it starts raining slowly while trekking then we will continue our trek as per the plan. Your poncho will keep you dry. In case if it is raining heavily then we will try to find any shelter and wait for the rain to stop or slow. If it rains at the campsite then there would not be any problem because all our living tents, kitchen tents and toilet tents are waterproof. You will stay dry inside.
Q. Why is the trekking pole necessary?
Differs from person to person. If you think that it would help you maintaining balance while trekking then do bring the pole. Some people think that trekking pole disturbs the walking rhythm. So it’s upto you.
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