Sindhu Pushkaralu Special - Ganderbal
Duration: 7 NIght 8 Days
Destination Covered:Jammu - Katra - Srinagar - Gulmarg - Pahalgam - Sonmarg - Sindhu River Sanan Ganderbal - Srinagar
Price: Price on Request
Sindhu Darshan Festival is a festival of India held every year on full moon day (on Guru Purnima) in month of June to November. It is held at District of Jammu & Kashmir. It stretches for three days. Sindhu Darshan festival was first organised in October 1997.
Sindhu Darshan is a movement, which rediscovered the flowing legend of Ladakh with its imprints of fables, and a 5000 year old history embedded in its fertile silt, which has enriched humankind for ages. Each turn of the river unfolds a unique culture of the land it passes through.
The spirit and the message of the Sindu Darshan Movement is to project the Indus as a symbol of Indias unity and communal harmony and is also a symbolic salute to its brave soldiers. The movement also aims at promoting tourism in this far flung region thereby contributing towards the economic well-being of its people. Ganderbal, therefore continues to remain the most appropriate venue for the Sindhu Darshan Abhiyan.
After arrival at the Jammu Airport / Station, an SIT representative helps you with an assisted transfer to Katra, the base for Vaishno Devi Yatra. As you reach Katra, check-into the hotel. Relax for sometime before starting the trek for Vaishno Devi cave temple. Starting from Katra, the trek to the Darbar is around 14 km. The main four points that you cross during the journey are Banganga, Adhkuwari, Saanjhi Chatt and finally the Bhawan or temple. Once inside the gufa or the cave, have Darshan of the Maa Vaishno Devi- residing in the form of 3 pindies (idols), depicting Ma Sarswati, Ma Kali and Ma Laxmi. Post-darshan, if you want you can buy Prasad. Begin backward trek to Katra.
Once you reach the hotel, relax and get freshen-up. The rest of the day is free to either relax or spend it as per one’s interest. One can visit the nearby market; taste the local food specialties and so on .Post dinner, overnight stay in Katra.
After an early breakfast on the 3rd day, get transferred to Srinagar, by road. Evening arrival in Srinagar, check-in at the hotel. The summer capital of Jammu-Kashmir state, Srinagar is popular for its lakes, houseboats and gardens. The evening is at leisure. Stay overnight.
Day 4, post breakfast, is scheduled for a day visit to Gulmarg. The road from Srinagar to Gulmarg via Tangmarg is an extremely mesmerizing one. The snow-clad mountains and the mauve and white flower grown on the side of the road offers a soothing sight to the eyes. As you reach Gulmarg, you are free to spend the doing in the activities of your interest. Enjoy leisure walks or enjoy a ride in the world’s second-highest Gondola ride in Gulmarg up to Khilanmarg. The view from the top is even more enchanting. Back to Srinagar in the evening for an overnight.
On the 5th day of the tour, after breakfast, get all set for a day’s visit to Pahalgam. On the way, do not miss visiting the saffron fields. Admire the mesmerizing views driving through the pine forest. After reaching Pahalgam, you are free to indulge in leisure activities. Visit the local market to splurge on shopping, enjoy a horse ride or you can also partake in rafting in River Lidder. In the evening, return to Srinagar for dinner and overnight stay.
A visit to Sindhu Ghat can also be combined with other tourist attractions across the city. With its delectable cuisines, and opportunities to explore the surrounding areas, Ganderbal is perfectly poised to offer an experience that is both, authentic as well as unique! There are many ideal locations to visit in and around this wonderful city, with prominent local landmarks and favourable restaurants being just a few examples. Make a trip to Ganderbal and its exciting places of interest to enjoy a memorable vacation. A visit to Sindhu Ghat will give you a greater insight into the various cultures and traditions of Ganderbal . If you are planning a vacation in Ganderbal, then you must go visit Sindhu Ghat. It is an intrinsic part of the socio-cultural landscape and hence, offers an insightful peek into life, as it exists in Kashmir .
Post breakfast on day 7, the day is fixed for an excursion to Sonamarg. The drive from Srinagar to Sonamarg is going to be one of the most memorable one. Known as the ‘gateway to Ladakh’, Sonamarg offers a lot to its visitor. Enjoy a walk or a horse ride to the Thajiwas Glacier (at your own cost). Return to Srinagar in the evening for an overnight stay.
On the last day post breakfast, complete the check-out formalities. Partake in half-day city tour of Srinagar, covering the prime attractions. Later, get an assisted transfer to the airport/railway station for your onward journey.
Tour cost Includes:-
- All transfers and sightseeing by NAC Indigo/Tavera/Winger/Tempo/Coach
- 06 nights in Srinagar at Hotel
- Accommodation on MAP (Breakfast & Dinner) basis
- Pick up & drop at Srinagar / Jammu Airport.
Cost Does Not Include :-
- (GST is extra on total billing)
- Air tickets/Train tickets.
- Pony /Horses/ Sledging(it is done by Bargaining)
- Tips to waiters/drivers/any other person
- Monument fees at all places and gardens.
- Thajwas glacier trip at Sonmarg(as this sightseeing is done by Local Taxi stand at Sonmarg only or by ponies and Is on direct payment basis)
- Aru , Betaab valley and Chandanwari trip at Pahalgam (as this sightseeing is done by Local Taxi stand at Pahalgam only and is on direct payment basis)
- Non-Veg item in Houseboat.
- Any other thing which is not mentioned in inclusions
- Tour Itinerary can be changed depending upon the availability of Hotels/Houseboat
- All personal nature like video camera, tip, table drink, etc and any other
- 6 Days / 5 Night
- Srinagar - Gulmarg - Sonamarg...
