Delhi, Amritsar, Vaishnodevi and Amarnath - 11 Days
- Visit to Golden Temple
- Visit to Wagah Border
- Visit to Jaliawala Bag
- Vaishnodevi by Helicopter
- Amarnath by Helicopter
- Internal Domestic Flight
- Early departure & stopover in india available
Delhi - Amritsar - Golden Temple - Vaishnodevi - Amarnath
Depart: 30/06/2012, 09/07/2012
Return: 10/07/2012, 19/07/2012
£1595 per person
USD / CAD $2550 (Joining from U.K.)
USD / CAD $1835 (Joining from Delhi, India)
Day 1: Depart UK for Delhi.
Day 2: Arrive Delhi: Upon arrival at Delhi, transfer to the Hotel & afternoon visit Akshardham temple. D
Day 3: Delhi – Amritsar by Shatabadi: Board the train to Amritsar. Visit Harmandir Sahib Gurudwara (Golden Temple), then visit the Jallianwala Bagh Memorial and The Wagah checkpost. B L D
Day 4: Amritsar – Jammu- Katra: After breakfast drive to Katra & Overnight stay there. B L D
Day 5: Katra – Vaishnodevi: After breakfast, Fly to Sanjichat by helicopter from where we trek to Vaishno Devi Bhawan. After darshan trek to Helipad and transfer to the Hotel. Overnight at the Hotel. B D
Day 6: Jammu - Srinagar – Sonmarg: Drive back to Jammu Airport for our flight to Srinagar. Upon arrival, transfer to Sonmarg for Overnight stay. B, D
Day 07:- Sonmarg - Baltal – Panchtarni – HolyCave – Panchtarni – Baltal- Srinagar : Early morning after breakfast drive from Sonamarg to Baltal (40 kms), at the Helipad in baltal board the chopper for darshan of Amarnath Holy Cave. Chopper will take you upto Panchtarni then later there is a trek of 4 kms to reach the cave. After Darshan return to Baltal by chopper from where you will be driven back to Srinagar, upon arrival transfer to House-Boat. Overnight at Houseboat. B,D
Day 08:- Srinagar – Gulmarg – Srinagar: Full day tour of Gulmarg which is one of the most beautiful summer resorts in the valley. Enjoy the splendour of nature and Snowy Mountain. One can have gondola ride (cable car cost not included) from Gulmarg to Khilanmarg. In the evening return to Srinagar. Overnight at Hotel
Day 9: Srinagar Sightseeing: Visit to Mughal Gardens, Nishat Bagh,and Shalimar Bagh. Shikara ride on Dal Lake(extra cost).Overnight stay at Srinagar Hotel/Deluxe houseboat. B L D
Day 10: Srinagar - Delhi: Fly Back to Delhi & afternoon free at leisure. B, D
Day 11 Delhi – Onward: Proceed to the airport to Board the return Flight. B
Price includes:
Return international economy flights
Prices are based upon twin/triple sharing in a room
Air conditioned comfortable vehicle
3 star accomodation inc. breakfast and dinner (Twin / Double / Triple Sharing Basis)
Tent at Baltal or Panchtarni
2nd A/C Chaircar Train Ticket from Delhi- Amritsar
Vaishnodevi & Amarnath cave by helicopter
Jammu- Srinagar and Srinagar- Delhi domestic flight
Price does not include:
Travel insurance
Visa fees
Any personal expenses
Any other expenses due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control
Any emergency evacuation.
Single Supplement £375
Tip £15 per person
Vaishno Devi
It is one of the holiest Hindu temples dedicated to Shakti, located in the hills of Vaishno Devi, Jammu and Kashmir, India. In Hinduism, Vaishno Devi, also known as Mata Rani and Vaishnavi, is a manifestation of the Mother Goddess.
The temple is near the town of Katra, in the Reasi district in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is one of the most revered places of worship in Northern India. The shrine is at an altitude of 5200 feet and a distance of approximately 14 kilometres (8.4 miles) from Katra. Approximately 8 million pilgrims (yatris) visit the temple every yearand it is the second most visited religious shrine in India, after Tirumala Venkateswara Temple.
According to a Hindu epic, Maa Vaishno Devi was born in the South of India in the home of Ratnakar Sagar. Her worldly parents had remained childless for a long time. Ratnakar had promised, the night before the birth of the Divine child, that he would not interfere with whatever his child desired. Ma Vaishno Devi was called Trikuta as a child. Later She was called Vaishnavi because of Her taking birth from Lord Vishnu's lineage. When Trikuta was 9 years old, She sought her father's permission for doing penance on the seashore. Trikuta prayed to Lord Vishnu in the form of Rama. During Shree Rama's search for Sita, He reached the seashore along with His army. His eyes fell on this Divine Girl in deep meditation. Trikuta told Shree Rama that She had accepted Him as Her husband. Shree Rama told Her that during this Incarnation He had vowed to be faithful to only Sita. However pleased with her devotion , Lord Rama gave her name vaishnavi (devotee of lord rama (Maha Vishnu)and assured Her that in Kaliyuga He would manifest as Kalki and would marry Her.
In the meantime Shree Rama asked Trikuta to meditate in the cave found in the Trikuta Range of Manik Mountains, situated in Northern India.Lord Ram gave her a bow and arrows, army of monkeys and a lion for her protection, Ma decided to observe the 'Navratra' for the Victory of Shree Rama against Ravana. Hence one reads the Ramayana during the 9 days of Navratra, in remembrance of the above connection. Shree Rama promised that the whole world would sing Ma Vaishno Devi's praise. Lord Rama also said Trikuta was to become famous as Vaishno Devi and would become immortal forever.The adobe of Maa Vaishno devi is attaining huge pilgrimage attraction due to Lord Rama's blessings to the goddess.
Amarnath – Baba Barfani
The Amarnath caves are one of the most famous shrines in Hinduism, dedicated to the god Shiva, located in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The shrine is claimed to be over 5,000 years old and forms an important part of Hindu mythology.
Inside the main Amarnath cave lies an ice stalagmite resembling the Shiva Linga, which waxes during May to August and gradually wanes thereafter. This lingam is said to grow and shrink with the phases of the moon, reaching its height during the summer festival. According to Hindu mythology, this is the cave where Shiva explained the secret of life and eternity to his divine consort Parvati. Two other ice formations represent Parvati and Shiva's son, Ganesha.
It is a popular pilgrimage destination for Hindus - about 400,000 people visit during the 45-day season around the festival of Shravani Mela in July–August, coinciding with the Hindu holy month of Shraavana.
Devotees generally take the pilgrimage on foot from the town of Pahalgam, and cover the journey in four to five days. There are two alternate routes to the temple: the longer and more traditional path from Srinagar, and the shorter route from the town of Baltal. Some devotees, particularly the elderly, also ride on horse-back to make the journey.
