(Himachal With Jammu/Katra - Mata Vaishno Devi Darshan) Jammu – Katra – Dalhousie – Dharamshala – Pathankot Tour Package

ABOUT DESTINATIONS

Katra or Katra Vaishno Devi, as it is popularly known, is a small town in Reasi district of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir situated in the foothills of the Trikuta Mountains, where the holy shrine of Vaishno Devi is located. It is located around 50 km from the city of Jammu. Katra serves as the base camp for pilgrims who visit Mata Vaishno Devi. To reach Vaishno Devi Mandir (Temple) the pilgrims have to register at the Katra before starting the trek. By registering, the pilgrims get accident insurance while on the trek for 1 Lakh INR. It is a trek of 14 KM. There is another trek (1.5 km) from Vaishno Devi temple for Baba Bhaironnath. It is said that the pilgrimage is not complete until you visit this temple at last. The scenery throughout the trek is picturesque. Environment friendly auto rickshaws and helicopter services are available, to make the journey a pleasant one.

Dalhousie and Khajjiar – Dalhousie quietly ensconced amidst pine trees with a charming background of the snow clad Himalaya, has a breathtaking scenic beauty. The hill station is surrounded by meadows and forests. It is about 6,500 feet (2,000 meters) above sea level in the foothills of the Dhauladhar Mountain Ranges of the Western Himalayas and peaks can be seen in the distance. Chamba is the district head quarter which is located at around 50 Km from Dalhousie towards Bharmour.

Dharamshala – Dharamshala is located at Dhauladhar Mountain Range in the foothills of the Himalayas. Mc Leod Ganj is a suburb of Dharamshala in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is also known as "Little Lhasa" in India, because of its large population of Tibetans and residence of his Holiness Dalai Lama.

Tour Code : WHHI/HP/JMU/KTR 062

Tour Duration : 05 Nights / 06 Days

Places to visit : Jammu – Katra – Dalhousie – Dharamshala – Pathankot

HIMACHAL WITH MATA VAISHNO DEVI DARSHAN

Jammu – Katra – Dalhousie – Dharamshala – Pathankot

Day 01: Arrive at Jammu – Katra (50 Km) 1/2 Hours journey 

Arrive at Jammu, pick up from Jammu Airport/Railway station and transfer to hotel, check in to hotel. After refresh free for independent activities or explore local market of Katra and overnight at Katra hotel.

Day 02: 12 Km Trek to Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan

After breakfast, arrange your Yatra Parchi (Entry tickets from starting point of Mata Vaishno Devi Temple gate) and get ready to trek to Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, the holy temple which is dedicated to Shakti. You may also hire the horse by your own for arranged trek to Mata Vaishno Devi Temple which is second largest visited temple by the devotees of India after the Tirupati Balaji Temple. During the Mata Vaishno Devi trekking, stop at Ardhkuwari Temple. After the Mata Vaishno Devi Temple darshan en route visit to Baba Bhaironath Temple (Compulsory visit). Late evening return back to Katra and overnight stay at Katra hotel. 

Day 03: Katra – Dalhousie (260 Km) Travel time 6/7 hours (Approx)

After breakfast check out from Katra hotel and drive to Dalhousie – Dalhousie quietly ensconced amidst pine trees with a charming background of the snow clad Himalaya, has a breathtaking scenic beauty. The hill station is surrounded by meadows and forests. It is about 6,500 feet (2,000 meters) above from sea level in the foothills of the Dhauladhar Mountain Ranges of the Western Himalayas and peaks can be seen in the distance. Evening arrive at Dalhousie, check in to hotel and overnight stay at Dalhousie hotel.

Day 04: Dalhousie – Khajjiar – Dalhousie Sightseeing (24 Km)

After breakfast, proceed for Dalhousie sightseeing tour and visit to Dalhousie and Khajjiar, drive to Khajjiar en route visiting St. Francis Church, Bakrota Hills, Subhash Bowly, Panjpulla/Panchpula, Dainkund, Kalatop Sanctuary – Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary is an animal sanctuary at Kalatop and Khajjiar in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, India. The sanctuary area is well laid out for trekking trails both at Kalatop and Khajjiar. On arrival at Khajjiar visit Khajji Lake – Khajjiar is also known as mini Switzer Land of India. It is the most exotic and scenic beauty place around 24 Km from Dalhousie. Khajjiar is officially proclaimed the mini-Switzerland of India. At an altitude of 6450 ft, this saucer shaped green meadow, ringed by Devadar Trees has a lake in the middle complete with floating island. Evening drive back to Dalhousie and after refresh free to stroll in the famous shopping place of Dalhousie town The Mall at Gandhi Chowk and overnight stay at Dalhousie hotel.

Day 05: Dalhousie – Dharamshala Sightseeing (155 Km) Travel time 5/6 hours (Approx)

After breakfast check out from Dalhousie hotel and drive to Dharamshala with the mesmerizing view of Dhauladhar Mountain Ranges. Afternoon arrive at Dharamshala, check in hotel. After refresh proceed for local sightseeing tour of Dharamshala – Dharamshala is located at Dhauladhar Mountain Range in the foothills of the Himalayas. Mc Leod Ganj is a suburb of Dharamshala in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is also known as "Little Lhasa" in India, because of its large population of Tibetans. Visiting Naddi Village, Dal Lake (Holy Lake), St. John Church, Bhagsu Nag Temple, Bhagsu Water Fall, Tibetan Monastery and “His Holiness The Dalai Lama Temple”. Later free to stroll in the famous shopping place of Dharamshala city at Mc Leod Ganj – The Mall. Evening come back to hotel and overnight stay at Dharamshala hotel.

Day 06: Dharamshala – Pathankot Departure (90 Km) Travel time 3 hours (Approx)

After breakfast check out from Dharamshala hotel and drive to Pathankot. On arrival at Pathankot, drop off to Pathankot/Chakki Bank Railway station for further journey back to home or onwards destination.

 

Tour End...!!!!

But Sweet Memories Always Remain…!!!!

 

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