Located at an altitude of about 2500 feet above sea level, Katra is the base camp for the Yatra to the Holy Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji. This is the last point uptill which any type of modern transport can go (except the recently started Helicopter service, which takes the pilgrims right till Sanjichhat, just a couple of kilometers from the Holy Shrine). Therefore, for all practical purposes, Katra serves as the base camp. From here a trek of around 12 kms takes a pilgrim to the Holy Shrine. One can undertake this trek on foot or on horses/ponies or on palanquins (palkies or dolies). While most of the pilgrims prefer to go on foot, some who find it difficult to negotiate the climb hire a pony or a palanquin.
Relatively unknown, compared to the other tourist spots in the state Patnitop is no less beautiful or serene. If one is aiming to get away from it all for some time, this place is hard to beat. With all its beauty at a hill station, it is a charming plateau at 2, 024m. The meadow is surrounded by dense woods and lush greenery of Pines. Tracks lead to pockets where time stands still and calm prevails. Picturesquely situated at a high altitude, there are many pleasant walks around this popular hill station. Patnitop is a good starting place for many short or longer treks into the nearby mountains. An attractive one-day walk is to Shiva Garh, about 11-km from Patnitop at an altitude of almost 3,500 meters. Good bridle paths passing through wooded lanes and fascinating scenery link Patnitop with Kud and Batote. There are three, gushing, ice-cold freshwater springs in the area, which are said to have medicinal properties.
Jammu is the state's winter capital and pre-Independence was once the seat of J&K's Dogra dynasty. Religiously Hindu, Jammu dubs itself as the ‘city of temples’. Few of these temples are historically compulsive. If you've time, consider one of the set three- to four-hour sightseeing circuits offered by certain auto rickshaw drivers. These usually include the tall towered Ranbireshwar Mandir, the glitteringly colourful Krishna and Shiva caves of Gupawala Mandir, the large but squat 19th-century Bahu Fort and the Disney-like concrete gods of riverside Har-ki-Paori Mandir.
Itinerary
Day 1: Jammu – Katra 45 kms
Pick up from Jammu railway station / Airport directly transfers to Katra. Check in hotel after refreshing leave for Mata Vaishno Devi Darshan. Return back to hotel.
Day 2: Katra - Patnitop
After breakfast visit Patnitop from Katra. Visit Naag Temple, Apple Garden also views natural beauty and Overnight at stay Hotel.
Day 4: Patnitop - Jammu
After breakfast day leisure views natural beauty and in evening drives towards Jammu and overnight at stay Hotel.
Day 4: - Jammu Local Sightseeing & Drop
After breakfast Local sightseeing like Babu Fort, Ragnunath Mandir, Bagh e Bahu in Jammu and later transfer to airport / Railway station to catch flight / train.
Inclusions
Exclusions
Hotels Used & Package Cost
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HOTEL Category |
Standard |
Deluxe |
Luxury |
|
Katra |
Hotel Aashirwad or similar |
Hotel Bhawani Paradise or similar |
Hotel Rani Maa Inn or similar |
|
Patnitop |
Hotel Mount Shivalik or similar |
Hotel Samson or similar |
Hotel Patnitop Heights or similar |
|
Jammu |
Hotel Satyam or similar |
Hotel Surya Excellency or similar |
Hotel Asia Jammu Tawi or similar |
|
COST (PER PERSON) |
11265 |
13979 |
20103 |
* Package valid up to 30TH September 2015
Terms & Conditions:
Note:
In Case of exceptional circumstances where we are not in position to provide Hotels mentioned, shall offer similar Hotels
All tourists are advised to take comprehensive Insurance of their own
The timings given in itinerary and program may change without notice, keeping in mind local development
Visit to all Museums in program are subject to their remaining open on day of visit as per rules of competent authority
All Cost quoted are in Indian National Rupee
All expenses which are not included in the cost of package shall be paid directly by tourist at the time of checkout
The festival dates in India are based on Hindu system of astrology which is subject to the movement of moon in relation to earth. Therefore, there may be change in dates of festival by one day. We may alter the program by one or another to visit the festivals
All wildlife national parks remain closed from July till September due to monsoon
Supplements will be charged extra during festivals or fairs
Standard check-in time is 1400 hrs & check-out time is 1200 noon
Any hike in Govt. Taxes, Fuel etc., will attract a surcharge, to be paid prior to the departure date
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