Amritsar
Home of the glorious Golden Temple, the iconic city of Amritsar, portrays the heroic character of the Punjab. A day in this peaceful city starts with the spiritual prayers from Gurudwaras. The original name of first the ancient lake, then of the temple complex, and later the surrounding city, meaning “pool of ambrosial nectar.” Amritsar is the spiritual and cultural centre of the Sikh Religion. Baisakhi festival brings out Amritsar’s resplendent face with its finest food, clothes and merry-making. This place is also famous for its Jallianwala Bagh massacre and its proximity to Wagah Border. The satiating food and generous dollops of legendary Punjabi hospitality further connive to cast a spell upon the visitor. From the Operation Blue Star in the Golden Temple to the tragedy of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, Amritsar has seen the worst of situations and yet emerged like a phoenix through testing times. Amritsar today is a thriving city with active trade and tourism industries. One of the most agriculturally productive cities of India, Amritsar is well connected with most of the important cities of India

Katra
Katra or Katra Vaishno Devi, as it is popularly known, is a small town in Reasi district in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India, situated in the foothills of the Trikuta Mountains, where the holy shrine of Vaishno Devi is located. It is located 42 km (26 mi) from the city of Jammu. Katra serves as the base camp for pilgrims who visit Vaishno Devi. It has a thriving tourism industry that offers plenty of hotels, guest houses, restaurants, dhabas, fast-food joints that fit all kinds of budgets. Free accommodation is provided by some registered trusts in the form of “Sarais” for the poor. The number of pilgrims who visit the shrine every year has increased from 1.4 million in 1986 to 8.2 million in 2009. Over the years, a lot has changed, but main attractions include the “bazaar” (market) for buying souvenirs, dryfruits, woolen garments, hosiery, leather jackets, etc. To reach Vaishno Devi, the pilgrims have to register at Katra before starting the trek. By registering, the pilgrims get accident insurance up to 100,000 INR while on the trek of 14 km. There is another trek of 2.5 km from Vaishno Devi temple for Baba Bhaironnath. Electric Vehicles and helicopter services are available for pilgrims. A new ropeway system as just been inaugurated from the Vaishno Devi Bhawan to the Bhairon Baba Mandir, reducing the journey to time to just 3 minutes. The ropeway can carry 800 people every hour.

Day 01: Start
Start from your location towards Jammu Tawi.

Day 02: In Train
Full day and night in train.

Day 03: Jammu-Katra
Reach Jammu railway station and drive to Katra. Check-in to the hotel for stay.Overnight stay in Katra.

Day 04: Katra-Mata Vaishnodebi-Katra
After tea start your trek for Bhawan. Back from Mata Vaishnodebi in evening. Overnight stay in Katra.

Day 05: Katra-Patnitop-Katra
After breakfast visit Patnitop. Back from Patnitop at lunch. Evening free for personal activities.Overnight stay in Katra.

Day 06: Katra-Amritsar
After breakfast with packed lunch board 19416 (SVDK-ADI EXP) at 10.20. Reach  Amritsar at 17.15 PM,  and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Amritsar.

Day 07: Amritsar Sightseeing
First half free. After lunch Local sightseeing of Amritsar (Wagha Border, Golden Temple, Jalianwala bagh, Durgiana Temple etc.). Overnight stay in Amritsar.

Day 08: In Train
Early morning board 12358 (ASR-KOAA EXP) at 05.55 AM.

Day 09: Back Home
Back home in the morning.
TOUR TERMINATE…………..

COST INCLUDES: 

• Deluxe Accommodation
• Accommodation on Double / Triple Sharing Basis.
• Meal Plan : API (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
• Vehicle – Exclusive Private vehicle
• All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).

COST EXCLUDES:

• Air Fare / Train fare.
• Any other meals not mentioned in the inclusions.
• Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity. Mineral /soft / hard drinks, rafting, joy ride, Pony Ride, Cable Car.
• Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
• Room Heater, Local Cab fare, Guide charges & Entrance Fees.
• River cruise, Traditional Dance & Elephant or Jeep Safari.
• Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances, etc. (to be borne by the client, who is directly payable on the spot).
• Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
• Travel Insurances.
• Anything which is not include in the inclusion.

BY AIR

 The nearest airport is Raja Sansi International Airport in Amritsar. Also called Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport, it is located about 11 kilometers away from the city-centre, and is well connected to other cities in India and also to a number of international cities. There are daily flights to and from Delhi, Chandigarh, Jammu, Srinagar, Dubai, London, Toronto and Tashkent, among other cities.

BY TRAIN

Amritsar Railway Station is the main station in the city and is well connected to almost all major cities in India including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Agra, and Chandigarh, among others. A train journey from Delhi to Amritsar takes a little over 6 hours.

BY ROAD

Amritsar is well connected to most major cities in the country by road. The Grand Trunk Road connects Amritsar to Delhi. Regular buses are available from ISBT, Delhi to Amritsar. Regular bus service is available between Chandigarh, Dalhousie, Chamba and Dharamsala.

In summer (April – July) 

Amritsar experiences summer season between April and July each year. The climate remains hot and dry throughout with the maximum temperature hovering around 40°C, and the minimum is about 27°C. Summer, therefore, apparently is not the season for tourists but the occasion of Baisakhi draws a lot of people to the city. Baisakhi is celebrated on the 13th day of April to celebrate the onset of Spring Season with traditional folk music, songs and dance.

In Monsoon (July – October) 

Amritsar seldom experiences heavy showers during the monsoons which begin in July and go on till September/ mid-October. The average annual rainfall it receives is around 780 mm. The minimum temperature hovers around a pleasant 23°C, and the skies mostly remain cloudy/ overcast. However, when the sun is out, the peak temperature could touch 35°C, and of course, it gets humid. One may want to keep these things in mind before planning a trip to Amritsar in the monsoon season.

In Winter (November – March) 

Winter begins in November and lasts in March. The season is usually extremely chilly, and the mercury level can drop as low as 4°C. Otherwise, the maximum temperature hovers around 21°C. December and January are the coldest months in Amritsar. The day-time temperature is perfect for exploring all the attractions in Amritsar like Golden Temple, the Jallianwala Bagh, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum, Durgiana Temple, Akal Takht or to go on an Amritsar Heritage Walk. If tourists are visiting this time around, they may want to witness one or all of the important festivals celebrated in the city. There?s Diwali in November. Ram Tirth Fair is celebrated a couple of weeks after Diwali where one can catch some good cultural and entertainment programs. January brings Basant Panchami and Lohri. The fair at Chheharta Sahib Gurudwara is a favourite attraction during Basant Panchami. The traditional and authentic celebration of Lohri must not be missed while visiting Amritsar in mid-January.