“Nine days with three generations travelling, including my 74-year-old mother, and everything was paced for her. The Vaishno Devi leg was organised down to the yatra slip. We have already recommended them to two families.”
Nine days: the valley circuit of Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonmarg, then down to Katra for Vaishno Devi darshan and a last night in Jammu.
On day six you drive down the Jammu highway through the Banihal tunnel to Katra. The next day is for darshan, the climb into the Trikuta hills to the Bhawan on foot, by pony or by helicopter. The last night is in Jammu, with time for the Raghunath temple and Bahu fort before you head home.
The drive from Srinagar to Katra takes most of a day, so bring snacks and patience. We help you with the yatra registration, which you need before you start the climb.
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Arrive in Srinagar
We pick you up at Srinagar airport. In the afternoon you visit the Mughal gardens along Dal Lake, and in the evening you take a shikara out on the lake. Overnight in Srinagar.
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Gulmarg day trip
Gulmarg is about two hours' drive from Srinagar. Ride the Gondola (tickets extra) and spend the rest of the day walking the meadows, then drive back to Srinagar for the night.
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Srinagar to Pahalgam
The drive to Pahalgam takes around three hours, with a stop at the saffron fields of Pampore on the way. In the afternoon you visit Betaab and Aru valleys. Overnight in Pahalgam.
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Pahalgam to Srinagar
The morning is for Baisaran meadow and Chandanwari. In the evening you drive back to Srinagar for the night.
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Sonmarg excursion
A day trip to Sonmarg, about two and a half to three hours up the Sindh valley, with time at Thajiwas glacier. You come back to Srinagar for a night on a Dal Lake houseboat.
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Srinagar to Katra
A long day on the road. You drive south on the Jammu highway through the Banihal tunnel to Katra, which takes most of the day with stops, so an early start helps. Overnight in Katra.
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Vaishno Devi darshan
The climb to the Bhawan is about 13 km. You can walk it, go by pony, or take the helicopter, which covers most of the distance but still leaves a short walk at the top. Helicopter seats need booking well ahead. After darshan you come back down to Katra for the night.
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Katra to Jammu
A short drive, around an hour and a half, down to Jammu. You visit the Raghunath temple and Bahu fort, and spend the night in Jammu.
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Departure
Transfer to Jammu airport or railway station.
What is included
- 8 nights' accommodation across Srinagar, Pahalgam, Katra and Jammu
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- All transfers in a private vehicle
- Shikara ride on Dal Lake
- Help with Vaishno Devi yatra registration
What is not included
- Flights and train fares
- Helicopter or pony charges at Katra
- Gondola tickets
- Lunches and personal expenses
Where you will stay
- Srinagar - Hotel Grand Mamta or similar
- Pahalgam - Hotel Heevan Retreat or similar
- Katra - Hotel Asia Vaishnodevi or similar
- Jammu - Hotel Asia or similar
Hotels are named before you pay. If one is unavailable on your dates we will tell you what we are substituting and requote. We never swap it silently.
Ask about “Kashmir with Vaishno Devi”
Send your dates and we will confirm availability and price, usually the same day.
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