Vaishno Devi + Kashmir Itinerary – 6 Nights / 7 Days
Vaishno Devi + Kashmir Itinerary – 6 Nights / 7 Days
Travel Tips
- Best seasons: March – June (Spring/Summer) | Oct – Feb (Winter/Snow)
- Carry warm clothing even in summer for Gulmarg & Pahalgam evenings.
- Local union taxis operate in Pahalgam & Gulmarg — pay directly as per local rates.
- Respect local culture & traditions, and always confirm weather before high-altitude excursions.
Trip Highlights
- Mata Vaishno Devi Darshan
- Betaab Valley & Aru Valley
- Lidder River viewpoints
- Shalimar Bagh & Nishat Bagh
- Shankaracharya Temple (city view)
- Sunset Shikara ride on Dal Lake
- Gulmarg & Snow Meadows & Gondola ride
Itinerary
Vaishno Devi + Kashmir Itinerary – 6 Nights / 7 Days
️ Day 1 – Jammu → Katra , Pick-up from Jammu Airport / Railway Station
Drive to Katra (1.5–2 hrs)
Hotel check-in
Lunch & rest
Evening market walk
Dinner
Overnight stay in Katra
Early wake-up
Trek to Vaishno Devi Shrine
Trek / Pony / Battery car
Darshan at Bhawan
Lunch after darshan
Return to Katra
Dinner
Overnight stay in Katra
Breakfast
Drive to Pahalgam (6–7 hrs)
Scenic drive (Patnitop optional stop)
Hotel check-in
Lunch
Evening walk along Lidder River
Local market visit
Dinner
Overnight stay in Pahalgam
️ Day 4 – Half Day Pahalgam → Half Day Srinagar
Breakfast
Morning Pahalgam sightseeing:
- Betaab Valley
- Aru Valley
- Lidder River viewpoints
Early lunch in Pahalgam
Drive to Srinagar (3–4 hrs)
Evening Srinagar sightseeing:
- Shalimar Bagh
- Nishat Bagh
- Shankaracharya Temple (city view)
- Sunset Shikara ride on Dal Lake
Dinner
Overnight stay in Srinagar
Breakfast
Drive to Gulmarg (2–2.5 hrs)
Snow meadows & Gondola ride (optional)
Leisure walk & sightseeing
Lunch in Gulmarg
Return to Srinagar
Dinner
Overnight stay in Srinagar
Breakfast
Drive to Sonamarg (2.5 hrs)
Thajiwas Glacier visit (pony optional)
Lunch
Return to Srinagar
Check-in to houseboat
Relax on Dal Lake
Dinner
Overnight stay on houseboat
Breakfast on houseboat
Check-out
Transfer to Jammu Airport / Railway Station
Tour ends with blessings & memories
Accommodation
2 Star Deluxe
- Check-in: 2:00 PM
- Check-out: 12:00 Noon
Includes/Excludes
Inclusions
- Accommodation:
- • 5 Nights stay on Double Sharing Basis in the mentioned / similar hotels
- • Meal Plan:
- • MAP (Breakfast + Dinner)
- • Transportation:
- • 02 Pax – AC Etios / Dzire
- • 04–06 Pax – AC Innova
- • 08–14 Pax – AC Tempo Traveller
- • Airport Transfers:
- • Pickup & drop from Srinagar International Airport
- • Shikara Ride:
- • 1 Hour shared boat ride on Dal Lake (4 people per Shikara)
- • 🥂 Welcome Drink:
- • On arrival at hotel / houseboat
- • Taxes:
- • All applicable government taxes included
Exclusions
- Local Cab at Pahalgam (Aru Valley, Betaab Valley & Chandanwari) – ₹3,000 per vehicle (Max 6–7 pax)
- Entry Fee to Mughal Gardens, Srinagar – ₹150 per person
- Gondola Ride, Gulmarg:
- • Phase 1 – ₹850 per person
- • Phase 2 – ₹1,900 per person
- Chain Vehicle from Tangmarg → Gulmarg (during snowfall) – ₹4,000–₹4,500 both ways
- Union Cabs in Sonamarg (Zero Point, Fish Farm, etc.) – Not operational in winter
- Lunch (not included)
- Horse / Pony Rides at Sonamarg, Pahalgam & Gulmarg (on direct payment)
- Porterage at hotels, airport or railway stations
- Personal expenses – Drinks, Laundry, Calls, Insurance, Camera Fee, etc.
- Optional sightseeing / tours not mentioned in the itinerary
- Airfare / Train / Bus fare
- Anything not mentioned under Inclusions
- 5% GST (if tax invoice required)
- Prices subject to change until final confirmation
- Itinerary may be revised due to operational reasons
- • Sightseeing & Vehicle Policy
- • Due to local taxi union rules, private vehicles cannot cover full sightseeing inside Sonamarg, Gulmarg & Pahalgam.
- Local cabs can be arranged by us or booked on spot.
- • During snowfall, a Chained Vehicle is mandatory from Tangmarg to Gulmarg (book on spot).
- • Gondola Ride Booking:
- Guests are advised to book Gondola tickets online in advance –
- www.jammukashmircablecar.com
Map
Payment Policy
- Before 21 Days: Free cancellation
21–15 Days: 25% of package cost charged
15–10 Days: 50% of package cost charged
10–7 Days: 75% of package cost charged
Less than 7 Days: 100% cancellation fee applies
Note: For 4★ & 5★ hotels, their specific cancellation policy (if stricter) will apply.
Term & Conditions
Term & Conditions
- All Prices are in Indian Rupees and subject to change without prior notice.
- Price quoted are subject to availability at time of confirmation, we are currently not holding any blocking against the sent quotation.
- Tour prices are valid for Indian Nationals & Foreigners holding Indian Resident Permit.
- Booking confirmations are subject to availability.
- All Hotels Rooms are subject to availability
- We are not holding any reservations of air seats, hotel rooms, conference rooms etc. Final availability status will only be known when we request for bookings.
- Holiday Surcharge will be additional if applicable
- Any overstay expenses due to delay or change or cancellation in flight will be on the guests own & ITA Hub will not be held liable for such expenses however we will provide best possible assistance.
