Kashmir & Vaishno Devi
the valley and a sacred pilgrimage

Kashmir’s beauty paired with the sacred pilgrimage to Vaishno Devi at Katra — lakes, meadows and a blessed yatra.

7 Days / 6 Nights Katra · Srinagar · Gulmarg · Pahalgam Best for Pilgrims, families, couples
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Valley & pilgrimage

Beauty and a blessed yatra

This journey pairs the beauty of Kashmir with a sacred pilgrimage — the revered Vaishno Devi shrine above Katra, followed by Srinagar’s Dal Lake, the meadows of Gulmarg and the valleys of Pahalgam.

We arrange the yatra logistics (ponies, palki or helicopter on request) and every drive and stay, at a gentle pace.

At a glance

Trip quick facts

Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Route
Katra · Srinagar · Gulmarg
Best time
Mar–Oct
Difficulty
Easy–Moderate
Ideal for
Pilgrims, families, couples
Highest point
Vaishno Devi ~1,585 m
Highlights

What makes this trip special

  • The Vaishno Devi yatra at Katra
  • A Dal Lake shikara & houseboat
  • The Gulmarg gondola
  • Pahalgam’s Betaab Valley
  • The Mughal gardens
Day by day

Your day-wise itinerary

A realistic, production-ready plan with drive times, altitudes and seasonal notes — fully customisable to your dates and pace.

Day 1

Arrive Jammu → Katra

Route: Jammu · Katra≈50 km · 1.5 hrs
Morning

Arrive at Jammu and drive to Katra, base of Vaishno Devi.

Afternoon

Rest and prepare for the yatra.

Evening

An early night.

Night stayKatra
Meals
Altitude~875 m
Road & seasonGood highway.
Food to tryVegetarian sattvic food
Photo spotsKatra, the hills
Good to knowThe shrine requires a yatra slip (we assist).
Day 2

Vaishno Devi yatra

Route: Katra · Bhawan≈13 km trek · full day
Morning

The trek (or pony/palki/helicopter) to the Vaishno Devi cave shrine.

Afternoon

Darshan at the holy cave.

Evening

Return to Katra.

Night stayKatra
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~1,585 m
Road & seasonMountain trek / helicopter.
Food to trySattvic food
Photo spotsThe Bhawan, the trail
OptionalA helicopter to Sanjichhat
Good to knowWe arrange ponies, palki or helicopter as you prefer.
Day 3

Katra → Srinagar

Route: Katra · Srinagarflight / drive · 1 hr flight (via Jammu)
Morning

Travel to Srinagar (flight from Jammu, or a scenic drive).

Afternoon

Settle into a Dal Lake houseboat.

Evening

A sunset shikara ride.

Night stayHouseboat
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~1,585 m
Road & seasonFlight / highway.
Food to tryWazwan
Photo spotsDal Lake
Day 4

Srinagar → Gulmarg

Route: Srinagar · Gulmarg≈55 km · 2 hrs
Morning

Drive to Gulmarg.

Afternoon

The gondola and meadows.

Evening

A hill evening.

Night stayGulmarg / Srinagar
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~3,980 m (gondola)
Road & seasonMountain road.
Food to tryLocal cuisine
Photo spotsGulmarg gondola
Day 5

Srinagar → Pahalgam

Route: Srinagar · Pahalgam≈90 km · 2.5 hrs
Morning

Drive to Pahalgam.

Afternoon

The Betaab and Aru valleys.

Evening

A riverside evening.

Night stayPahalgam
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~2,200 m
Road & seasonGood roads.
Food to tryKashmiri cuisine
Photo spotsBetaab Valley
Day 6

Pahalgam → Srinagar

Route: Pahalgam · Srinagar≈90 km · 2.5 hrs
Morning

A valley morning.

Afternoon

Drive back to Srinagar; the Mughal gardens.

Evening

A final shikara ride.

Night staySrinagar
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~1,585 m
Road & seasonGood roads.
Food to tryWazwan
Photo spotsDal Lake at dusk
Day 7

Departure

Route: Srinagar— · —
Morning

A relaxed breakfast.

Afternoon

Transfer to Srinagar airport.

Evening

Onward journey.

Night stay
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~1,585 m
Road & seasonAirport transfer.
Food to try
Photo spots
Choose your style

Package variants

Every itinerary above is available in the comfort level that suits you.

Budget

Clean 3★ stays & homestays, smart pacing.

Deluxe

Boutique 4★ hotels with the best views.

Premium

Premium resorts, private guides & experiences.

Luxury

Iconic retreats & bespoke touches throughout.

Family / Honeymoon

Tuned for couples or families — rooms, pace & extras.

Transparent, always

What’s included

✓ Inclusions

  • Handpicked stays with breakfast
  • Private, chauffeur-driven AC car for the hills
  • All transfers and inter-place drives
  • Local guides at the main sights
  • A dedicated tour manager & 24×7 support
  • All applicable taxes and a GST invoice

✗ Exclusions

  • Flights / train to the start point (we can arrange)
  • Lunches & dinners unless specified
  • Monument / activity entry fees (added on request)
  • Personal expenses, tips & shopping
  • Travel insurance (recommended)
  • Anything not listed under inclusions
Answers

Kashmir Vaishno Devi FAQs

The best window is Mar–Oct. We tailor the season to your dates and advise on snow, monsoon and pass-closure timing so your trip runs smoothly.

We begin from Jammu (IXJ) and handle every transfer and internal drive in a private chauffeur-driven car. Tell us your arrival flight or train and we plan around it.

This route is designed as a well-paced 7 Days / 6 Nights journey. We can shorten or extend it, add rest days, or combine it with a nearby region — it is fully customisable.

Yes — the pace, stays and activities are tuned for pilgrims, families, couples. Difficulty is rated Easy–Moderate, and we adjust everything to your comfort.

Handpicked stays with daily breakfast (dinner on request). Choose your tier — Standard, Deluxe, Premium or Luxury — and we match the stays and inclusions to it, always with a GST invoice.

Every journey is private and customised, so we quote per person after learning your dates, group size and hotel tier — with no hidden charges and a proper GST invoice.

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