
Vaishno Devi with Kashmir
The Katra yatra, followed by a full Kashmir circuit.
- Duration
- 07N / 08D
- Destinations
- Katra · Jammu · Srinagar · Sonmarg · Gulmarg · Pahalgam
- From
- ₹22,500
Overview
For travellers who want both the yatra and the valley in one trip — Katra and the Vaishno Devi darshan first, then north to Srinagar for the full Kashmir circuit.
Trip highlights
- Vaishno Devi darshan with a full day for the yatra
- Drive north from Jammu to Srinagar in daylight
- Sonmarg, Gulmarg and Pahalgam covered as day trips
- Dal Lake shikara ride and Mughal gardens
- One operator, one price, for both legs of the trip
Day-wise itinerary
Pickup from Jammu airport or railway station and a roughly 45-minute drive to Katra, the base town for the Vaishno Devi yatra. Evening free to collect your yatra registration slip.
Stay: Katra
A full day for the yatra — the climb (or pony/palki, arranged locally) to the shrine and back, roughly 12–13 km each way from the base camp. Helicopter tickets to Sanjichhat, if wanted, are booked directly and separately.
Stay: Katra
A full-day drive north from Katra to Srinagar via Jammu and the Banihal route (around 8–9 hours with stops). Check in by evening.
Stay: Srinagar
Drive north to Sonmarg (about 3 hours) for the Thajiwas Glacier viewpoint, back to Srinagar for the night.
Stay: Srinagar
Drive to Gulmarg, walk the meadow and take the gondola if you'd like. Return to Srinagar by evening.
Stay: Srinagar
Drive to Pahalgam via Anantnag, visit Betaab Valley and Aru by local union cab, then return to Srinagar.
Stay: Srinagar
A relaxed day for the Mughal gardens and a shikara ride on Dal Lake, or free time to shop for pashmina and papier-mâché.
Stay: Srinagar
Transfer to Srinagar airport for your flight home.
Inclusions & exclusions
Inclusions
- Hotel accommodation on twin-sharing basis
- Daily breakfast and dinner at the hotel
- Private vehicle with driver for the whole trip
- All fuel, tolls, parking and driver allowance
- Srinagar airport pickup and drop
- One shikara ride on Dal Lake, where applicable
- All sightseeing per the itinerary
- Applicable taxes
Exclusions
- Airfare and train fare
- Gulmarg gondola tickets
- Pony, sledge and ATV rides
- Local union cabs to Aru, Betaab Valley, Chandanwari and Thajiwas (locally controlled, paid on the spot)
- Lunch
- Ladakh inner-line permits and monastery fees
- Vaishno Devi helicopter, ponies and palki
- Personal expenses
- Anything not listed under inclusions
- Costs arising from weather, road closures or convoy delays
Hotels
Stays on this itinerary are standard or deluxe category, depending on what you'd like to spend — we name the exact property in your quote once your dates are confirmed.
Things to know
- Gulmarg gondola tickets are bought on the spot and aren't something we can pre-book.
- Union cabs at Aru, Betaab Valley and Thajiwas are locally controlled and paid directly, not part of the package price.
- Roads can close on short notice after heavy snow — we rebuild the day plan around it rather than push through.
- Carry a valid photo ID at all times; it's checked at several points through the valley.
Cancellation policy
25% advance to confirm the booking, balance on arrival in Srinagar.
- • 15+ days before travel — full refund of the advance, less bank charges.
- • 7–14 days — 50% of the advance is retained.
- • Under 7 days — the advance is non-refundable.
- • Roads closed by snow, weather or administrative order: we reschedule at no extra cost, or refund whatever has not already been paid to hotels on your behalf.
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