8N 9D Katra-Pahalgam -Gulmarg -Srinagar
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Katra
- Pick up guests from Jammu Airport/Railway Station.
- Transfer to hotel in Katra.
- Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Katra
Day 02: Katra - Vaishno Devi Darshan
- After breakfast, proceed to visit Bhawan for Darshan.
- Guests must coordinate with hotel reception for Banganga / Helipad pick-up and drop (vehicle not provided).
- Register and procure RFID card (online or at Shrine Board counter).
- Vaishno Devi Bhawan is approx. 13 km from Katra; options for ponies, palkis, or on foot.
- Important: No electronics, weapons allowed during Yatra due to security.
- Alcoholic beverages and non-vegetarian food strictly prohibited in town limits.
- Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Katra.
Day 03: Katra – Pahalgam (208 km, approx. 5 hrs by road)
- After breakfast, check out and proceed to Pahalgam via bat factory & Apple Valley.
- Upon arrival, check into hotel.
- Dinner and overnight stay in Pahalgam.
Day 04: Pahalgam (Optional tours / own arrangement)
- Optional sightseeing: Chandanwari, Betaab Valley, Aru Valley.
- Guests can visit local spots by pony ride at own cost.
- Overnight stay in Pahalgam.
Day 05: Pahalgam – Gulmarg (140 km, approx. 3 hrs by road)
- After breakfast, check out and drive to Gulmarg.
- Visit famous golf course and enjoy scenic beauty.
- Note: During heavy snowfalls, vehicles allowed only up to Tangmarg; snow jeep hire optional (paid by guests).
- Dinner and overnight stay in Gulmarg.
Day 06: Gulmarg (Optional tours / own arrangement)
- Optional activities: Gulmarg Gondola Phase 1 & 2, golf, pony rides, ATV rides, trekking, camping (all at own cost).
- Guests arrange transfers to gondola on their own.
- Dinner and overnight stay in Gulmarg.
Day 07: Gulmarg – Srinagar (51 km, approx. 1.5 hrs by road)
- After breakfast, proceed to Srinagar.
- Visit Mughal Gardens (Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh), Polo View Market, Jhelum Riverfront.
- Enjoy 1-hour Shikara boat ride on Dal Lake.
- Dinner and overnight stay at Srinagar hotel.
Day 08: Srinagar – Sonmarg – Srinagar (81 km round trip, approx. 2 hrs one way)
- Visit Sonmarg “Meadow of Gold” and optional activities like pony rides to Thajiwas Glacier.
- Optional visits: Zojila Pass, Sarbal and Fish Point, glacier trekking (at own cost).
- Dinner and overnight stay at Srinagar hotel.
Day 09: Srinagar (Departure)
- Breakfast, checkout, and transfer to Srinagar Airport.
- Departure with fond memories.
The above tour description, inclusions, exclusions are daywise itinerary are indicative and may change at the time of quoting and booking