Kashmir + Vaishno Devi Combo

Day 1: Arrival in Srinagar | Dal Lake Evening | Leisure Walk

Arrive at Srinagar Airport and transfer to your hotel. After check-in, rest and freshen up. In the evening, enjoy a relaxed walk along Dal Lake and Boulevard Road. If time permits, you can add a Shikara ride at additional cost. Dinner and overnight stay in Srinagar.

Day 2: Srinagar Local Sightseeing | Mughal Gardens | Shopping Time

After breakfast, visit Srinagar’s Mughal Gardens including Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh, followed by Chashme Shahi for viewpoints. Later, spend time exploring local markets for dry fruits, saffron products, and Kashmiri handicrafts. Evening is kept free for relaxation. Dinner and overnight stay in Srinagar.

Day 3: Gulmarg Day Trip | Gondola (Optional) | Return to Srinagar

After breakfast, proceed to Gulmarg for a full-day trip. Enjoy meadow walks and scenic viewpoints, and opt for the Gondola ride if available and weather permits. Seasonal activities like snow experiences in winter can be done at additional cost. Return to Srinagar by evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4: Srinagar to Pahalgam | Lidder River Walk | Market Visit

After breakfast, check out and proceed to Pahalgam. Enroute, you can stop at Pampore for saffron shopping (seasonal) and Awantipora ruins for a quick heritage visit. Reach Pahalgam, check in, and spend the evening near the Lidder River with calm walks and market time. Dinner and overnight stay in Pahalgam.

Day 5: Pahalgam Sightseeing | Aru Valley | Betaab Valley

After breakfast, explore Pahalgam’s local attractions such as Aru Valley and Betaab Valley. The day is planned at a comfortable pace with time for nature walks and scenic photo spots. Local sightseeing is usually done via local union taxis as per regulations. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Pahalgam.

Day 6: Pahalgam to Katra | Long Drive | Evening Rest

After breakfast, check out and proceed towards Katra, the base town for Vaishno Devi Yatra. This is a longer travel day, so stops are planned for comfort. On reaching Katra, check in to your hotel and rest. You can spend the evening preparing for the yatra, arranging essentials, and taking a short walk in the market area. Dinner and overnight stay in Katra.

Day 7: Vaishno Devi Yatra | Darshan | Return to Katra

Start early for the Vaishno Devi Yatra. You can go by foot, hire pony/palki services, or take helicopter services depending on your preference and availability. After darshan, return to Katra by evening. The rest of the evening is kept for relaxation after the yatra. Dinner and overnight stay in Katra.

Day 8: Departure | Jammu/Srinagar Drop (As Planned)

After breakfast, check out and proceed for drop-off. Departure can be from Jammu Airport/Railway Station, or Srinagar Airport depending on your plan and booking. Tour ends with drop-off and departure.