Kashmir
Kashmir Paradise
Srinagar · Sonmarg · Gulmarg · Pahalgam
- A night on a Dal Lake houseboat
- Shikara ride
Starting priceOn request
Kashmir · India
Vaishno Devi & Kashmir – 4 Nights / 5 Days
Katra → Srinagar → Gulmarg → Sonmarg
- Duration4 Nights / 5 Days
- Hotel3★ / 4★ / 5★ options
- Meal planBreakfast and dinner (MAPAI)
- TransportTempo Traveller for groups; Katra–Srinagar by train over the Chenab bridge
- Travel datesMarch to November; Vaishno Devi is open all year
- Price per personOn request
Overview
Pilgrimage and paradise in one trip: Vaishno Devi from Katra, the scenic train ride into the Kashmir valley, a day each in Gulmarg and Sonmarg, and a final night on a Dal Lake houseboat.
Package highlights
- Mata Vaishno Devi darshan from Katra
- Train to Srinagar across the Chenab bridge
- Houseboat night with a shikara ride
Day-wise itinerary
-
Day01
Arrive in Katra
Katra- Pickup at Jammu / Katra
- Hotel check-in
- Mata Vaishno Devi yatra (trek, pony, battery car or helicopter)
-
Day02
Train to Srinagar
Srinagar- Katra–Srinagar train across the Chenab bridge
- Mughal gardens and local sightseeing
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Day03
Gulmarg Day Trip
Srinagar- Gulmarg meadows
- Gondola phase 1 & 2 (optional)
-
Day04
Sonmarg & Houseboat
Houseboat, Srinagar- Sonmarg and Thajiwas glacier valley
- Houseboat check-in
- One-hour shikara ride
-
Day05
Departure
- Transfer to Srinagar airport
Hotels & room options
| Option | Hotel category | Room category | Meal plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 3★ hotels | Standard room | Breakfast and dinner (MAPAI) |
| Deluxe | 4★ hotels | Deluxe room | Breakfast and dinner (MAPAI) |
| Luxury | 5★ hotels | Premium room | Breakfast and dinner (MAPAI) |
Hotel names are confirmed with your quotation, based on availability for your dates. Overnight cities: Katra, Srinagar, Houseboat, Srinagar.
Sightseeing & activities
Transportation: Tempo Traveller for groups; Katra–Srinagar by train over the Chenab bridge.
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- Accommodation in the chosen hotel category on twin/double sharing
- Daily breakfast and dinner at the hotel (MAP)
- Private AC vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- One night on a houseboat
- Complimentary one-hour shikara ride
Not included
- Airfare or train tickets to the starting city
- Entry tickets, guide fees and activity charges
- Lunches and anything ordered outside the meal plan
- GST as applicable
- Personal expenses, tips and any cost from weather, landslides or road closures
- Katra battery car / helicopter tickets
- Gondola and garden tickets, pony rides, gumboots and jackets
- Chained vehicles during snowfall
- Extra trips to Pahalgam
Visa information
No visa is needed for Indian citizens. Carry a government photo ID (Aadhaar, passport, voter ID or driving licence) for hotel check-ins and flights.
Important notes & policies
- Battery car and helicopter seats for Vaishno Devi are limited and booked separately.
Travel dates
March to November; Vaishno Devi is open all year. Best time to visit Kashmir: March to October for meadows; December to February for snow.
Price per person
Prices depend on travel dates, hotel category and number of travellers. Request a quote for the current price.
Child policy
Child rates depend on the child’s age and whether an extra bed is needed. Share each child’s age when you enquire and we will quote accordingly.
Payment terms
50% advance confirms the booking. The balance is due 25–30 days before departure, as stated in your quotation. Payments are accepted by bank transfer (NEFT / RTGS / IMPS) or cheque; cash deposits are not accepted. Bank details are shared when you confirm.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations must be sent by email. Charges depend on how close to departure you cancel and on the hotels, airlines and suppliers in your booking; the exact slab is written in your quotation. Peak dates (15 December – 15 January) are usually non-refundable within 30 days of departure. Changes to a confirmed booking are treated as a cancellation and rebooking. Refunds take at least 15 days to process, and unused services are not refundable.
Booking terms
- Hotel check-in is generally at 14:00 and check-out at 11:00. Early check-in or late check-out depends on the hotel.
- Hotels and room types are subject to availability at the time of booking. If a hotel is not available, we offer a similar property and tell you about any change in cost.
- Room views, floors, bed type and interconnecting rooms are at the hotel’s discretion.
- For safety, we do not plan night driving in hill areas. Vehicle A/C is switched off on hill roads.
- Peak-season surcharges and Christmas / New Year gala dinners are charged extra where applicable.
- Any complaint should be reported to us during the trip, or in writing within 15 days of the tour ending.
- Disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of Pune courts only.
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