8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS Kashmir & Vaishno Devi Tour
DAY 1
Bangalore – Amritsar/Jammu – Katra
- Early morning flight from Bangalore to Amritsar or Jammu.
- On arrival, transfer to Katra, the base town for Vaishno Devi Yatra.
- Check-in at the hotel and relax.
- Overnight stay at Katra.
DAY 2
Vaishno Devi Darshan
- Early morning (around 3:00 AM) start trek to Vaishno Devi Temple.
- Optional: Helicopter or Doli ride available at extra cost.
- After darshan, return to Katra by afternoon.
- Have lunch and rest at the hotel.
- Overnight stay at Katra.
DAY 3
Katra – Pahalgam
- After breakfast, check out and depart for Pahalgam (approx. 5–6 hrs drive).
- Check-in at hotel and relax.
- Post rest, enjoy local sightseeing:
- Aru Valley
- Betaab Valley
- Chandan Valley (sightseeing by local taxi – extra cost)
- Return to hotel.
- Dinner and overnight stay at Pahalgam.
DAY 4
Pahalgam – Srinagar
- After breakfast, continue local sightseeing in Pahalgam:
- Optional horse riding at Baisaran Valley.
- Optional white water rafting in Aru Valley (subject to weather).
- Post sightseeing, proceed to Srinagar.
- Arrive, check-in and relax.
- Dinner and overnight stay at Srinagar.
DAY 5
Srinagar – Gulmarg – Srinagar
- After breakfast, full-day excursion to Gulmarg (Snowy Paradise).
- Explore activities like:
- Golf, Wildlife Safari, Horse Riding
- Optional Gondola Cable Car ride to Apharwat Peak via Kongdori.
- Return to Srinagar in the evening.
- Dinner and overnight stay at Srinagar.
DAY 6
Srinagar – Sonamarg
- After breakfast, travel to Sonamarg, the "Meadow of Gold".
- Enjoy:
- Horse ride to Thajiwas Glacier (optional).
- Water activities or Ganderbal temple tour (optional).
- Dinner and overnight stay at Sonamarg.
DAY 7
Sonamarg – Srinagar Local Sightseeing
- After breakfast, return to Srinagar.
- Explore local attractions
- Relax and enjoy evening leisure time.
- Dinner and overnight stay in Srinagar.
DAY 8
Day 8: Srinagar – Departure to Bangalore
- After breakfast, enjoy a Shikara ride on Dal Lake and visit Nehru Park.
- Transfer to Srinagar Airport for flight to Bangalore.
- Tour ends with divine blessings and beautiful memories.