Varanasi, Ayodhya
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8 Days / 7 Nights | Mata Vaishno Devi Darshan & the Kashmir Valley
Begin with darshan of Mata Vaishno Devi at her cave shrine above Katra, then travel into the Kashmir valley for a houseboat night on Dal Lake, the Mughal gardens of Srinagar, the Thajiwas Glacier in Sonamarg, the Gulmarg Gondola and the rivers and meadows of Pahalgam.
Overnight stay in Katra
Pick-up from Jammu airport or railway station (or Katra station) and drive to Katra (about 1.5 hours). Collect your yatra registration card and rest.
Overnight stay in Katra
Early start for the 12 km trek from Banganga to the Bhawan (ponies, palkis, battery cars on part of the route or a helicopter to Sanjichhat are available). Darshan of the holy Pindies and Bhairon Baba, then return to Katra.
Overnight stay on a houseboat
Scenic drive (about 7 - 8 hours) through the Banihal tunnel into the Kashmir valley. Evening shikara ride on Dal Lake.
Overnight stay in Srinagar
Visit the Mughal gardens of Nishat, Shalimar and Chashme Shahi, Pari Mahal with its views over Dal Lake, and the Hazratbal shrine on the lake shore.
Overnight stay in Srinagar
Drive along the Sindh river to Sonamarg, the Meadow of Gold. Take a pony ride to the Thajiwas Glacier (paid locally), then return to Srinagar.
Overnight stay in Gulmarg
Drive to Gulmarg (about 2 hours) and ride the Gulmarg Gondola to Kongdori and, weather permitting, towards Apharwat peak. Walk in the meadow and visit St Mary's Church.
Overnight stay in Pahalgam
Drive to Pahalgam via the saffron fields of Pampore and the temple ruins of Avantipura. Evening by the Lidder river.
Tour Ends
After breakfast, drive to Srinagar airport (about 2.5 hours) for your onward journey.
March to June and September to November. Vaishno Devi is open all year; Navratri is very busy, and the Sonamarg road can close in winter.
Indian citizens only need a valid government photo ID - keep it handy, as it is checked at hotels and some checkpoints. Foreign nationals need a valid passport and Indian visa. Prepaid mobile SIMs from other states do not work in Jammu & Kashmir; postpaid connections do.
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It is 12 km each way on a paved, well-lit path from Banganga to the Bhawan. Ponies, palkis, battery cars and a helicopter to Sanjichhat make it easier for senior citizens. Registration is compulsory - we help you with it.
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