Domestic
KASHMIR & KATRA | 8N–9D | SRINAGAR ✦ GULMARG ✦ PAHALGAM ✦ PATNITOP ✦ VAISHNO DEVI Heavenly Valleys & Holy Trails
Prepared for travellers to Kashmir
- Destination
- Kashmir
- Duration
- 8N-9D
- Itinerary
- 9 days
Arrival at Srinagar Airport, where you will be greeted and transferred to your houseboat on Dal Lake or Nigeen Lake. Check in and relax while enjoying the peaceful lake surroundings. In the evening, you may opt for a Shikara ride on Dal Lake at your own cost. Dinner and overnight stay will be on the houseboat.
Activities
i. Arrival and transfer to houseboat
ii. Optional Shikara ride on Dal Lake
After breakfast, visit Shankaracharya Temple for panoramic city views. Continue to the Mughal Gardens—Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, and Chashme Shahi. Pay respects at Hazratbal Shrine by the lake, then explore Lal Chowk for shopping, including dry fruits, shawls, and handicrafts. Dinner and overnight stay in Srinagar.
Activities
i. Shankaracharya Temple
ii. Nishat Bagh
iii. Shalimar Bagh
iv. Chashme Shahi
v. Hazratbal Shrine
vi. Lal Chowk shopping
After breakfast (8:00 AM), depart for Gulmarg (50 km / 2 hrs). On arrival, head straight to enjoy the world-famous Gondola Cable Car Ride – one of the highest in the world. Spend your day exploring Gulmarg’s lush meadows and snow-capped vistas. Check into the hotel by evening and enjoy leisure time. Overnight stay in Gulmarg.
Activities
i. Gondola Cable Car Ride (own cost)
• Phase 1 – ₹740 per person
• Phase 2 – ₹950 per person
• Book online: https://eticket.webfront.in/jkcc/
ii. Optional pony ride to Phase 1 (own cost)
iii. Optional visit to Buthapathri by union vehicle
iv. Stroll across Gulmarg’s lush meadows with breathtaking Himalayan views
Enjoy breakfast at the houseboat at 8 AM before departing for Sonmarg. The drive takes you along the scenic Sindh River. At Sonmarg, you can opt for a union vehicle to reach Zero Point (at own cost) or take a horse ride to Thajiwas Glacier. Overnight stay in Sonmarg.
Activities
i. Scenic drive along the Sindh River
ii. Optional Zero Point visit by union vehicle
iii. Optional Thajiwas Glacier horse ride
Breakfast at 8 AM, then depart for Pahalgam. En route, visit Saffron Fields, a Bat Factory, and the Dry Fruit Market. On arrival, check in to your hotel. Spend the evening enjoying leisure time by the Lidder River. Overnight stay in Pahalgam.
Activities
i. Saffron Fields
ii. Bat Factory
iii. Dry Fruit Market
iv. Leisure time by Lidder River
After breakfast, explore Betaab Valley, Aru Valley, and Chandanwari (included in package for minimum 4 pax). In the afternoon, enjoy leisure time or take a nature walk. Overnight stay in Pahalgam.
Activities
i. Betaab Valley
ii. Aru Valley
iii. Chandanwari
iv. Leisure/nature walk
Enjoy breakfast, then check out and proceed to Katra via Patnitop. En route, visit Nathatop and Nag Temple for scenic and spiritual experiences. Continue your drive to Katra, check in to your hotel, and rest for the night.
Activities
i. Nathatop
ii. Nag Temple
Start early with breakfast before beginning the Vaishno Devi trek. You may choose to take a pony, e-rickshaw, or helicopter (subject to availability). Visit the sacred Vaishno Devi Shrine and return to Katra by evening for an overnight stay.
Activities
i. Vaishno Devi trek
ii. Shrine visit
Breakfast at 8 AM, check out from the hotel, and proceed to Katra or Jammu Railway Station/Airport for your onward journey.
Activities
i. Hotel check-out and departure transfer
Inclusions
Accommodation in standard rooms
For pool/beach facing / pvt pool villa/ suites rooms additional charges applicable
Meal As Per Plan
All Transfers & Sightseeing By Private Vehicle
All Toll, Tax, Parking, Driver's Allowance
Exclusions
Air Fare / Train Fare
Heater Charges If Applicable
Coolie / Porter Charges
Camera Charges
Donations At Temples
Extended Stay Or Travelling Due To Any Reason
Any Meals Other Than Those Specified In Tour Cost Includes
Expenses Of Personal Nature Such As Tips, Telephone Calls, Laundry, Liquor Etc
Any Other Item Not Specified In 'Tour Cost Includes'
Important Notes
In the Hills, AC Vehicles Will Not Work, So Kindly Do Not Expect An AC Vehicle In The Hills.
Rooms are subject to availability at the time of booking.
Changes may occur in the itinerary due to local conditions, weather, traffic, or operational issues. No compensation will be provided.
In case of unavailability in listed hotels, equivalent alternatives will be arranged.
No refunds for unused nights or early check-outs.
Natural calamities, political unrest, strikes, or other force majeure may affect services. No refunds unless supported by vendors.
Travel may be withheld or canceled due to delayed payments or incomplete documentation.
Sightseeing/transfers may be affected by union/local restrictions; extra charges may apply.
Consult your doctor before travel. We’re not liable for health issues during the trip.
Weather or road conditions in hilly/remote areas may lead to route changes or cancellations without refunds.
Local authorities may impose travel restrictions or diversions; we are not liable for delays or losses due to these.
Cancellation Policy
30 days or more before arrival: 30% of total package cost will be charged.
15 to 29 days before arrival: 50% of total package cost will be charged.
Less than 15 days before arrival or no-show: No refund applicable.
Refunds, if any, will be processed within 10–15 working days from cancellation request.
Payment Policy
50% of the total package cost is required at the time of booking confirmation.
Balance 50% must be paid 15 days before arrival.
100% advance required for Air/Rail tickets at the time of booking.
Payments can be made via bank transfer, UPI, or mutually agreed methods.
All payments must be made in INR unless agreed otherwise.
Delay in payment may result in booking cancellations and forfeiture of the advance amount.
GST @5% is applicable on total package cost as per government norms.
If international travel package exceeds ₹7 lakhs/year, TCS @5% applies and is claimable in ITR.
Any tax rate changes by the Government will apply even after booking.
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