The Grand Himalayan Pilgrimage and Holiday
Why choose between divine pilgrimage and breathtaking scenic leisure when you can experience both? Combining Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra with the breathtaking valleys of Kashmir (Srinagar, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam) is the holiday of a lifetime for families and honeymooners.
The Classic 7 Nights / 8 Days Route Sequence
- Day 1: Jammu to Katra: Pick-up and hotel check-in at Katra.
- Day 2: Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra: Complete holy trek or helicopter flight and return to Katra.
- Day 3: Katra to Srinagar via Banihal Tunnel (265 km / 6-7 hrs): Scenic mountain drive over the Pir Panjal range into the Kashmir Valley. Evening Dal Lake Shikara ride and luxury houseboat check-in.
- Day 4: Srinagar Mughal Gardens & Old City: Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, and Shankaracharya Temple.
- Day 5: Gulmarg Day Excursion: World's second-highest cable car (Gulmarg Gondola to Phase 1 & 2 at 13,780 ft) and snow sports.
- Day 6: Pahalgam (Valley of Shepherds): Betaab Valley, Aru Valley, and Chandanwari along the Lidder River.
- Day 7: Pahalgam to Srinagar: Shopping for authentic Kashmiri saffron, walnuts, and pashmina shawls.
- Day 8: Departure from Srinagar Airport (SXR).