Day 1: Mumbai to Katra by train
- Start the trip from Mumbai by train to Katra.
Kashmir with Vaishnodevi
10 Nights / 11 Days by train from Mumbai: Katra and Vaishno Devi darshan, Srinagar, Gulmarg, Sonmarg, Pahalgam and Jammu
- Destination
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Duration
- 10 Nights / 11 Days
- Departure
- Dates on request
Starts and ends in Mumbai by train - Starts and ends
- Mumbai (train to Katra; return train from Jammu)
Overview
An eleven-day journey that begins with darshan at Vaishno Devi from Katra and continues into the Kashmir valley: Srinagar's gardens, temple and shrine, day trips to Gulmarg and Sonmarg, a shikara ride on Dal Lake, and a night in Pahalgam.
You travel from Mumbai to Katra and back from Jammu by sleeper-class train. Between them, 8 nights are in hotels, a Srinagar houseboat and a Jammu homestay, with transfers by tempo traveller or car.
Highlights
- Vaishno Devi darshan from Katra
- Maharani Temple and the Gulmarg meadows
- Sonmarg, the 'meadow of gold'
- Shankaracharya Temple, Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh and Hazratbal Shrine
- One-hour shikara ride on Dal Lake
- Pahalgam, with saffron fields and the Avantipur ruins on the way
- Aishmuqam Dargah on the way to Jammu
Destination photos are for illustration and do not show specific hotels or included activities.
Day-by-day itinerary
11 days. Vaishno Devi darshan from Katra, then Srinagar, Gulmarg, Sonmarg, a Dal Lake shikara ride and Pahalgam, with a houseboat stay and sleeper-class train travel from Mumbai.
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Day 2: Arrive in Katra
- Arrive at Katra station (scheduled around 5 pm) and check in at the hotel.
- Evening free to explore the market on your own.
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Day 3: Vaishno Devi darshan
- Leave for darshan around 5 am.
- Return to the hotel after darshan and rest.
- No meals are included on darshan day.
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Day 4: Katra to Srinagar
- After breakfast, drive to Srinagar and check in at the hotel.
- Evening free for local snacks and the market.
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Day 5: Day trip to Gulmarg
- Full-day trip from Srinagar to Gulmarg, known for its ski slopes and golf course.
- Visit the Maharani Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
- Optional gondola (cable car) ride to Kongdoori and Mary's Shoulder, at your own cost.
- Drive back to Srinagar for the night.
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Day 6: Day trip to Sonmarg
- Full-day excursion to Sonmarg, the 'meadow of gold' (about 90 km, 3 hours each way).
- The Sindh River here is known for trout and mahseer fishing in summer.
- Optional pony ride to a glacier, at your own cost.
- Return to Srinagar in the evening.
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Day 7: Srinagar sightseeing and shikara ride
- Shankaracharya Temple on its hilltop, with views over Srinagar and Dal Lake.
- Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh, the Mughal gardens.
- Hazratbal Shrine on the banks of Dal Lake.
- Evening shikara ride on Dal Lake, then an optional stroll at Lal Chowk.
- Overnight on the houseboat in Srinagar.
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Day 8: Srinagar to Pahalgam
- Check out after breakfast and drive to Pahalgam, the 'Valley of Shepherds' (about 2,440 m).
- On the way: saffron fields, the Avantipur ruins and Anantnag sulphur spring.
- Optional, on your own and if open: Aru Valley, Betaab Valley and Chandanwari, or a pony to Baisaran Valley from the pony stand.
- Market stroll and overnight in Pahalgam.
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Day 9: Pahalgam to Jammu
- After breakfast, drive towards Jammu, stopping at Aishmuqam Dargah (featured in the film Bajrangi Bhaijaan).
- Check in at the homestay in Jammu; dinner is a limited vegetarian tiffin.
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Day 10: Train from Jammu
- Check out after breakfast and go to Jammu station for the train (scheduled at 11:35 am).
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Day 11: Arrive in Mumbai
- Reach Mumbai (scheduled around 4:10 pm).
Accommodation and transport
Accommodation
- 8 nights in the mentioned hotels or similar: Katra, Srinagar (hotel and houseboat), Pahalgam and a homestay in Jammu
- 2 nights on the train
Transport
- Sleeper-class train: Mumbai to Katra, and Jammu to Mumbai
- Tempo traveller or car for the whole round trip in Jammu and Kashmir
- One-hour shikara ride on Dal Lake
- Tolls, driver's allowance and parking included
Meals
- 7 breakfasts and 7 dinners
- No meals on darshan day
- Dinner at the Jammu homestay is a limited vegetarian tiffin
Inclusions and exclusions
Included
- Accommodation in the mentioned hotels or similar: 8 nights
- 2 nights on the train
- 7 breakfasts and 7 dinners (no food on darshan day)
- Tempo traveller or car for the entire round trip
- Sightseeing as per the itinerary
- One shikara ride on Dal Lake (1 hour)
- All toll taxes, driver's allowance, parking charges and applicable taxes
- Sleeper-class train fare
Not included
- Aru Valley, Betaab Valley and Chandanwari charges
- Garden entry fees
- Union cabs
- Insurance
- Activities
- Pony rides
- Gondola (cable car) ride
- Helicopter (helipad) ride
- Rental clothes
- Shopping and miscellaneous expenses
Important notes and conditions
- In winter, travellers may have to hire chain jeeps from Tangmarg to Gulmarg because of snowfall. This cost is paid by travellers.
- Train timings are as given in the brochure and are confirmed with your booking.
Cancellation policy
- Cancellation 45 days or more before the trip: 50% refund.
- Within 45 days: no refund.
- No refund for mechanical trouble with the vehicle or natural events such as landslides, floods, earthquakes or heavy snowfall.
Terms
- The company is not responsible for delays or inconvenience from vehicle breakdowns or other causes beyond its control.
- Mumbai jurisdiction applies.
Frequently asked questions
How do we travel?
By sleeper-class train from Mumbai to Katra and from Jammu back to Mumbai, and by tempo traveller or car within Jammu and Kashmir.
Are meals included on darshan day?
No. The package includes 7 breakfasts and 7 dinners, with no food on darshan day.
Is the Gulmarg gondola included?
No. The gondola, pony rides, garden entry and the Aru, Betaab and Chandanwari charges are extra.
How much does it cost?
Prices are not listed on the website. Ask Janhavi on WhatsApp for the latest quotation for your dates and group.
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