Want to visit Vaishno Devi and see Kashmir in the same trip? You spend two nights in Katra, two in Pahalgam, one on a houseboat on Dal Lake and two in Srinagar, with your own car and driver from Jammu. After the yatra you see the Betaab and Aru valleys, take a shikara ride at sunset and go up to Gulmarg and Sonamarg for the day. Breakfast and dinner are included at 3-star hotels every day. The walk to the shrine is about 13 km each way, and you can take a pony or palki at your own cost. You just pack good walking shoes and a warm layer.
Good to know: Postpaid SIMs work in J&K; a local SIM from Jammu also keeps you connected.
Dinner and overnight in Katra.
Good to know: Wear soft walking shoes and carry water and a light rain jacket.
Dinner and overnight in Katra.
Good to know: Keep breakfast light and carry snacks; this is the longest drive of the trip.
Dinner and overnight in Pahalgam.
Good to know: Settle the union taxi route and fare at the stand before you get in.
Dinner and overnight in Pahalgam.
Good to know: Pack a small overnight bag; big suitcases are hard to carry on a shikara.
Dinner and overnight on the houseboat.
Good to know: Carry the photo ID you shared with us; it is checked at the Gondola station.
Dinner and overnight in Srinagar.
Good to know: Agree the pony fare and the waiting time before you start the ride.
Dinner and overnight in Srinagar.
Good to know: Pick a flight after 1 pm so the gardens fit in without a rush.
Drop at Srinagar airport.
Free cancellation up to 30 days before travel. Cancellation 15-29 days before travel: 50% of package value refundable. Cancellation within 14 days, no-show and unused services: non-refundable. Non-refundable supplier, permit, activity and payment charges may be deducted. Rescheduling is subject to availability and rate difference.
Prices are indicative per person on twin sharing and subject to travel dates, hotel and vehicle availability. Similar-category hotels may be substituted. Kashmir travel is affected by traffic, weather, road closures, security directions, local union rules and force majeure. Government photo ID is required. Services not expressly listed as included are chargeable. GST is excluded unless the final quotation states otherwise.
Children pay 50% of the adult price.
The price is on request. Send your dates, number of travellers and hotel class on WhatsApp and we send a clear quote. It covers everything under Inclusions; 5% GST is extra.
Yes. Yatra registration and the RFID card are compulsory. You get them done on Day 1 in Katra, so keep a photo ID with you.
It is about 13 km each way from Katra, so it takes a full day. If you do not want to walk, ponies, palki, battery car and helicopter are there at your own cost.
No. We book the tickets online in your name and you pay for them; your photo ID must match the ticket. Phase 2 runs only in safe weather.
The Pahalgam union taxi for Betaab and Aru is about 2,200–3,000 rupees per vehicle, and the Thajiwas pony at Sonamarg about 700–1,500 rupees per person. Gondola Phase 1 is about 700–810 rupees per person. Rates can change.
Postpaid SIMs work. Prepaid SIMs from other states do not work in J&K, but you can buy a local prepaid SIM at the airport or railway station with Aadhaar or passport.
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