A comprehensive 8-day tour combining Vaishno Devi darshan at Katra with the highlights of the Kashmir valley - Srinagar, Sonmarg, Gulmarg and Pahalgam. The route is flexible and can start either from Katra (with Vaishno Devi darshan first) or from a Jammu pickup heading straight into the valley before ending at Katra - two source itineraries describing the same hotels, inclusions and price (minimum 6 persons) were merged into this single listing.
Arrive in Katra, check in, and prepare for the Vaishno Devi trek/darshan. Overnight in Katra.
Trek or pony/palki ride to the Vaishno Devi shrine for darshan, return to Katra. Overnight in Katra.
Drive to Srinagar via the Chenani Nashri Tunnel. Overnight in Srinagar.
Mughal Gardens, Pari Mahal, Chesma Shahi, Nishat and Shalimar gardens, and an evening shikara ride on Dal Lake.
Day excursion to Sonmarg to view the Thajiwas Glacier, return to Srinagar.
Explore Gulmarg's meadows and gondola cable car. Overnight in Tangmarg.
Drive to Pahalgam, visiting Aru Valley, Betaab Valley and Baisaran Valley.
Drive back through the Kashmir valley for departure from Jammu or Katra.
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