Kashmir Mata Vaishno Devi Tour Package
The shrine is at an altitude of 5200 feet and a distance of approximately 14 kilometers (8.4 miles) from Katra. Approximately 8 million pilgrims (yatris) visit the temple every year and it is the second most visited religious shrine in India, after Tirumala Venkateswara Temple. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board maintains the shrine. A rail link from Udhampur to Katra is being built to facilitate pilgrimage. The nearest airport is Jammu Airport which has very high flight frequency. All leading domestic airlines have their services to Jammu Airport.
Highlights Mata Vaishno Devi Kashmir Tour Package
Destinations: Jammu - Katra - Mata Vaishno Darshan - Gulmarg - Mughal Gardens - Sonamarg - Pahalgam - Srinagar.
Duration: 07 Nights / 08 Days Package.
DAY 1: ARRIVAL AT JAMMU - DARSHAN MATA VAISHNO DEVI: - On Arrival at Jammu Airport / Railways Station meets assistance & transfer to Hotel at Katra, Overnight in the Hotel.
DAY 2: KATRA - MATA VAISHNO DARSHAN: - This early morning start 13 km trek by foot or alternatively take a morning 10 minutes flight by helicopter to reach Vaishno Devi Temple, have Darshan of Mata Vaishno Devi. After having Prasad proceed to Bhairo Baba Temple by horse and reach the helipad by horse to fly down to Katra. You can also walk down by foot to reach Katra. It is approachable on foot along 10 Km path from Shrine, after returning Katra relax in the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 3: KATRA - SRINAGAR: - Early breakfast and start your journey by surface for Srinagar. On arrival, Check-In at Deluxe houseboat, we arrive at the houseboat and check in. Later we will go on a 02 hrs. Shikara ride in the lake. This boat ride glides you past some wonderful vegetable gardens and aquatic life. Dinner and Overnight in Houseboat.
DAY 4: SRINAGAR - PAHALGAM - SRINAGAR: - (95.2 km. / 2:47 mints) Today trip will be to a picturesque valley around 97 kilometers South of Kashmir. Known as Pahalgam (which means The Shepherds Village), the valley is renowned the world over for its exotic forests, pretty water streams and imposing snow peaks. In Pahalgam you can visit Betaab Valley and Chandanwari as well as take a horse riding trip to Baisaran meadows. After sightseeing around the mountain valley for most of the day, we will drive back to Srinagar and transfer to the Houseboat for our overnight stay.
DAY 5: SRINAGAR LOCAL SIGHTSEEING: - Today we will do some full day of local sightseeing that includes a visit to the famous Mughal gardens of Nishat and Shalimar. Built in between a period of 14 years the two gardens are a heritage left behind by the erstwhile Mughals, whose taste for laying exquisite gardens was fascinating. With a backdrop of the sprawling Zabarwan Mountains, the gardens boast of green turfs, blooming flowers and cascading water fountains. We will explore the gardens and later drive back to the Houseboat for a Dinner and Overnight stay.
DAY 6: SRINAGAR - GULMARG - SRINAGAR: - (54.9 km. / 2:20 mints) after breakfast in the morning, we will begin our country side day trip towards Gulmarg. The drive past colorful villages and rice fields, gives you an insight of the rich cultural past of Kashmir. We arrive at a small picturesque market town of Tangmarg and drive ahead on a scenic drive of 14 kilometers to Gulmarg. We arrive in Gulmarg early in the afternoon and begin a short tour around the meadow familiarizing ourselves with the beauty. In Gulmarg we will board the Gondola cable car system, and ascend towards the Afarwatt Mountain range. The 08 minutes of rope-way will take you past colorful shepherd huntsmen to the lower ridge of the Afarwatt peak. From here you can click lots of photos of the nearby mountain ranges that stand tall like sentinels guarding the rich natural beauty of Kashmir valley. We descend back to Gulmarg base after an hour or so and later do some horse-riding to the strawberry valley. In the evening we will drive back to Srinagar where we can take a walk along the banks of the Dal Lake or simply rest in the cozy rooms of our houseboat. Dinner and Overnight in Houseboat.
DAY 7: SRINAGAR - SONAMARG - SRINAGAR: - (79.2 km. / 2:30 mints) after breakfast we will drive to the majestic mountain resort of Sonamarg. The route towards Sonamarg takes us on a picturesque country side drive where we will come across rolling hills, green forests, clear water streams and blooming rice fields. We will zoom past the town of Kangan which handles all the local needs of this region. From Kangan, we will drive towards Mammar, famous for its trout farm and stopover for a warm cup of tea before we head towards Sonamarg. We will once again alight from our vehicles at the tourist spot of Gagangir. The spot is built in the middle of the river Sindh and looks like an island with snow glaciers covering one or the other spot. In Sonamarg we will take a 3 hour walk or horseback trip to the Thajwas glacier. After our return we will visit the small town market for some snacks or just pay a visit observing the local people going with their daily routine. We will drive back to Srinagar in the evening and transfer to the Houseboat for our overnight stay.
DAY 8: DEPARTURE TRANSFER TO AIRPORT: - After a late morning breakfast, we will drive to the airport for your flight home. At the airport the driver will assist you with the luggage and will later drop you at the terminal.
PACKAGE COST: -
STANDARD - (Price On request)
DELUXE - (Price On request)
Cost Includes
Cost Excludes
Tour Ends But Sweet Memories Remains Always.
Please don't hesitate to contact us for any kind of travel inquiries for Kashmir and beyond its borders.
Let us to wish you a pleasant time, and hope to see you in Kashmir soon!
From all of us invite you to join hands for Love and Peace.
A waiting for your positive reply.
Duration: 07 Nights / 08 Days Package.
DAY 1: ARRIVAL AT JAMMU - DARSHAN MATA VAISHNO DEVI: - On Arrival at Jammu Airport / Railways Station meets assistance & transfer to Hotel at Katra, Overnight in the Hotel.
DAY 2: KATRA - MATA VAISHNO DARSHAN: - This early morning start 13 km trek by foot or alternatively take a morning 10 minutes flight by helicopter to reach Vaishno Devi Temple, have Darshan of Mata Vaishno Devi. After having Prasad proceed to Bhairo Baba Temple by horse and reach the helipad by horse to fly down to Katra. You can also walk down by foot to reach Katra. It is approachable on foot along 10 Km path from Shrine, after returning Katra relax in the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 3: KATRA - SRINAGAR: - Early breakfast and start your journey by surface for Srinagar. On arrival, Check-In at Deluxe houseboat, we arrive at the houseboat and check in. Later we will go on a 02 hrs. Shikara ride in the lake. This boat ride glides you past some wonderful vegetable gardens and aquatic life. Dinner and Overnight in Houseboat.
DAY 4: SRINAGAR - PAHALGAM - SRINAGAR: - (95.2 km. / 2:47 mints) Today trip will be to a picturesque valley around 97 kilometers South of Kashmir. Known as Pahalgam (which means The Shepherds Village), the valley is renowned the world over for its exotic forests, pretty water streams and imposing snow peaks. In Pahalgam you can visit Betaab Valley and Chandanwari as well as take a horse riding trip to Baisaran meadows. After sightseeing around the mountain valley for most of the day, we will drive back to Srinagar and transfer to the Houseboat for our overnight stay.
DAY 5: SRINAGAR LOCAL SIGHTSEEING: - Today we will do some full day of local sightseeing that includes a visit to the famous Mughal gardens of Nishat and Shalimar. Built in between a period of 14 years the two gardens are a heritage left behind by the erstwhile Mughals, whose taste for laying exquisite gardens was fascinating. With a backdrop of the sprawling Zabarwan Mountains, the gardens boast of green turfs, blooming flowers and cascading water fountains. We will explore the gardens and later drive back to the Houseboat for a Dinner and Overnight stay.
DAY 6: SRINAGAR - GULMARG - SRINAGAR: - (54.9 km. / 2:20 mints) after breakfast in the morning, we will begin our country side day trip towards Gulmarg. The drive past colorful villages and rice fields, gives you an insight of the rich cultural past of Kashmir. We arrive at a small picturesque market town of Tangmarg and drive ahead on a scenic drive of 14 kilometers to Gulmarg. We arrive in Gulmarg early in the afternoon and begin a short tour around the meadow familiarizing ourselves with the beauty. In Gulmarg we will board the Gondola cable car system, and ascend towards the Afarwatt Mountain range. The 08 minutes of rope-way will take you past colorful shepherd huntsmen to the lower ridge of the Afarwatt peak. From here you can click lots of photos of the nearby mountain ranges that stand tall like sentinels guarding the rich natural beauty of Kashmir valley. We descend back to Gulmarg base after an hour or so and later do some horse-riding to the strawberry valley. In the evening we will drive back to Srinagar where we can take a walk along the banks of the Dal Lake or simply rest in the cozy rooms of our houseboat. Dinner and Overnight in Houseboat.
DAY 7: SRINAGAR - SONAMARG - SRINAGAR: - (79.2 km. / 2:30 mints) after breakfast we will drive to the majestic mountain resort of Sonamarg. The route towards Sonamarg takes us on a picturesque country side drive where we will come across rolling hills, green forests, clear water streams and blooming rice fields. We will zoom past the town of Kangan which handles all the local needs of this region. From Kangan, we will drive towards Mammar, famous for its trout farm and stopover for a warm cup of tea before we head towards Sonamarg. We will once again alight from our vehicles at the tourist spot of Gagangir. The spot is built in the middle of the river Sindh and looks like an island with snow glaciers covering one or the other spot. In Sonamarg we will take a 3 hour walk or horseback trip to the Thajwas glacier. After our return we will visit the small town market for some snacks or just pay a visit observing the local people going with their daily routine. We will drive back to Srinagar in the evening and transfer to the Houseboat for our overnight stay.
DAY 8: DEPARTURE TRANSFER TO AIRPORT: - After a late morning breakfast, we will drive to the airport for your flight home. At the airport the driver will assist you with the luggage and will later drop you at the terminal.
PACKAGE COST: -
STANDARD - (Price On request)
DELUXE - (Price On request)
Cost Includes
- 05 Night's accommodation at Srinagar in House boat.
- 02 Night's accommodation at Katra in Hotel.
- Meal Plan MAP (Room with Breakfast and Dinner).
- Shikara trip on Dal Lake in Shikara.
- Shikara to and Fro.
- Free Wi-Fi in Houseboat.
- Shikara trip on Dal Lake in Shikara.
- Electric Blankets for beds During Winter in Houseboat Only.
- All transfers and sightseeing by Exclusive Innova /Xylo/ Tavera/ Indica Vista car as per Itinerary.
Cost Excludes
- Airfare.
- Medical Insurance.
- Any other expenses of personal nature.
- Entry at Mughal Gardens.
- Horse ride at Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg.
- Gondola ride (cable car) at Gulmarg.
- Mineral Water/Soft Drinks/Hard drinks, Laundry, and Tips etc.
Tour Ends But Sweet Memories Remains Always.
Please don't hesitate to contact us for any kind of travel inquiries for Kashmir and beyond its borders.
Let us to wish you a pleasant time, and hope to see you in Kashmir soon!
From all of us invite you to join hands for Love and Peace.
A waiting for your positive reply.
