Day-wise plan
Every day runs on a private cab - the order and pace are yours to change.
1Day 1 - Trip begins at Srinagar - Arrival in Jammu/Katra | Vaishno Devi Darshan.
- Arrive at Jammu Airport / Katra Railway Station, transfer to your hotel in Katra.
- Climb the 13 km trail to the cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi at 5,200 ft.
- Ponies, palki or battery-car segments can be hired at Banganga (payable directly).
- Overnight stay in Katra.
2Day 2 - Katra to Pahalgam | The Valley of Shepherds.
- After breakfast and check-out, drive to Pahalgam through saffron fields and orchards.
- Check in and relax by the Lidder river.
- Optional evening visit to the Mamleshwar Temple or the local market.
- Overnight stay in Pahalgam.
3Day 3 - Pahalgam Sightseeing | Transfer to Srinagar.
- After breakfast, tour Aru Valley, Betaab Valley and Chandanwari by union cab.
- Drive to Srinagar and check in.
- Evening Shikara ride on Dal Lake.
- Overnight stay in Srinagar.
4Day 4 - Excursion to Sonmarg | Thajiwas Glacier.
- After breakfast, drive to Sonmarg along the Sindh river.
- Pony ride to the Thajiwas Glacier viewpoint amid alpine meadows.
- Optional rafting on the Sindh river, payable directly.
- Return to Srinagar for an overnight stay.
5Day 5 - Excursion to Gulmarg | Gondola & Meadows.
- After breakfast, drive to the Gulmarg union cab stand.
- Ride the Gondola towards Apharwat Peak and visit the Drung Waterfall.
- Gondola tickets, pony rides and the union cab are paid directly.
- Return to Srinagar for an overnight stay.
6Day 6 - Srinagar Sightseeing | Houseboat Stay.
- After breakfast, tour the Mughal Gardens, Chashme Shahi, Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh.
- Visit the Shankaracharya Temple and browse Lal Chowk.
- Check in to a houseboat on Dal Lake for a memorable night.
- Overnight stay on the houseboat.
7Day 7 - Trip ends at Srinagar - Departure from Srinagar.
- After breakfast, check out from the houseboat with a last Shikara ride to the ghat.
- Transfer to Srinagar Airport for your journey home.
- This marks the end of your trip with Travloger.
About this plan
The darshan, the valleys and a houseboat night, in one trip. Fully private · after you enquire, a planner fine-tunes stays, pace and extras around you.
Private cab & driverHandpicked staysYour dates, your pace24×7 WhatsApp desk
What's in, what's not
No fine print later - the quote you get matches this list exactly.
Included in 7D / 6N
- Pick-up from Jammu Airport/Katra Railway Station & Drop at Srinagar Airport.
- Entire travel as per the itinerary in a private cab. (Sedan/SUV)
- Accommodation for 6 Nights as per required sharing:
- 1 Night in Katra (as per category chosen).
- 1 Night in Pahalgam (as per category chosen).
- 3 Nights in Srinagar Hotel (as per category chosen).
- 1 Night in a Srinagar Houseboat on Dal Lake (as per category chosen).
- Complimentary 6 Breakfasts & 6 Dinners.
- Complimentary Shikara Ride on Dal Lake (01 Hour).
- Entire sightseeing as per mentioned itinerary only (point to point).
- Vaishno Devi Darshan assistance from Katra.
- Experienced Driver & Driver Allowances.
- All Tolls & Taxes.
- Fuel Expenses & Permits.
Not included
- To & Fro Fares of Airlines/Buses/Railways.
- Entry Fee/Any Activities/Jeep Rides.
- Gulmarg Gondola Tickets, Pony Rides & Sledge Charges.
- Local Union Cab Charges at Gulmarg, Pahalgam & Sonmarg.
- Any Meals not mentioned.
- Travel Insurance.
- Any Extra Charges due to Natural Calamities.
- Anything not mentioned under Inclusions.
Sightseeing on this plan
01Katra02Vaishno Devi Darshan03Pahalgam04Aru Valley05Betaab Valley06Srinagar07Dal Lake & Shikara Ride08Mughal Gardens09Thajiwas Glacier10Gulmarg GondolaHouseboat Stay
