A rocky stream running through pine forest, Kashmir

Kashmir · 7 nights, 8 days

Vaishno Devi and the Kashmir Valley

from ₹36,499 per person, twin sharing, flights extra

Jammu to Katra to Pahalgam to Srinagar

About this trip

Start with the walk to Mata Vaishno Devi from Katra. Then head north for two nights in Pahalgam and three in Srinagar, with days out to Gulmarg and Sonamarg.

One of our Kashmir tour packages from Kerala. Flights quoted from your city.

Length
7 nights, 8 days
Route
Jammu to Katra to Pahalgam to Srinagar

Kashmir at a glance

  • Best Apr–Oct Valleys and gardens
  • Photo ID For flights and hotels
  • Spiritual
  • Hills

Highlights

  • Walk up to the Vaishno Devi shrine
  • Two nights beside the Lidder River
  • Houseboat nights on Dal Lake
  • Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh
  • Gulmarg Gondola, first stage
  • Day trip to Sonamarg

Route

  1. Jammu
  2. Katra
  3. Pahalgam
  4. Srinagar
  • Hotel
  • Breakfast & dinner
  • Transfers
  • Sightseeing
  • Houseboat

Day by day

  1. Day 1:Jammu to Katra

    We pick you up at Jammu airport and drive you to your Katra hotel, leaving the evening free.

    • Pickup at Jammu airport
    • Jammu → Katra
    • Hotel check-in
    • Free evening in Katra

    Meals:Dinner

  2. Day 2:Vaishno Devi Trek and Darshan

    An early breakfast, then you walk up to the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi for darshan, coming back down to Katra after dark.

    • Early breakfast
    • Walk up to the Vaishno Devi shrine
    • Darshan at the shrine
    • Ponies available (own cost)
    • Back in Katra at night

    Meals:Breakfast & Dinner

  3. Day 3:Katra to Pahalgam

    A long road day north into Kashmir, ending with a stroll beside the Lidder River in Pahalgam.

    • Katra → Pahalgam
    • Hotel check-in
    • Riverside walk along the Lidder

    Meals:Breakfast & Dinner

  4. Day 4:Pahalgam Valleys

    A local cab loops through Betaab Valley, Aru village and Chandanwari, with horse rides on offer if you fancy one.

    • Chandanwari
    • Aru village
    • Betaab Valley
    • Valley tour in a local union cab
    • Optional (extra cost): horse rides

    Meals:Breakfast & Dinner

  5. Day 5:Pahalgam to Srinagar Houseboat

    Drive to Srinagar for two Mughal gardens and a shikara ride at dusk, then settle on your houseboat.

    • Pahalgam → Srinagar
    • Nishat Bagh
    • Shalimar Bagh
    • Shikara on Dal Lake at dusk
    • Night on your houseboat

    Meals:Breakfast & Dinner

  6. Day 6:Day Trip to Gulmarg

    Spend the day in Gulmarg with the cable car ride to its first stage, returning to the houseboat in the evening.

    • Srinagar → Gulmarg
    • Gulmarg Gondola, first stage
    • Back to your houseboat

    Meals:Breakfast & Dinner

  7. Day 7:Day Trip to Sonamarg

    A full day out to Sonamarg, where you can take a pony up to Thajiwas glacier, before returning to Srinagar.

    • Srinagar → Sonamarg
    • Pony up to Thajiwas glacier, if you like (own cost)
    • Back to Srinagar for the night

    Meals:Breakfast & Dinner

  8. Day 8:Srinagar Departure

    Breakfast, then we drop you at Srinagar airport for your flight home.

    • Breakfast
    • Drop at Srinagar airport

    Meals:Breakfast

What the price covers

Included

  • 7 nights, twin sharing: 2 in Katra, 2 in Pahalgam, 3 in Srinagar (2 on a houseboat), subject to availability
  • Breakfast and dinner daily at the hotel (Day 1: dinner only)
  • Airport transfers in an AC vehicle
  • AC vehicle for the main sightseeing in the plan
  • Half-day tour of Srinagar and its Mughal Gardens, with garden entry tickets
  • One hour on Dal Lake by shikara
  • Gulmarg Gondola ticket for the first stage
  • Aru, Betaab and Chandanwari by non-AC local cab, as union rules require
  • One family photo in traditional Kashmiri dress
  • Hotel and transport taxes (GST extra)

Not included

  • 5% GST on the tour cost
  • Flights, trains or buses to Jammu, and travel from your home city
  • Entry fees at sights, other than those listed above
  • Ponies at Vaishno Devi, horse rides in Pahalgam and pony rides in Sonamarg
  • Snow jeep between Tangmarg and Gulmarg
  • Travel insurance
  • Room upgrades and any extra nights before or after the trip
  • Festive and peak-season surcharges (Diwali, Christmas, New Year)
  • Rises in fuel prices or new government taxes
  • Costs from emergencies, bad weather or events beyond our control
  • Personal spending of any kind
  • Anything not named under inclusions

We can add

From our travellers

  • Rated 5 out of 5

    Thanks to you and the Ethan Holiday team for organizing a fantastic Kashmir trip and making it so memorable! Our guide’s knowledge and friendliness made our experience great. The houseboat stay and the hotel in Gulmarg were both wonderful, with the food arrangements at the Gulmarg hotel being especially commendable. Everything was well coordinated, making the journey smooth. […] Thank you once again, and we look forward to more journeys with you in the future!

    Anil R V

    Kashmir trip · Google review

  • Rated 5 out of 5

    We recently traveled to Thailand with Ethan Holidays and had the most amazing experience! Every detail was taken care of, from airport pickups to hotel check-ins, island tours, transfers, and even local recommendations. They customized the itinerary based on our needs, and everything ran like clockwork. What really stood out was their attention to detail and how quickly they handled last-minute changes.

    Manisha Mohan

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  • Rated 5 out of 5

    Trusted travel partner. Everything was handled with such ease that the entire journey felt seamless from start to finish. What impressed us most was the prompt communication, the smooth, hassle-free arrangements, and the continued support at every step. Ethan Holidays truly delivers a premium experience in the simplest, most effortless way.

    Gireesh Nambiar

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What does the price cover?

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What ID do I need?

A government photo ID for flights and hotels.

When is the best time to go?

April to October for the valleys and gardens, with the tulips from late March to mid-April. December to February for snow at Gulmarg.

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