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8 Days Kashmir Vaishno Devi Tour

8 Days Kashmir Vaishno Devi Tour Package with Gulmarg and Pahalgam

  • 8 days
  • Jammu Kashmir
  • From ₹36,900 per adult
  • Next departure 27 Nov 2026
Dates and price

Tour overview

Our Kashmir Vaishno Devi tour package begins with the blessings of the Mother Goddess and ends among the gardens of Srinagar. You take a morning flight from Bangalore to Jammu and drive to Katra, and the next day a hotel cab takes you to Banganga for the 13 km trek to the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi. Pithoos, ponies and palkis can be hired at your own cost, and the night is back at your hotel in Katra.

From Katra the group drives to Srinagar for a shikara ride on Dal Lake, then spends three days on excursions to Pahalgam (with the Awantipora ruins and Pampore saffron fields), Gulmarg and Sonamarg. The final full day covers Nishat Garden, Shalimar Garden, Chashme Shahi, the Shankaracharya Temple and, between 15 March and 15 April, the Tulip Garden. You travel in a 6 or 12 seater vehicle, stay in deluxe twin-sharing rooms and eat vegetarian food cooked in South Indian style by trained cooks, with a dedicated tour manager looking after the group.

It suits families who want a pilgrimage and a holiday in one trip. Call or WhatsApp our Bengaluru office on +91 973 973 1964 to choose a departure.

Places covered

  • Jammu
  • Katra
  • Vaishno Devi
  • Srinagar
  • Pahalgam
  • Gulmarg
  • Sonamarg

Highlights

  1. Begin with Mata Vaishno Devi darshan, trekking up from Banganga
  2. Drive from Katra to Srinagar and a shikara ride on Dal Lake
  3. Pahalgam via the Awantipora ruins and Pampore saffron fields
  4. Gulmarg, with an optional Gondola ride towards Apharwat
  5. Sonamarg and the horse trail to Thajiwas Glacier
  6. Nishat Garden, Shalimar Garden and Shankaracharya Temple in Srinagar

Day wise itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Fly to Jammu, drive to Katra

    Take a morning flight from Bangalore to Jammu and, on arrival, drive to Katra for the night.

  2. Day 2

    Mata Vaishno Devi darshan

    After breakfast, go by hotel cab only to Banganga to begin the trek to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, 13 km one way and 26 km both ways. Pithoos, ponies and palkis can be hired at your own expense, and you need a yatra slip from Katra to start the yatra. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Katra.

  3. Day 3

    Katra to Srinagar, shikara ride on Dal Lake

    After breakfast, drive to Srinagar. On arrival, enjoy a shikara ride on Dal Lake, often compared to Venice, with lovely views of the sights around the lake. Overnight stay in Srinagar.

  4. Day 4

    Pahalgam excursion

    After breakfast, leave for a full day in Pahalgam (6,997 ft), the Valley of Shepherds and a trekker's paradise, much loved by Indian film makers. Stop at the Awantipora ruins and the Pampore saffron fields on the way, and take in the views of Pahalgam. Overnight stay at the hotel in Srinagar.

  5. Day 5

    Gulmarg excursion

    After breakfast, head to Gulmarg (8,700 ft), the loveliest summer resort in the valley. The Gondola cable car runs to the meadows of Kongdori and on to the Apharwat range at about 14,000 ft for views of Himalayan peaks in summer, and you can ride it at your own expense. Overnight stay at the hotel in Srinagar.

  6. Day 6

    Sonamarg excursion

    After breakfast, set out on a full day trip to Sonamarg (2,690 m), the Meadow of Gold, a beautiful drive from Srinagar with several scenic stops. Sonamarg is known as the gateway to Ladakh, and a horse ride takes you to Thajiwas Glacier, where snow remains all year. Return to Srinagar in the evening for the night.

  7. Day 7

    Srinagar sightseeing

    After breakfast, visit Srinagar's famous sights: Nishat Garden (the Garden of Pleasure), Shalimar Garden (the Garden of Love), Shankaracharya Temple, Chashme Shahi and the Tulip Garden, open only from 15 March to 15 April. Overnight stay at the hotel.

  8. Day 8

    Fly back to Bangalore

    After breakfast, proceed to Srinagar airport and board your flight to Bangalore.

This is a tentative itinerary. The final day wise plan is shared once the tour is confirmed.

Inclusions

Included

  • Vehicle: 6 seater or 12 seater vehicle throughout the tour
  • Accommodation: twin-sharing rooms in deluxe hotels with attached western-style toilets
  • Food: vegetarian meals cooked hygienically in South Indian style by specially trained cooks
  • Restaurant arrangements: vegetarian food at good restaurants if the group size is small
  • A dedicated tour manager with the group throughout the trip

Not included

  • Flight charges
  • GST at 5%
  • Helicopter tickets to Vaishno Devi
  • Horse and pony rides, pithoo and doli charges, cable car, adventure activities, shikara rides and boating
  • Personal expenses such as pooja or other ceremonies

Important notes

  • Tour fares are subject to change, and the final itinerary is shared once the tour is confirmed.
  • Flight tickets are booked only after the tour programme is confirmed.
  • If the required number of seats is not filled, the same tour can run in a customised format with all services unchanged, except that meals are served at good vegetarian restaurants.
  • If a helicopter flight is cancelled due to weather, the aviation company refunds the printed ticket fare within 15 days.

Read our refund and cancellation policy

FAQs

Questions about the 8 Days Kashmir Vaishno Devi Tour

In what order are the places visited?

You start with Mata Vaishno Devi: fly to Jammu on day 1, trek from Banganga on day 2 and drive to Srinagar on day 3 for a shikara ride. Days 4 to 6 are excursions to Pahalgam, Gulmarg and Sonamarg, day 7 is Srinagar sightseeing and day 8 is your flight home from Srinagar.

What does the Kashmir Vaishno Devi tour package cost?

The tour is priced from ₹36,900 per adult (GST 5% extra). The price covers a 6 or 12 seater vehicle, deluxe twin-sharing rooms, vegetarian meals cooked in South Indian style by our cooks and a tour manager. Flights, shikara and boating, the Gulmarg Gondola, pony, pithoo, doli and horse charges and pooja expenses are extra.

Which departure dates are available?

Departures are listed for 27 November, 12 December and 27 December 2026, and 20 March and 10 April 2027, all at ₹36,900 per adult. The Srinagar Tulip Garden is open only from 15 March to 15 April, so the March and April departures fall within that window.

Is the Vaishno Devi trek manageable for senior citizens?

The trek from Banganga is 13 km each way, which is demanding, so seniors may prefer to hire a pony, pithoo or palki at their own cost. Helicopter tickets to Vaishno Devi are not included. The Kashmir days that follow are relaxed sightseeing by vehicle, with vegetarian meals cooked by our team.

How do I book this tour?

Reach our team by phone or WhatsApp on +91 973 973 1964, write to info@bhageerathitravels.in or fill in the enquiry form here. Our team will confirm seats, the advance amount and the final fare, as tour fares are subject to change. Flights are not part of the package and are booked for you once the tour is confirmed.

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