Jammu Kashmir holiday package: Trip Overview
This Jammu Kashmir holiday package is designed for families travelling with elders. Instead of the long climb, you fly by helicopter from Katra towards the Bhawan and complete darshan in a few hours.
The next morning the train carries you to Srinagar, and the rest of the week is Gulmarg, Pahalgam and a houseboat night on Dal Lake, all at an easy pace.
It's a good fit for family travellers and includes comfortable stays, daily breakfast and dinner, and a private cab with an experienced local driver throughout. Want to know more about where you're going? Read our Srinagar travel guide, Gulmarg travel guide, Pahalgam travel guide.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Katra and Vaishno Devi Darshan by Helicopter
- Pickup from Jammu or Katra and check in to your hotel.
- Fly from the Katra helipad to Sanjichhat (tickets booked in advance on the Shrine Board portal, own cost), then about 2.5 km on foot or by pony to the Bhawan.
- Return the same way. Dinner and overnight in Katra.
Day 02: Katra to Srinagar by Train over the Chenab Bridge
- Board the morning train from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra station; the journey takes about 3 hours.
- Cross the Chenab Rail Bridge, the world's highest railway arch bridge, and the Anji Khad bridge.
- Pickup at Srinagar station. Evening at leisure by Dal Lake; dinner and overnight in Srinagar.
Day 03: Srinagar to Gulmarg Day Trip
- After breakfast, it's about a 2-hour drive from Srinagar to Gulmarg, the 'meadow of flowers'.
- Ride the Gulmarg Gondola (own cost) and enjoy snow in winter or golf and meadow walks in summer.
- Drive back from Gulmarg to Srinagar in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Day 04: Srinagar to Pahalgam Day Trip
- Drive past the saffron fields of Pampore and the apple orchards of the Lidder valley.
- Walk along the Lidder River and visit the riverside viewpoints of Pahalgam.
- Return to Srinagar for dinner and overnight.
Day 05: Shikara Ride and Houseboat Stay
- Check in to a deluxe houseboat on Dal Lake.
- Enjoy a complimentary 1-hour Shikara ride past floating gardens and markets.
- Dinner and overnight on the houseboat.
Day 06: Srinagar Airport or Railway Station Departure
- After breakfast, check out from your hotel or houseboat by 11 AM.
- Transfer to Srinagar airport or railway station with wonderful memories.
What's Included in This 5 Nights 6 Days Package
- Accommodation: Deluxe Hotel
- 1 Night of Accommodation in Katra
- 3 Nights of Accommodation in Srinagar
- 1 Night of Accommodation in a Deluxe Houseboat
Transportation and Meals
| Day | Meals (Veg / Non-Veg) | Transportation |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Dinner | Arrival in Katra and Vaishno Devi Darshan by Helicopter |
| Day 2 | Breakfast and Dinner | Katra to Srinagar by Train over the Chenab Bridge |
| Day 3 | Breakfast and Dinner | Srinagar to Gulmarg Day Trip |
| Day 4 | Breakfast and Dinner | Srinagar to Pahalgam Day Trip |
| Day 5 | Breakfast and Dinner | Shikara Ride and Houseboat Stay |
| Day 6 | Breakfast | Srinagar Airport or Railway Station Departure |
Please Note
- Room heater is chargeable
- AC does not work in the hills
- Adventure activities are chargeable
- Check-in time 12:00 PM
- Check-out time 11:00 AM
- Lunch is not included
- Local union taxis are not included
- Pony rides are not included
- Snow-chain vehicles are chargeable
- Gondola ride is not included
Amenities
- 24×7 hot water (geyser)
- Mountain-view rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- No extra parking fee
- No toll charges
- Breakfast & dinner included
Complimentary
- 1-hour Shikara ride on Dal Lake
How to Book This Kashmir Tour Package
Send us your dates and group size with the form on this page or on WhatsApp. We'll check hotel availability and send your final Kashmir tour itinerary with prices, usually within a few hours. A small advance confirms your trip to Kashmir package, and the balance is paid before or on arrival, as written in your confirmation.
We're a local, independent travel agency in Kashmir, and this is one of 42 Kashmir tour packages our own team plans and runs. Unlike a booking portal or a distant Kashmir tours and travels desk, we're on the ground if plans need to change.
Like all our Jammu and Kashmir tour packages, this Jammu Kashmir package can start from Jammu airport, Jammu Tawi railway station or Katra, and end in Srinagar or back in Jammu. Comparing Kashmir holiday packages? Look at what's included as well as the price: hotel names, meals, the vehicle and what's charged extra. See every option on our Kashmir tour packages page.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Accommodation as listed above
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Private cab for all transfers and sightseeing
- Airport / railway station pickup and drop
- 1-hour Shikara ride on Dal Lake
- Toll, parking and driver charges
Not included
- Flights / train tickets
- Lunch
- Gondola, pony and sledge rides
- Local union taxis (Pahalgam, Sonamarg, Gulmarg)
- Room heater charges
- Entry tickets and personal expenses
- GST as applicable
Policies
The itinerary may change because of weather, road or local conditions. Please carry a government photo ID for every traveller.
Read our terms and conditions and cancellation policy before booking, and see our Kashmir trip cost guide for extra costs to budget for.
Official information: J&K Cable Car Corporation (official Gulmarg Gondola bookings)
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