Day 1: Jammu to Katra - Transfer
- Distance: ~50 km
- Travel Time: ~1.5 hours aprox.
- Itinerary:
- Arrive at Jammu Airport/Railway Station and proceed to Katra.
- Check-in to your reserved hotel at Katra.
- Rest and relax after your journey.
- Overnight Stay: Hotel in Katra.
Day 2: Katra - Mata Vaishno Devi Darshan
- Itinerary:
- After breakfast at the hotel, prepare for Mata Vaishno Devi Darshan.
- Trek or use a pony/heli service (as per your preference) to reach the holy shrine.
- After the Darshan, return to the hotel.
- Overnight Stay: Hotel in Katra.
Day 3: Katra to Pahalgam - Transfer
- Distance: ~250 km
- Travel Time: 7–8 hours
- Itinerary:
- After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Pahalgam (7,200 ft asl), known as the "Village of Shepherds".
- En route, visit:
- The world-famous Saffron Fields.
- Awantipura Ruins (9th century).
- On arrival in Pahalgam, check-in to your reserved hotel and relax.
- Overnight Stay: Hotel in Pahalgam.
Day 4: Pahalgam to Srinagar – Sightseeing & Transfer
- Distance: ~95 km
- Travel Time: 2.5–3 hours
- Itinerary:
- After breakfast, explore Pahalgam:
- Enjoy a pony ride to Baisaran Valley (Mini Switzerland) (optional, at own expense).
- Visit Aru Valley, Betab Valley, and Chandanwari (by local union cab at direct payment basis).
- Later, proceed to Srinagar and check-in to your hotel.
- Overnight Stay: Hotel in Srinagar.
Day 5: Srinagar to Sonamarg – Day Excursion
- Distance: ~85 km (one way)
- Travel Time: ~2.5 hours each way
- Itinerary:
- After breakfast, leave for a full-day excursion to Sonamarg (9,000 ft asl), also called "The Golden Meadow".
- Explore:
- Thajiwas Glacier (pony ride at own expense).
- Zero Point (local union cab at direct payment basis).
- Return to Srinagar in the evening.
- Overnight Stay: Hotel in Srinagar.
Day 6: Srinagar to Gulmarg – Day Excursion
- Distance: ~58 km (one way)
- Travel Time: ~2 hours each way
- Itinerary:
- After breakfast, proceed to Gulmarg (8,700 ft asl), known as the "Meadow of Flowers".
- Explore:
- Golf Course (one of the highest in the world).
- Ski Resort (in winter).
- Gondola Ride (the world's largest cable car ride; optional at own expense).
- Return to Srinagar in the evening.
- Overnight Stay: Hotel/ in Srinagar.
Day 7: Srinagar Local Sightseeing and Departure
- Itinerary:
- After breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Srinagar:
- Visit Mughal Gardens, including Nishat Bagh (The Garden of Pleasure).
- Take a complimentary Shikara Ride on Dal Lake for 1 hour, capturing breathtaking views.
- Later, transfer to Srinagar Airport for your onward journey.