10 Days Of Amritsar Katra VaishnoDevi Kashmir Tour
About the Destination:
A spiritual trek through the magical Himalayas to the heavenly temple of Mata Vaishno Devi will bring you peace and heal your soul. The temple, which is sculpted in the shape of pindies in caverns, is dedicated to Maa Kali, Maa Saraswati, and Maa Laxmi. The amazing three-destination journey brings you to the Golden Temple, Mata Vaishno Devi's pilgrimage, and Kashmir's breathtaking terrain and cultural melting pot.
Take in the serene feelings of the Golden Temple while watching the golden city come to life. Travel to Vaishno Devi, India's most renowned pilgrimage site, which is located in the Trikuta mountains. The walk begins at Katra, a 14-kilometer journey that may be completed by foot, on ponies, by palkies, or by helicopter. Kashmir is known for its snow-capped peaks, rivers, vast meadows, flower valley, pine forest, and adventurous sports. This popular travel package, which is popular with both families and groups of friends, allows you to see three different places in one trip!
Quick Facts:
Route: Amritsar - Jammu - Katra - Vaishnodevi - Katra - Pahalgam - Sonamarg - Srinagar - Gulmarg - Srinagar
Duration: 10 Days & 9 Nights
Start Point: Amritsar
End Point: Srinagar
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Tour Description
Inclusions:
➔ Railway station pick up and drop as per your train timings
➔ Comfortable and hygienic vehicle (Ac Sedan/SUV car) for sightseeing on all days as per the itinerary.
➔ Breakfast and Dinner on all the days
➔ Highly experienced Driver cum guide
➔ Accommodation (Depending on the variant selected)
Liwana Recommended:
➔ Beating Retreat Border Ceremony at Wagha Border
➔ Seek Blessings at Golden Temple
➔ Visit the Ardh Kuwari Cave, located midway on the old route to the Bhawan.
➔ Bath in the holy water of the bathing ghat.
➔ Stay In A Gorgeous Houseboat.
➔ Explore The Lush Green Mughal Gardens
➔ Enjoy Shikhara Ride On Dal Lake
➔ Visit The Famous Jamia Masjid
➔ Go Birdwatching At Manasabal Lake
➔ Marvel At The Hazratbal Mosque
➔ Seek Blessings At Shankaracharya Temple
How to Reach:
By Air: Jammu Airport is well connected to major parts Indian airports and is 50Km from Katra.
By Rail: The Katra Railway Station is the nearest railway station which is closest railhead to Vaishnodevi and has good connectivity with major cities of the country.
By Road: Jammu & Kashmir State transport buses, and private air conditioned buses operate between Jammu and katra.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival at Amritsar | Welcome to the Golden City
Description:
- Welcome to the Land of Golden City, meet and greet our representatives and get transfer to hotel.
- In afternoon visit Golden temple, Jallianwala Bagh then evening transfer to Wagha border, connecting Pakistan and India.
- Return to hotel and overnight stay at Amritsar.
Day 2 - Amritsar to Katra | Head to the Town of Holy Shrine
Description:
- Wake up in the morning after a scrumptious breakfast leave for Katra.
- Check in your hotel and freshen up for lip smacking and finger licking dinner.
- Relax and enjoy the night stay to get yourself prepared for next day trek.
- Overnight at Katra.
Day 3 - Vaishno Devi Tour | Get Blessed from Goddess and attain eternity
Description:
- Start your day with spiritual belief and straighten your back for a day full of divine blessings, after a hearty breakfast get ready to visit the Vaishno devi.
- Enchant your soul with the visuals of Mata Vaishno Devi.
- It is a 14km trek for which you can either hire ponies, palkies or helicopter from Banganga (at your own cost) or walk to reach the temple.
- Stop for lunch at the midway and proceed your journey towards Vaishnodevi.
- On reaching, shop for all the necessary items required for puja from the local market at Vaishno devi.
- After puja, aarti and darshan, trek downwards to Katra and reach by late evening.
- Satiate yourself physically with delicious dinner.
- Overnight at Katra hotel.
Day 4 - Katra to Pahalgam | Enroute to Bollywood's Destination
Description:
- Start your day with the sounds of chirping birds and after breakfast board your vehicle for a journey to Pahalgam, a place for Bollywood.
- A drive of 8 hours will land you in Pahalgam.
- Check in to your hotel and freshen up for lip smacking and finger licking dinner.
- Relax and enjoy the night stay to get yourself prepared for next day of amusement and activities.
- Overnight at Pahalgam hotel.
Day 5 - Pahalgam Sightseeing | Explore the Town Adorned with a blanket of Pine Trees and crystal clear Rivers
Description:
- Enjoy your breakfast and freshen up for a day of valley visits. You will be mesmerized by the beauty of Betaab valley, Chandanwari and Aru valley.
- You will be mesmerized by the beauty of Betaab valley, Chandanwari and Aru valley.
- If you want to ride ponies then a visit of Baisaran valley is a must.
- You will be mesmerized with the beauty of river lidder.
- Other attractions are Pahalgam club, Children's park, Zoo and Golf club.
- Retire back to your hotel for a delicacies of dinner and comfort of your bed with cherishable memories.
- Overnight stay at Pahalgam.
Day 6 - Pahalgam to Srinagar | Heaven on Earth
Description:
- Wake up to the beautiful scenic beauty of Pahalgam and after breakfast check out the hotel and head for Srinagar.
- After reaching srinagar check into your houseboat, it's a leisure day you can go for the Shikhara ride at Dal lake and shopping.
- Enjoy the sunset and try the local cuisines of Srinagar.
- Overnight at Srinagar Houseboat.
Day 7 - Srinagar Sightseeing | Get Mesmerize with Mughal Gardens
Description:
- Wake up and enjoy the scrumptious breakfast then, proceed to sightseeing tour of Srinagar.
- Visit Mughal Gardens, Nishat Bagh (The garden of pleasure), Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love), The Chasme Shahi Garden & Shankaracharya Temple, evening is free for shopping.
- Overnight stay at Srinagar Hotel.
Day 8 - Sonmarg Excusrion | Explore the Meadow of Gold
Description:
- After breakfast at the houseboat/hotel, leave for a day excursion to Sonmarg, which is the most beautiful drive from Srinagar.
- On the way, you can stop at many beautiful spots, continue drive to Sonmarg, located at 2,690 Mtrs (Meadow of Gold), one can ride on a horse to visit Thajiwas Glacier (on Pony) where snow remains round the year.
- In the evening, return to Srinagar, have your dinner and rest.
- Overnight stay at the Srinagar hotel.
Day 9 - Gulmarg Excursion | Embark on the 2nd highest Gondola Ride in the World
Description:
- Wake up in the lap of mountains and after breakfast get ready for the excursion to Gulmarg.
- A travel of 1 hour on the mountainous track will be greeted by the famous slopes of Gulmarg meadows, on the way you could take a halt at tangmarg for refreshment.
- Check in to your hotel and freshen up for a tour of Gulmarg which includes visit to Golf Club, Maharaja Palace, Strawberry valley, Nageen Valley.
- You cannot miss the ride of Gondola in Gulmarg, which is one of the highest cable rope car in the world and will include a halt at Kongdoori and Afarwat, the glaciers of khilanmarg and Afarwat will leave you enthralled and cast a mark on your memory.
- Satiated with the day of amusement, retire back to Srinagar hotel for overnight stay.
Day 10 - Departure | Bid Goodbye to the Paradise
Description:
- After a hearty breakfast, get transferred to Airport.
- End the tour with bagful of memories.
Highlights
- Relish a spiritual visit to famous pilgrim of India Vaishno Devi and Golden Temple alongwith witness the Heaven on earth - Kashmir
- Explore the holy city Amritsar, stroll around and listen to the peaceful melodies at Golden temple
- Bless your eyes with the enchanting scenery of Gulmarg and see the world from the highest Gondola ride
- Soak in the spiritual energy of cave adobe of Vaishnodevi, the holy shrine, through the rugged Himalayan terrain
- Treasure the rushing Sindh river, the towering alpine trees and gigantic snow cuddled capped mountains at Sonmarg
- Spend your day in tranquility of the nature, admire its manifold show of beauty and recreate the Bollywood moments at Pahalgam
Know Before You Go ➡️
- Liwana reserves the right to rearrange the itinerary due to any kind of disturbance that occurred (i.e weather condition, political condition, or any others) without changing the total number of days and without compromising any service.
- The hotels are subject to their availability. In case they are not available, the travelers will be accommodated in a property of similar standard.
- Rates may fluctuate with any change in services/hotels. The difference in the cost shall be borne by the client in case of any amendment in the package due to an increase in the number of guests, hotel change, etc., before the beginning of the trip.
- Any personal expenses or items of personal nature will not be included in the package.
- Any meals or transfers not mentioned in the itinerary are to be considered an exclusion in the deal. Any kind of drink (alcoholic, aerated, or mineral water) is not included in the package cost.
- Avoid using plastic bags and maintain the ecological balance of the destinations. Travelers littering may be fined.
- Usage of the swimming pool at any accommodation is strictly according to government guidelines.
- The exact location will be shared with you post-booking.
- All international and domestic airfare, visa fees, airport tax, or any kind of insurance cover is not a part of the package.
- If in case any traveler wants to or decides to leave the trip in the middle, all the expenses from that point onwards will be borne by the traveler. Neither the operator nor Liwana will be held responsible for such decisions or for any refund.
- GST is applicable to the package cost.
- Guidelines issued by the State-Government are to be followed. Social distancing to be maintained. Frequent hand sanitization and use of masks recommended.
- ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of booking, and also upon arrival. PAN card will not be considered as a valid address proof.
- All entry tickets for stupas, monasteries, sightseeing, state and entry fees, monument entrances, camera charges, permits, etc. are not a part of the package.All entry tickets for stupas, monasteries, sightseeing, state and entry fees, monument entrances, camera charges, permits, etc. are not a part of the package.
- Children above 8 years of age will be considered as adults only. There are no charges for children below 8 years of age
- Any breakage or damage of any items in the resort will be charged at actuals.
- Guidelines issued by the State-Government are to be followed. Social distancing to be maintained. Frequent hand sanitization and use of mask recommended.
- The extra adventure activities and ropeways/cable cars will be at your own cost and are not included in the tour.
- The display prices mentioned are for minimum 2 PAX for standard, deluxe and super deluxe properties
- Any kind of drink (alcoholic, aerated, or mineral water) is not included in the package cost.Any kind of drink (alcoholic, aerated, or mineral water) is not included in the package cost.
Things to Carry
- Warm clothes
- Caps
- Hiking shoes
- Thermal inners
- Walking shoes
Payment Term Policy
100.0% of total tour cost will have to be paid 7 days prior to date of travel.
Confirmation Policy
- As soon as you pay, you will receive a confirmation email from Liwana.
- The remaining amount needs to be paid before the date of travel.
Cancellation Policy
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If cancellation are made 30 days before the date of travel then 25.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
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If cancellation are made 15 days to 30 days before the date of travel then 50.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
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If cancellation are made 0 days to 15 days before the date of travel then 100.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
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Refund Policy
The applicable refund amount will be processed within 10 business days.