Kashmir Grand — Jammu, Katra, Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Sonmarg & Srinagar

Overview.

Begin in Jammu with the sacred Vaishno Devi Yatra at Katra, then journey north through the Jawahar Tunnel into the Vale of Kashmir. Over nine unforgettable days you'll touch every signature: Pahalgam's pine valleys, Gulmarg's gondola, Sonmarg's glaciers, and Srinagar's Dal Lake.

Highlights.

Your journey, day by day.

9 days of carefully crafted experiences

1

First glimpse of the Trikuta hills

🚗 50 km drive

Arrival Jammu — Drive to Katra

Arrive at Jammu Airport / Tawi railway station and drive to Katra, the base town for the Vaishno Devi shrine. Check in, rest, and walk through the bazaar to collect your yatra slip and pick up essentials for tomorrow's climb.

Pickup at JammuDrive to KatraYatra parchi collectionLocal market walk

🌙 Dinner

🏨Hotel in Katra

2

Darshan at Mata Vaishno Devi cave

⛰️ 1,560m at Bhawan🚗 12 km trek each way

Vaishno Devi Yatra

Begin the 12-km pilgrimage trek to the cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi — by foot, pony, or palki. Enjoy darshan at the holy cave and the new Bhawan complex, with optional onward trek to Bhairon temple. Return to Katra by evening.

Yatra trek to BhawanDarshan at the holy caveOptional Bhairon temple visitReturn to Katra

🍳 Breakfast🌙 Dinner

🏨Hotel in Katra

3

Crossing into the Vale via Banihal

🚗 270 km drive

Katra to Pahalgam via Jawahar Tunnel

Long but spectacular drive north — through the Jawahar Tunnel that carves under the Pir Panjal range and into Kashmir Valley. Continue past Anantnag and the saffron fields to Pahalgam, arriving in time for dinner.

Drive through Jawahar TunnelPhoto stops on the Banihal passSaffron fields drive-byPahalgam check-in

🍳 Breakfast🌙 Dinner

🏨Hotel in Pahalgam

4

Aru Valley meadows

Pahalgam Valleys — Betaab, Aru, Chandanwari

Spend the full day exploring Pahalgam's emerald side valleys. Visit Betaab and Aru, then carry on to Chandanwari, the snowfield starting point of the Amarnath Yatra, before returning for an evening Lidder river walk.

Betaab ValleyAru ValleyChandanwariLidder river walkOptional pony rides

🍳 Breakfast🌙 Dinner

🏨Hotel in Pahalgam

5

Sunset over the Pir Panjal range

⛰️ 2,650m at Gulmarg🚗 180 km drive

Pahalgam to Gulmarg via Srinagar

Drive west through Srinagar and on to Gulmarg, climbing through pine forests to the Meadow of Flowers. Check in to your hotel and take an easy evening walk on the Gulmarg golf course — among the highest in the world.

Scenic drive Pahalgam to GulmargEvening golf-course walkSunset over Pir Panjal

🍳 Breakfast🌙 Dinner

🏨Hotel in Gulmarg

6

Apharwat snow summit

⛰️ 3,980m at Apharwat🚗 200 km drive

Gulmarg Gondola — Phase 1 & 2 — Drive to Sonmarg

An early start for the Gondola — Phase 1 to Kongdoori, then Phase 2 up to Apharwat at 3,980m for views deep into the Karakoram. After lunch in Gulmarg, drive northeast to Sonmarg for the night.

Gondola Phase 1 + 2Apharwat snow pointDrive to SonmargSindh river evening

🍳 Breakfast🌙 Dinner

🏨Hotel in Sonmarg

7

Sunset Shikara on Dal Lake

🚗 85 km drive

Sonmarg Local — Thajiwas Glacier — Drive to Srinagar

Pony or trek up to Thajiwas Glacier in the morning for one of Kashmir's most photogenic walks. After lunch drive back to Srinagar and check into a Deluxe houseboat moored on Dal Lake for the evening.

Thajiwas GlacierPony rideDrive to SrinagarHouseboat check-inEvening Shikara

🍳 Breakfast🌙 Dinner

🏨Deluxe Houseboat on Dal Lake

8

Mughal Gardens heritage walk

Srinagar Local — Mughal Gardens & Old City

Explore the Mughal-era gardens — Nishat, Shalimar, Chashme Shahi — and drive up to Shankaracharya for panoramic Dal Lake views. In the afternoon walk through Old Srinagar's wood-fronted lanes and the historic Jamia Masjid.

Mughal Gardens trioShankaracharya viewpointOld Srinagar walkJamia MasjidLal Chowk shopping

🍳 Breakfast🌙 Dinner

🏨Hotel in Srinagar

9

Final cup of Kahwa on the lake

Departure from Srinagar

Final morning on the lake before transfer to Srinagar airport. Carry back saffron, walnut wood crafts, and the memory of a journey that began at a Himalayan shrine and ended on a houseboat veranda.

Free morningLast-minute shoppingAirport transfer

🍳 Breakfast

🏨N/A — Departure

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