JAMMU • KATRA • VAISHNO DEVI • PAHALGAM • GULMARG • SRINAGAR • SONMARG

8 Nights / 9 Days

• 🕐 Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
• 🗺️ Route: Jammu → Katra → Vaishno Devi → Pahalgam → Gulmarg → Srinagar → Sonmarg → Srinagar
• 🏔️ Travel Style: Spiritual • Scenic • Himalayan • Leisure • Experiential
• ✨ Experience: Mata Vaishno Devi Darshan • Katra • Pahalgam • Betaab Valley • Aru Valley • Chandanwari • Lidder River • Gulmarg • Gondola • Srinagar • Houseboat Stay • Dal Lake • Mughal Gardens • Sonmarg • Alpine Meadows
• 📍 Best For: Families • Couples • Friends • Group Travellers • Devotional Travellers • Nature Lovers • Mountain Lovers • Photography Enthusiasts
• 🧭 Customisable: Available as a fully customised tour. Duration, destinations, sightseeing and hotel category can be modified according to traveller preferences and budget. 9N/10D and longer options are also available on request.
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Tour Plan

Day 1: Arrival in Jammu — Upon arrival at Jammu Airport / Railway Station, meet the Nomadix representative and transfer to your hotel. Check in and relax after your journey. The evening is kept free for rest and leisure, allowing you to prepare for the spiritual journey ahead.

Overnight: Jammu

Day 2: Jammu → Katra → Mata Vaishno Devi Darshan — After breakfast, check out from Jammu and proceed towards Katra, the base town for Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra. On arrival, check in to the hotel and freshen up. After dinner, begin your journey towards the holy shrine for Mata Vaishno Devi Darshan. The yatra may involve considerable walking depending on the mode of travel selected.

Meals: Breakfast • Lunch • Evening Tea & Snacks • Dinner
Overnight: Katra / Darshan Journey

Day 3: Vaishno Devi Darshan → Katra Rest Day — Complete your Mata Vaishno Devi Darshan and return to Katra. The day is intentionally kept relaxed so you can recover after the yatra. Spend the remaining time resting at the hotel or exploring the peaceful surroundings of Katra at your own pace.

Meals: Breakfast • Lunch • Evening Tea & Snacks • Dinner
Overnight: Katra

Day 4: Katra → Pahalgam — After breakfast, check out and begin the scenic journey towards Pahalgam. Travel through Banihal, Qazigund and Anantnag, passing through tunnels, valleys, mountain landscapes and riverside countryside. As you enter the Kashmir Valley, the scenery gradually transforms into lush Himalayan landscapes. Arrive in Pahalgam, check in and relax.

Meals: Breakfast • Lunch • Evening Tea & Snacks • Dinner
Overnight: Pahalgam

Day 5: Pahalgam Exploration — After breakfast, explore the breathtaking landscapes of Pahalgam. Visit Betaab Valley, Aru Valley and Chandanwari, subject to seasonal accessibility and local conditions. Enjoy scenic moments along the Lidder River, with opportunities for photography and leisurely exploration. Later, spend time at the local market or simply relax amidst the mountains.

Meals: Breakfast • Lunch • Evening Tea & Snacks • Dinner
Overnight: Pahalgam

Day 6: Pahalgam → Gulmarg → Srinagar — After breakfast, check out and proceed towards Gulmarg, one of Kashmir's most iconic mountain destinations. Enjoy its expansive meadows, panoramic Himalayan views and seasonal snow landscapes. The Gulmarg Gondola Ride and pony / adventure activities are optional and payable separately. Later, continue towards Srinagar and check in to your houseboat on Dal Lake, experiencing the unique charm of Kashmir's floating heritage.

Meals: Breakfast • Lunch • Evening Tea & Snacks • Dinner
Overnight: Srinagar Houseboat

Day 7: Srinagar Local Sightseeing — After breakfast, transfer from the houseboat to your Srinagar hotel and begin a full-day city exploration. Visit the Tulip Garden, subject to season and official opening dates, followed by Chashme Shahi, Pari Mahal, Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh and Hazratbal Mosque. Later, enjoy free time for shopping, cafés and exploring Srinagar's local markets.

Meals: Breakfast • Lunch • Evening Tea & Snacks • Dinner
Overnight: Srinagar

Day 8: Srinagar → Sonmarg → Srinagar — After breakfast, proceed for a full-day excursion to Sonmarg — the Meadow of Gold. Travel through spectacular Himalayan scenery and enjoy views of alpine meadows, surrounding peaks and the Sindh River. Seasonal snow and glacier landscapes may be visible depending on weather and time of year. Spend time at scenic viewpoints and photography spots before returning to Srinagar.

Meals: Breakfast • Lunch • Evening Tea & Snacks • Dinner
Overnight: Srinagar

Day 9: Srinagar Departure — After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Srinagar Airport / Railway Station for your onward journey.

Tour Ends with beautiful memories of Mata Vaishno Devi, Kashmir's valleys, lakes, meadows and mountains.

Included

✓ Pickup from Jammu Railway Station / Airport
✓ Drop at Srinagar Airport / Railway Station
✓ Accommodation on Triple Sharing basis
✓ Hotel stay in Jammu, Katra, Pahalgam and Srinagar
✓ Houseboat stay in Srinagar as per itinerary
✓ AP Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea with Snacks & Dinner
✓ Tempo Traveller for transfers and sightseeing
✓ Pahalgam sightseeing support for Chandanwari, Aru Valley and Betaab Valley
✓ Parking charges as per package plan
✓ Entry fees as per package plan, if specifically confirmed
✓ Vehicle support as per itinerary
✓ Tour guidance & travel coordination
✓ 24×7 call support during the tour

Excluded

✕ Train / flight fares
✕ Permit charges, if applicable
✕ Pony ride charges
✕ Gulmarg Gondola Ride tickets
✕ Sonmarg local sightseeing / union transport charges, if applicable
✕ Helicopter, pony, palki or battery car charges for Vaishno Devi Darshan
✕ Adventure activities including ATV, skiing, sledging or rafting
✕ Personal expenses including shopping, laundry, tips and phone calls
✕ Camera / video charges at sightseeing places
✕ Extra food orders or meals not mentioned in the package plan
✕ Heater charges, if charged separately by hotels
✕ Travel insurance
✕ Medical expenses
✕ Any service or expense not specifically mentioned under inclusions
✕ Extra costs arising from weather issues, road blockages, landslides, strikes, traffic or government restrictions

Payment Policy

25% Token: To confirm booking; non-refundable.
Balance 25%: Payable 7 days before travel.
Remaining 50%: Payable on arrival.

Booking is confirmed only after the required advance is received.

Confirmation voucher must be carried during the trip.

Cancellation & Refund

25% Token: Non-refundable in all cases.
Cancellation within 15 days: 50% advance is non-refundable.
No Show: Advance payment is non-refundable.

All cancellations must be submitted in writing.

Exceptional cases may be considered at Nomadix Holidays' discretion, subject to applicable service charges and supporting documents.

Date Change / Amendment

Prepone/Postpone: One date change is permitted free of Nomadix charges if requested in writing at least 7 days before travel, subject to availability.

Any supplier / seasonal charges will be payable by the traveller.

No changes are accepted within 7 days of travel, except in exceptional circumstances.

Changes requested during the trip are treated as a fresh booking and may incur additional charges.

Important

• This is an 8 Nights / 9 Days customised tour covering Mata Vaishno Devi and Kashmir.
• Vaishno Devi Darshan timing depends on crowd conditions, weather and the traveller's walking speed.
• Helicopter, pony, palki and battery-car services for Vaishno Devi are not included unless specifically mentioned.
• Gulmarg Gondola tickets are optional, subject to availability and payable separately.
• Pahalgam local sightseeing may require local union vehicles as per applicable regulations.
• Sonmarg sightseeing may require local transport or pony services depending on the route and local regulations.
• Tulip Garden is seasonal and depends on official opening dates.
• Hotels and houseboats are subject to availability at the time of booking. Similar-category properties may be provided if selected properties are unavailable.
• Sightseeing sequences may be adjusted due to weather, road conditions, traffic, operational requirements or local restrictions.
• During snowfall or adverse weather, vehicle movement may be controlled or restricted by local authorities.
• Guests should carry valid Government Photo ID during the tour.
• Warm clothing is highly recommended, particularly for Gulmarg, Sonmarg and Pahalgam.
• Betaab Valley, Aru Valley, Chandanwari and other excursions are subject to seasonal accessibility and local conditions.
• Snow, glacier visibility and other seasonal conditions cannot be guaranteed.
• Hotels, vehicles and services are subject to availability and seasonal rates.
• Only services mentioned in the booking voucher are included.
• Vehicle type may vary according to group size, availability and local regulations.
• Package prices may change due to hotel tariffs, transport rates, taxes or government charges.
• This itinerary is fully customisable. Extend your journey to 9N/10D or longer, add destinations or modify sightseeing according to your preferences and budget.
• All trips are customised according to number of travellers, travel dates, hotel category, vehicle type and seasonal rates.

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