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Divine Essence I Ahmedabad to Vaishno Devi Retreat Highlights

  • Seek the divine blessings with your beloved ones from the holiest shrine of India Mata Vaishno devi

  • Indulge yourself in the holy and sacred vibes while having darshan at Vaishno Devi Temple and get mesmerised by the spiritual chants from devotees

  • Travel cross the turquoise Dal Lake in the decorated Shikaras and adore the crystal-clear views of Zabarwan Range

  • Feel the adrenaline rush as you slide down the slopes of Gulmarg, while skiing or snowboarding at Winter Wonderland

  • Enjoy pony rides at Pahalgam and travel across the lush green valleys of Kashmir

Divine Essence I Ahmedabad to Vaishno Devi Retreat Overview

About the Destination:

Cherish a visit with your loved ones to the holiest shrine of Hindu pilgrimage nestled between the mystic Trikuta mountains Vaishnodevi. Marvel at the naturally formed caves Maa Kali, Maa Saraswati, Maa Laxmi resides peacefully in the form of pindies. You can reach the holy shrine by trekking 14km or by palkies, ponies, helicopters on your own to seek the blessings of Maa Vaishno Devi.

After worshipping the goddess travel to mountains where soul-filled adventures, innovative cable car rides, ridiculously pretty Dal Lake with colorful houseboats lined up and the unique Kashmiri culture awaits your presence. There’s something intrinsically soothing about the Shikara ride in the Dal lake and there’s unnamed magic in the Rogan Josh brimming with flavours. Witness the changing landscapes from the verdant meadows and chilling glaciers meandering through the mountains to the popping houses surrounded with pine trees covered under the flaky snow as you explore the crown jewels of Kashmir - Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg. Conclude by taking a postcard perfect frame in the traditional Kashmiri attire, to treasure the memories for life.

Quick Info:

  • Route: Jammu - Katra - Pahalgam - Sonmarg - Gulmarg - Srinagar - Jammu
  • Duration: 7 Days 6 Nights
  • Start Point: Jammu
  • End Point: Jammu

Inclusions:

  • Airport pick up and drop as per your flight timings
  • Comfortable and hygienic vehicle (Ac Sedan/SUV car) for sightseeing on all days as per the itinerary.
  • Breakfast and Dinner (North Indian Cuisine) at all hotels as per itinerary
  • Highly experienced Driver cum guide
  • Accommodation in Standard, Deluxe and Luxury Properties.

Thrillophilia Recommended:

  • Visit the Ardh Kuwari Cave, located midway on the old route to the Bhawan. 
  • Bath in the holy water of the bathing ghat.
  • Visit the shooting spot at Betaab Valley of Bollywood movies like Betaab, Kashmir ki Kali, Highway and much more
  • Visit to the frozen lake of flowers - Gadsar Lak
  • Row your own Shikara boat on the Dal Lake
  • Visit the Floating Vegetable Market early in the morning and witness the culture of Mir Bahris
  • Explore the local market for leather goods, embroidered mats and carpets, antique jewellery and the highly demanded Pashmina shawls in Srinagar.
  • Visit Chandanwari with Lidder river flowing alongside, picturesque surrounding tourist place in Pahalgam.
  • Go Birdwatching At Manasabal Lake
  • Visit the holy shrine of Srinagar, Hazratbal Mosque
  • Seek Blessings At Shankaracharya Temple at enjoy the city view
  • Enjoy the snow sports like skiing at Gulmarg

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.

Divine Essence I Ahmedabad to Vaishno Devi Retreat Itinerary

Day 1
Jammu - Katra | Explore the local market
Jammu
  • Meet at a pickup point in Jammu - Jammu Tawi Railway Station / airport and get transferred to Katra.
  • Our representative will meet you at your pre-booked hotel along with a welcome drink.
  • Check in at the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure, either relaxing or exploring some places such as the Nau Devi Temple, Bhairo Baba Temple, Bhimgarh Fort and Dera Baba Banda. 
  • Enjoy the overnight stay and dinner at the hotel in Katra.


Day 2
Katra - Vaishno Devi - Katra | Visit to Vaishno Devi Temple
Katra
  • Wake up early in the morning so as to reach Vaishnodevi on time, have a hearty breakfast, checkout and start your journey towards Mata Vaishno Devi Temple, situated at the Trikuta Mountain Peak at an elevation of about 5,200 feet. 
  • It is a 14km trek for which you can either hire ponies and palkies 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.
  • Return back to your hotel, have dinner and an overnight stay in Katra.


Day 3
Katra - Pahalgam | Drive to your next destination
Pahalgam
  • Wake up in the morning, have a hearty breakfast, complete the checkout formalities and leave from Katra to Pahalgam.
  • Enroute, visit Saffron fields and Avantipur ruins which is eleven hundred years old temple.
  • In the afternoon, reach Pahalgam and complete the check in formalities in your pre-booked hotel.
  • Have lunch (at your own cost), rest for sometime and leave for sightseeing in Pahalgam.
  • Visit the Mamleshwar temple which is a famous temple in Pahalgam.
  • In the evening, you can go shopping for woolens, carpets, handicrafts, etc. in the local market.
  • Enjoy an overnight stay and dinner at the Hotel in Pahalgam.


Day 4
Pahalgam | Valley of Shepherds
Pahalgam
  • Wake up in Pahalgam,have delicious breakfast and leave for a day tour in Pahalgam.
  • Visit the Aru Valley, a small village located 11kms from pahalgam famous for its scenic beauty and various adventure activities.
  • Visit Betaab Valley and Lidder River, the most popular tourist destination and enjoy their natural charm.
  • Further you will be taken to Chandanwari, which is near to Betaab Valley which is famous for its natural beauty surrounded by snow-capped mountains.
  • After a beautiful sightseeing, return back to hotel and rest for the day,
  • Enjoy your overnight stay and dinner at the hotel in Pahalgam.


Day 5
Pahalgam - Gulmarg | Appealing view from cable car
Gulmarg
  • Wake up in the morning, have a hearty breakfast, complete the checkout formalities and leave from Pahalgam to Gulmarg.
  • On reaching Gulmarg, proceed to your pre-booked hotel and complete the check in formalities.
  • Visit Gulmarg Gondola, which is the prime attraction over here and enjoy a cable car ride.
  • Skiing in Gulmarg is famous, you can also try that.
  • Return back to your hotel, enjoy an overnight stay and dinner in Gulmarg.


Day 6
Gulmarg- Srinagar | The Paradise on Earth
Srinagar
  • Wake up in the morning, have your breakfast, complete the checkout formalities and leave from Gulmarg to Srinagar.
  • Upon arrival at your hotel in Srinagar, meet our representative and get welcome with a welcome drink. 
  • Complete the check-in formalities, have lunch and proceed for a sightseeing tour in Srinagar.
  • Visit famous tourist spots like Chashma Shahi, Nishant Bagh, Shalimar Garden, Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden and Shankaracharya Temple.
  • In the evening, you can go on a shopping spree at the busting Lal Chowk. You can buy products such as leather goods, embroidered mats and carpets, antique jewellery and the highly demanded Pashmina shawls.
  • In the evening, Visit the famous Dal Lake, which is the second largest lake in Jammu & Kashmir. Ride a Shikara, the traditional wooden boat at Dal Lake and experience the natural beauty of the glistening lake. 
  • Return back to the hotel and enjoy an overnight stay and dinner.


Day 7
Srinagar - Jammu | End of Tour
Jammu
  • Wake up in the morning, have a hearty breakfast at the hotel, complete the checkout formalities and get transferred back to Jammu.
  • End this beautiful trip with unforgettable memories as you get dropped at Jammu Airport / Train Station.


Select Package Options

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Price Includes
  • Stay

    Comfortable stay on a double and triple sharing basis in hygienic and sanitized standard hotels.

    Srinagar: Hotel Royal Savoy Kashmir / Royal Arabia / Evoke Lifestyle or similar

    Pahalgam: The regency/ River view resort / Highlands or similar

    Gulmarg: Poshwan / Affarwat or similar

    Katra: Aj International / Ambika or similar

  • Meals

    Meals as per the itinerary:

    Buffet Breakfast (North Indian Cuisine) from Day 1 to day 7

    Buffet Dinner (North Indian Cuisine) from Day 2 to Day 6

  • Transfers

    Airport pick up and drop as per your flight timings

    Comfortable and hygienic vehicle (AC Sedan/SUV) for sightseeing on all days as per the itinerary.

  • Driver

    Highly experienced driver cum guide

  • Sightseeing

    Sightseeing in a comfortable and sanitized vehicle as per the itinerary

Exclusions
  • Ticket

    Flight tickets from Ahmedabad to Jammu and Jammu to Ahmedabad.

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Price Includes
  • Stay

    Comfortable stay on a double and triple sharing basis in hygienic and sanitized deluxe hotels.

    Srinagar: Hotel Royal Savoy Kashmir / Hotel Khazir / Hotel Rose Petal or similar

    Pahalgam: Pahalgam Retreat / Baisaran / Abshar / Forest Hill Resort or similar

    Gulmarg: Royal Park / Alpine Ridge Gulmarg Resort / Khaleel Palace or similar

    Katra:Asia Vaishno Devi / Shree Hari Niwas or similar

  • Meals

    Meals as per the itinerary:

    Buffet Breakfast (North Indian Cuisine) from Day 1 to Day 7

    Buffet Dinner (North Indian Cuisine) from Day 1 to Day 6

  • Transfers

    Airport pick up and drop as per your flight timings

    Comfortable and hygienic vehicle (AC Sedan/SUV) for sightseeing on all days as per the itinerary.

  • Driver

    Highly-Experienced driver cum Guide

  • Sightseeing

    Sightseeing in a comfortable and sanitized vehicle as per the itinerary.

Exclusions
  • Ticket

    Flight Tickets From Ahmedabad to Jammu and Jammu to Ahmedabad.

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Price Includes
  • Stay

    Comfortable stay on a double and triple sharing basis in hygienic and sanitized super deluxe hotels.

    Srinagar: Hotel Royal Savoy Kashmir / Grand Mahal / Jamaal Resort / The Grand Mamta or similar

    Pahalgam: Mountview / Pine Spring / Hill top or similar

    Gulmarg: Pine Spring / Pine Palace Platinum / Hill top or similar

    Katra: The Atrium or similar

  • Meals

    Meals as per the itinerary:

    Buffet Breakfast (North Indian Cuisine) from Day 2 to Day 7

    Buffet Dinner (North Indian Cuisine) from Day 1 to Day 6

  • Transfers

    Airport pick up and drop as per your flight timings

    Comfortable and hygienic vehicle (Innova) for sightseeing on all days as per the itinerary

  • Driver

    Highly-Experienced driver cum Guide

  • Sightseeing

    Sightseeing in a comfortable and sanitized vehicle as per the itinerary

Exclusions
  • Ticket

    Flight tickets from Ahmedabad to Jammu and Jammu to Ahmedabad.

More Details about Divine Essence I Ahmedabad to Vaishno Devi Retreat

Know Before You Go for Divine Essence I Ahmedabad to Vaishno Devi Retreat

  • 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.
  • The hotels are subject to their availability. In case they are not available, the travellers will be accommodated in a property of similar standard.
  • Thrillophilia 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.
  • All entry tickets for stupas, monasteries, sightseeing, state and entry fees, monument entrances, camera charges, etc. are not a part of the package.
  • 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.
  • Guidelines issued by the State-Government is to be followed. Social distancing to be maintained. Frequent hand sanitization and use of mask 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.
  • 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 2-star or 3-star properties.
  • Any breakage or damage of any items in the resort will be charged at actuals.
  • Usage of the swimming pool is strictly according to government guidelines.
  • The retreat has increased the frequency of cleaning public areas (including the lobby, doorknobs, common washrooms, etc.)
  • Hand gloves being used when carrying out cleaning work and when handling waste
  • The rooms and the entire stay is deep cleaned before every check-in and post every check-out
  • There are antibacterial hand sanitisers available throughout the property.
  • Daily temperature monitoring of the staff.
  • Ac does not work on the hills
  • Any kind of Monumental charges are not included in the package.
  • Stay in base category rooms depending on the variant selected.
  • Children above 5 years of age will be considered as adults only. There are no charges for children below 5 years of age.

Things To Carry for Divine Essence I Ahmedabad to Vaishno Devi Retreat

  • Walking shoes
  • Hiking shoes
  • Thermal inners
  • Warm clothes
  • Caps

Divine Essence I Ahmedabad to Vaishno Devi Retreat Map

Starting Point
Jammu
Jammu
Drop Points
Jammu
Jammu