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Kashmir valley and mountains5 Nights / 6 Days

Kashmir Valley Highlights

Discover Srinagar, Gulmarg, Sonamarg and Pahalgam with scenic valley experiences.

SrinagarGulmargSonamargPahalgam
Family • Nature • Sightseeing
Peaceful mountain lake3 Nights / 4 Days

Srinagar & Pahalgam Retreat

A relaxed short break with lake views, gardens, mountain scenery and time to unwind.

SrinagarPahalgamDal Lake
Couples • Relaxed escape
Himachal mountain landscape5 Nights / 6 Days

Himachal Mountain Getaway

Explore popular Himachal hill destinations with time for sightseeing and local experiences.

ShimlaManaliSolang Valley
Family • Adventure • Nature
Golden Temple in Amritsar2 Nights / 3 Days

Amritsar Heritage Visit

Plan a visit to the Golden Temple and explore the heritage and food culture of Amritsar.

Golden TempleJallianwala BaghWagah Border
Family • Heritage • Culture
North Indian mountain and lake scenery7 Nights / 8 Days

North India Discovery

A flexible multi-stop journey combining selected North Indian destinations to suit your travel dates.

PunjabHimachalUttarakhand
Family • Multi-destination
Snow covered mountain peaks7 Nights / 8 Days

Complete Kashmir Explorer

Spend more time exploring Kashmir's valleys, mountain viewpoints and Srinagar's attractions.

SrinagarGulmargSonamargPahalgam
Couples • Nature • Extended stay
NORTHERN WONDERS

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Note: Taobat Village is in the Neelum Valley, outside India. It is included under “Beyond India” as listed on the main website. Trip options are subject to confirmation.

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HEAVEN OF EARTH

Discover the Beauty of Kashmir

Two thoughtfully planned group journeys through Jammu and Kashmir, featuring Srinagar, Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Doodhpathri and Pahalgam. Select your travel date to explore the complete day-wise plan.

Dal Lake with houseboats and shikara
Srinagar · Dal Lake
Gulmarg mountain scenery
Gulmarg · Gondola
Sonamarg valley
Sonamarg · Valley views
Doodhpathri meadows
Doodhpathri · Meadows
Lidder River valley in Pahalgam
Pahalgam · Lidder River
Pahalgam sightseeing landscape
Pahalgam · Valley sights
Mata Vaishno Devi shrine
Katra · Vaishno Devi
Shikara ride on Dal Lake
Dal Lake · Shikara ride
ITINERARY 01 · AUTUMN 2026

Heaven of Earth – October Group Journey

A 12-day journey from Howrah to Jammu and Kashmir, beginning with Mata Vaishno Devi Darshan at Katra and continuing through Srinagar, Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Doodhpathri and Pahalgam.

Travel dates16–27 October 2026
Departure trainHimgiri Express · 12331
Boarding stationHowrah Railway Station
Departure time16 Oct · 23:55
Beautiful Dal Lake in SrinagarKashmir · October 2026

Day-wise itinerary

16 October – 27 October 2026 · 12 calendar days

16 October 2026

Departure from Howrah

Day 01 · Train
  • Assemble at the Big Clock of Howrah Station.
  • Proceed to Jammu by Himgiri Express, train no. 12331.
  • Train departure from Howrah: 23:55.
  • Boarding at Howrah Railway Station.
17 October 2026

Journey

Day 02
  • Full day and night at train.
18 October 2026

Jammu to Katra

Day 03 · Katra
  • Reach Jammu at 13:00.
  • Proceed to Katra by road and arrive at hotel.
  • Freshen up; tea and snacks.
  • Lunch at hotel.
  • Overnight stay at Katra.
19 October 2026

Mata Vaishno Devi Darshan

Day 04 · Katra
  • Morning tea and biscuits in room.
  • Proceed for Mata Vaishno Devi Darshan.
  • Vaironath Darshan.
  • Return to Katra.
  • Overnight stay at Katra.
20 October 2026

Katra to Srinagar

Day 05 · Srinagar
  • Morning tea and biscuits in room; breakfast at hotel.
  • Proceed to Srinagar by road.
  • Lunch at roadside dhaba.
  • Arrive at Srinagar and visit Mughal Gardens and Shankaracharya Temple.
  • Overnight stay at Srinagar.
21 October 2026

Gulmarg Excursion

Day 06 · Srinagar
  • Morning tea and biscuits in room; breakfast at hotel.
  • Proceed to Gulmarg and visit Gulmarg.
  • Gondola riding at own cost.
  • Return to Srinagar.
  • Overnight stay at Srinagar.
22 October 2026

Sonamarg Excursion

Day 07 · Srinagar
  • Morning tea and biscuits in room; breakfast at hotel.
  • Proceed to Sonamarg and visit Sonamarg.
  • Return to Srinagar via Khirbhawani Temple.
  • Overnight stay at Srinagar.
23 October 2026

Doodhpathri to Pahalgam

Day 08 · Pahalgam
  • Morning tea and biscuits in room; breakfast at hotel.
  • Proceed to Doodhpathri and visit Doodhpathri.
  • Proceed to Pahalgam and arrive at Pahalgam.
  • Overnight stay at Pahalgam.
24 October 2026

Pahalgam Local Sightseeing

Day 09 · Pahalgam
  • Morning tea and biscuits in room; breakfast at hotel.
  • Visit Chandanwari, Betab Valley and Aru Valley.
  • Return to hotel for lunch break.
  • After lunch, proceed to Baisaran Valley and visit Baisaran Valley.
  • Free time for shopping at Pahalgam Local Main Market.
  • Return to hotel; overnight stay at Pahalgam.
25 October 2026

Pahalgam to Jammu / Return Journey

Day 10 · Train
  • Morning tea and biscuits in room.
  • Lunch at hotel at 11:00.
  • Proceed to Jammu.
  • Jammu to Howrah by Himgiri Express.
  • Train departure from Jammu: 22:45.
26 October 2026

Journey

Day 11
  • Full day and night at train.
27 October 2026

Arrival at Howrah

Day 12
  • Reach Howrah Station.
  • Arrival time is not mentioned in the itinerary document.

October itinerary notes

  • Gondola riding in Gulmarg is at own cost.
  • Vaishno Devi and Vaironath Darshan are included in this itinerary.
  • Arrival time at Howrah on 27 October is not specified in the source itinerary.
ITINERARY 02 · SPRING 2027

Heaven of Earth – March Group Journey

A 12-day Kashmir journey starting from Dakshineswar, with a Srinagar houseboat stay and Shikara ride on Dal Lake, followed by excursions to Sonamarg, Doodhpathri, Gulmarg and Pahalgam.

Travel dates13–24 March 2027
Departure trainKolkata Express · 13151
Boarding station statedDakshineswar Railway Station
Departure time stated13 March · 12:00
Shikara ride on Dal LakeKashmir · March 2027

Day-wise itinerary

13 March – 24 March 2027 · 12 calendar days

13 March 2027

Departure from Dakshineswar

Day 01 · Train
  • Assemble at Dakshineswar Station.
  • Proceed to Jammu by Kolkata Express, train no. 13151.
  • Train departure is mentioned as 12:00.
  • Boarding station is mentioned as Dakshineswar Railway Station; the document also mentions Howrah in the train departure line.
14 March 2027

Journey

Day 02
  • Full day and night at train.
15 March 2027

Jammu to Srinagar

Day 03 · Houseboat
  • Reach Jammu at 08:50.
  • Proceed to Srinagar by road and arrive at houseboat.
  • Freshen up; lunch at houseboat.
  • Post lunch, Shikara riding on Dal Lake.
  • Evening tea and snacks; dinner at hotel.
  • Overnight stay at Srinagar Houseboats.
16 March 2027

Srinagar Local Sightseeing

Day 04 · Srinagar
  • Morning tea and biscuits in room; breakfast at hotel.
  • Post breakfast, visit Mughal Gardens and Shankaracharya Temple.
  • Return to hotel.
  • Evening tea and snacks; dinner at night.
  • Overnight stay at Srinagar.
17 March 2027

Sonamarg Excursion

Day 05 · Srinagar
  • Morning bed tea and biscuits in room; breakfast at hotel.
  • Post breakfast, proceed to Sonamarg.
  • Lunch at Sonamarg; post lunch, enjoy Sonamarg.
  • Return to Srinagar.
  • Evening tea, snacks and dinner at hotel.
  • Overnight stay at Srinagar.
18 March 2027

Doodhpathri Excursion

Day 06 · Srinagar
  • Morning tea and biscuits in room; breakfast at hotel.
  • Proceed to Doodhpathri; lunch at Doodhpathri.
  • Enjoy Doodhpathri and proceed to Srinagar.
  • Reach hotel; evening tea, snacks and dinner at hotel.
  • Overnight stay at Srinagar.
19 March 2027

Gulmarg Excursion

Day 07 · Gulmarg
  • Morning tea and biscuits in room; breakfast at hotel.
  • Proceed to Gulmarg; lunch at Gulmarg hotel.
  • Enjoy Gulmarg; Gondola riding at own cost.
  • Return to hotel; evening tea and snacks; dinner at hotel.
  • Overnight stay at Gulmarg.
20 March 2027

Srinagar to Pahalgam

Day 08 · Pahalgam
  • Morning tea and biscuits in room; breakfast at hotel.
  • Proceed to Pahalgam and reach hotel.
  • Freshen up; lunch at hotel.
  • Post lunch, free time for shopping and enjoying the beauty of Lidder River.
  • Return to hotel; evening tea and snacks; dinner at hotel.
  • Overnight stay at Pahalgam.
21 March 2027

Pahalgam Local Sightseeing

Day 09 · Pahalgam
  • Morning tea and biscuits in room; breakfast at hotel.
  • Proceed to Chandanwari, Aru Valley and Betab Valley.
  • Return to hotel for lunch break.
  • Post lunch, free activities.
  • Evening tea and snacks; dinner at hotel.
  • Overnight stay at Pahalgam.
22 March 2027

Pahalgam to Jammu / Return Journey

Day 10 · Train
  • Morning tea and biscuits in room.
  • Lunch at hotel at 11:00.
  • Proceed to Jammu.
  • Jammu to Howrah by Himgiri Express.
  • Train departure from Jammu: 22:45.
23 March 2027

Journey

Day 11
  • Full day and night at train.
24 March 2027

Arrival at Howrah

Day 12
  • Reach Howrah Station.
  • Arrival time is not mentioned in the itinerary document.

March itinerary details to confirm

  • The source mentions Kolkata Express, train no. 13151, Dakshineswar Railway Station and Howrah in the departure details. Please confirm the exact boarding station and departure information.
  • Gondola riding in Gulmarg is at own cost.
  • Arrival time at Howrah on 24 March is not specified in the source itinerary.
  • Vaishno Devi Darshan and Baisaran Valley are not mentioned in this March itinerary.
DetailsOctober 2026March 2027
Departure16 October13 March
Arrival Jammu18 October, 13:0015 March, 08:50
First destinationKatraSrinagar
Vaishno DeviYesNot mentioned
Houseboat stayNot mentionedYes
Shikara rideNot mentionedYes
Srinagar, Gulmarg, SonamargYesYes
Doodhpathri and PahalgamYesYes
Return departure25 October22 March
Arrival Howrah27 October24 March
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Sample Kashmir Itinerary

An illustrative 5-night / 6-day route. The order of sightseeing may change according to weather, road conditions and local availability.

Kashmir mountain landscape
DAY 01 · ARRIVAL

Arrive in Srinagar

Meet your local travel representative, transfer to your stay and enjoy a relaxed evening around Dal Lake.

DAY 02 · GULMARG

Excursion to Gulmarg

Explore the mountain resort and its scenic surroundings. Optional activities can be discussed locally and are subject to operating conditions.

DAY 03 · SONAMARG

Discover Sonamarg

Enjoy the landscapes and mountain views of Sonamarg before returning as per the confirmed travel plan.

DAY 04 · PAHALGAM

Travel to Pahalgam

Continue towards Pahalgam, known for its river scenery, pine forests and valley views.

DAY 05 · SRINAGAR

Local Srinagar Sightseeing

Explore selected gardens, local markets and city attractions. Enjoy free time to experience the destination at your own pace.

DAY 06 · DEPARTURE

Departure

After breakfast, check out and transfer for your onward journey according to your departure schedule.

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