Vaishno Devi & Amarnath Yatra
Darshan at Mata Vaishno Devi from Katra, then on to Kashmir for the Amarnath Yatra by the Pahalgam route, with both registrations handled for you.
Trip at a glance
- Duration7 days / 6 nights
- Starts inKatra (Vaishno Devi)
- RouteKatra (Vaishno Devi) · Srinagar · Pahalgam ·…
- Places4 destinations
- StateJammu & Kashmir, India
- Ideal forPilgrimage tours
- Trip stylePrivate, customisable
- Package codeNX-QXLPEN
Best time to visit: March to October




Trip overview
Darshan at Mata Vaishno Devi from Katra, then on to Kashmir for the Amarnath Yatra by the Pahalgam route, with both registrations handled for you.
The route spends 2 nights in Katra (Vaishno Devi), 1 night in Srinagar, 1 night in Pahalgam and 2 nights in Amarnath Cave, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits pilgrimage tours, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Katra (Vaishno Devi)
- Arrive via Jammu Airport (IXJ) and transfer to your hotel
- Check in and settle in
- Later: Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan: Holy cave shrine
Day 2Katra (Vaishno Devi): Bhairon Nath Temple and Ardhkuwari
- Bhairon Nath Temple: Visited after darshan, reached by ropeway
- Ardhkuwari: Halfway cave shrine
Day 3Katra (Vaishno Devi) to Srinagar
- Travel from Katra (Vaishno Devi) to Srinagar by private vehicle, with stops on the way
- Check in at your Srinagar hotel
- Hazratbal Shrine: White marble shrine on the lake
Day 4Srinagar to Pahalgam
- Travel from Srinagar to Pahalgam by private vehicle
- Check in at your Pahalgam hotel
- Betaab Valley: Green valley named after a film
Day 5Pahalgam to Amarnath Cave
- Travel from Pahalgam to Amarnath Cave by private vehicle
- Check in at your Amarnath Cave hotel
- Darshan of the ice lingam
Day 6Amarnath Cave: Sheshnag Lake and Panchtarni
- Sheshnag Lake: Glacial lake camp on the Pahalgam route
- Panchtarni: Meadow camp and helipad, about 6 km from the cave
Day 7Depart from Amarnath Cave
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to Srinagar Airport (SXR) for your journey home
How this version is planned
- Darshan and aarti timings planned around temple hours
- Online darshan or registration booked through official channels where available
- Comfortable pace and short walks planned for elders
- Dress codes and rules for each shrine shared before you go
This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.
Good to know
- Katra (Vaishno Devi): Register for the yatra (RFID card) before starting; helicopter seats must be booked on the official shrine board site.
- Srinagar: Spend one night on a houseboat and the rest in a hotel; it gives you both experiences.
- Pahalgam: Local union taxis are required for Aru, Betaab and Chandanwari; we include them in your quote.
- Amarnath Cave: Registration and a Compulsory Health Certificate from an authorised doctor are mandatory, and the yatra is limited to people aged 13 to 70; start the paperwork as soon as registration opens.
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Jammu & KashmirKatra (Vaishno Devi)
Katra is the base for the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in India, set in a cave about 12 km up the Trikuta hills.
Jammu & KashmirSrinagar
Srinagar is Kashmir's summer capital, known for Dal Lake's houseboats and shikaras, Mughal gardens laid out by emperors, and floating vegetable markets at dawn.
Jammu & KashmirPahalgam
Pahalgam sits where the Lidder river runs through pine forest, and it is the base for the Amarnath Yatra.
Jammu & KashmirAmarnath Cave
The holy cave of Amarnath, at about 3,880 metres in the Kashmir Himalaya, shelters a lingam of ice that forms naturally each year and is worshipped as Lord Shiva.
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