Vaishno Devi Tour Package – Your Path to Spiritual Awakening and Inner Peace

The distance between Patnitop and Katra is approx. 85 km by road, 38 km by flight. The travelling time by road is approx. 1 to 2 hours.

Tourism official has globally declared that Kashmir is now as safe as any part of the world. It has become a safe zone. Tourists are back in Kashmir, with a recorded number of 2 million in 2011, including foreign tourists. Many countries have even changed their travel advisories against Kashmir. Now the Kashmiri people have been enjoying the peace and prosperity of the region with the growth of tourism.

Some of the best things to buy while on a Kashmir tour package are Kashmiri dry fruits, saffron, honey, and salt tea. In addition, you can buy locally produced woolen textile products like shawls, stoles, ponchos, etc. Traditional Kashmiri embroidery is famous worldwide, and you can buy embroidered apparel from Kashmir. Some high-quality souvenirs to bring back from Jammu Kashmir include walnut wood products, silverware, copper and brass utensils, and more.

Wide ranges of adventure activities such as Paragliding, Water Sports, River Rafting, cycling, Fishing, Mountaineering, Golfing, Ice-Skating, Heli Skiing, Trekking, Gondola Ride, Camping, Pony riding, etc., are available in Kashmir.

The mother Goddess shrine is located in the Trikuta mountains which are at a height of 5200 feet and 61 km from the city of Jammu. The devotees have to plan a journey of 13 km on foot starting from Katra. The trekk is not that difficult, it is a bit tiring due to the steep slopes at a few patches. However, there are helicopters, ponies, and palanquins available that would help the devotees to reach the shrine.

If you have to pick one destination in Kashmir for a honeymoon stay, we recommend Gulmarg. This hill station is one of the most romantic and scenic of the various Kashmir tourist places and offers enchanting views everywhere you look. Couples can spend quality time with each other and indulge in exciting activities like gondola rides, skiing, snowboarding, etc.

Road distances between the important destinations are given below:
Srinagar to Gulmarg: 54 km /34 miles
Gulmarg to Pahalgam : 147 Km/ 91 Miles.
Pahalgam to Jammu: 284 Km/ 176 Miles.
Jammu to Srinagar: 293 Km / 182 Miles.
Srinagar to Sonmarg: 79 Km/ 49 Miles.
Sonmarg to Gulmarg: 133 Km/ 83 Miles.
Pahalgam to Sonmarg : 171 Km/ 106 Miles.
Pahalgam to Gulmarg : 149 Km/ 92 Miles.

In September, the apples are ripe, and you will find red apples en route to Gulmarg. There are beautiful apple orchards nearby Tangmarg.

Buy Pashmina shawls and other handmade products at markets such asLalchowk, Boulevard Road, Rajbagh, and Polo View. You can always look for bargains at these places.

At the end of January, the thick mantle of snow covered the entire valley. Tourists can enjoy snow sports like snow skiing/ snow scooters/snow cycling/sleds etc.

The package usually includes accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, Vaishno Devi darshan assistance, and selected meals. Kashmir sightseeing can also be included in combo packages.

A 7–8 day trip is ideal to comfortably explore Vaishno Devi, Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and Sonamarg.

The best time is from March to July when the weather is pleasant and suitable for trekking and sightseeing.

Yes, helicopter services are available from Katra to Sanjhichhat. Advance booking is highly recommended due to high demand.

The trek is around 12–13 km and is considered moderate. Ponies, palkis, and battery car services are available for elderly travelers and children.

Yes, Tripoventure offers customizable packages based on your budget, travel dates, hotel preferences, and sightseeing choices.

The package generally covers Vaishno Devi, Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg, Dal Lake, Mughal Gardens, and other major attractions in Kashmir.