ABOUT:
After spending days at a stretch living your regular, stressful lives, you get a much-deserved long break. Travelling to paradise on earth would be the only thing that you require. With HikerWolf, join us on a more than a week-long journey to heaven on Earth aka Jammu and Kashmir. Embark on a beautiful spiritual awakening as you visit Vaishno Devi along with Kashmir, Amritsar, Delhi
DURATION:
10 Nights, 11 Days
Prefered Months – Oct, Nov
Day 1: 26th October – Arrival in Srinagar | Local Sightseeing
- 9 AM: Arrival and pick-up from Srinagar Airport.
- Check-in: Hotel (Grand Retreat/Twin Tower/Green Taj Resort/G M Castle or similar).
- Sightseeing: Visit the beautiful Mughal Gardens—Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, and Chashme Shahi.
- Local Market: Explore Srinagar’s vibrant bazaars for handicrafts and souvenirs.
Meals: Dinner
Overnight Stay: Srinagar
Day 2: 27th October – Srinagar to Sonamarg | Thajiwas Glacier
- Morning: Depart for Sonamarg (2-3 hours drive) to explore the pristine landscapes of Thajiwas Glacier.
- Afternoon: Lunch at a local restaurant and continue exploring Sonamarg.
- Evening: Return to Srinagar.
Hotel: Grand Retreat/Twin Tower/Green Taj Resort/G M Castle (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight Stay: Srinagar
Day 3: 28th October – Srinagar to Gulmarg | Sightseeing
- Morning: Head to Gulmarg (1.5-2 hours drive), and enjoy the Gondola ride to Mount Apharwat (optional).
- Afternoon: Explore Gulmarg. Visit Drung Waterfall if time permits.
- Evening: Return to Srinagar and check into your houseboat.
- Shikara Ride: Enjoy a peaceful Shikara ride on Dal Lake during your stay in the houseboat.
House Boat: Houseboat Marcopolo (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight Stay: Srinagar (Houseboat)
Day 4: 29th October – Srinagar to Pahalgam | Betaab Valley & Aru Valley
- Morning: Check out and drive to Pahalgam (2-3 hours). Visit Betaab Valley or Aru Valley.
- Afternoon: Explore Pahalgam’s local market or relax by the riverside.
Hotel: Hotel Sperwo/Hotel Lidder Resort/Hotel Srichen Resort (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight Stay: Pahalgam
Day 5: 30th October – Pahalgam to Katra | Vaishno Devi Trek
- Morning: After breakfast, check out and drive to Katra (approx. 6-8 hours drive).
- Evening: Begin your trek to Vaishno Devi.
Hotel: Vaishnav Devi Heights (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Trekking
Day 6: 31st October – Vaishno Devi Descent | Return to Katra
- 10 AM: Begin your descent from Vaishno Devi.
- 4 PM: Return to the hotel in Katra to rest and relax.
Hotel: Vaishnav Devi Heights (or similar)
Meals: Dinner
Overnight Stay: Katra
Day 7: 1st November – Katra to Amritsar | Wagah Border & Golden Temple
- Morning: Check out from Katra.
- Afternoon: Drive to Amritsar (4-5 hours).
- Before check-in: Visit the Wagah Border ceremony.
- After Wagah: Visit the Golden Temple for a serene evening experience.
Hotel: To be confirmed
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight Stay: Amritsar
Day 8: 2nd November – Amritsar to Delhi (Overnight Journey)
- Morning: Explore Jallianwala Bagh and other Amritsar highlights.
- Evening: Begin the overnight journey to Delhi.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight Travel: Amritsar to Delhi (Approx 500 Kms )
Day 9: 3rd November – Delhi Arrival | Local Sightseeing
- Morning: Arrive in Delhi, and check into your hotel.
- Sightseeing: Visit Red Fort, India Gate, and other local landmarks.
- Evening: Explore Delhi markets or leisure time.
Meals: Dinner
Overnight Stay: Delhi
Day 10: 4th November – Delhi Exploration
- Morning: Continue sightseeing in Delhi—visit Qutub Minar and Lotus Temple.
- if time permits visit Chandani Chowk Street on your own
- Evening: Leisure or shopping.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight Stay: Delhi
Day 11: 5th November – Departure from Delhi
- Morning: Early Morning `check out from the hotel.
- Transfer: Head to Delhi Airport for your return flight.
End of the Tour
INCLUSIONS:
- Accommodation in well-sanitized hotels/houseboats with all safety precautions.
- 1 Night stay in House Boat
- Well-sanitised transport and sightseeing as per the itinerary.
- All toll taxes and parking
- Shikara Ride in Dal Lake.
- Breakfast and dinner as per the itinerary.
- Local vehicle for Aru, Betaab, and Chandanwari sightseeing in Pahalgam.
- HikerWolf Expertise
EXCLUSIONS:
- Train fare / Airfares
- Gondola Ride
- 5% GST
- Any Heater Charges or centralised heater needed Deal with the hotel during check-in.
- Any additional meals other than those mentioned in the inclusion
- Optional Activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Expenses of a personal nature such as Tips, laundry, beverages, etc.
- Some of the towns in Kashmir (for example, Sonmarg and Gulmarg) don’t allow vehicles from outside that town to visit sightseeing points. One needs to either use ponies or local cars. The cost for that will be divided among all the trippers on the spot, wherever necessary. Everywhere else, we will have our transportation
- Any other expenses unless specifically mentioned under package cost inclusion
THINGS TO CARRY:
- Must carry heavy woollens, sweaters, Jackets, Coats, and scarves, especially if travelling during winter
- Shoes are needed if you plan to indulge in adventure activities
- Basic medicine like Vicks, tablets like Avomine, Metacin, Saridon, etc.
- Umbrella, if travelling during December.
- Thermals
- Torch
- Light snacks
- Personal Medicines
- Cold creams/Lip Guard
- Identity Proof
STILL, HAVE QUESTIONS?
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- HikerWolf reserves the rights to cancel the trip if the minimum batch size does not suffice.
- Trip Leaders will only accompany you if there are people more than the minimum batch size otherwise, the trip will be handled virtually.
1. How big will the group be?
We prefer to have a group of 15-18 people as we intend to have more fun and give personal care. We need at least 6 people to manage our trip
2. Who will accompany us on the trip?
All our trips are led by professional travel coordinators who have good experience in management groups.
3. If I’m the only girl in the group, is it safe to travel?
We generally have many girls joining us on the trip so there are high chances that you are not the only girl on the trip.
Safety is of prime importance and we understand them very well. The major of our staff is a girl for that very reason so be assured you are in safe and reliable hands.
4. What type of ground transportation will be used during the trip?
We rent taxis such as Innova, Tempo Traveler, Bolero, Tata Sumo, etc. from our suppliers.
5. What will be the type of accommodation?
We are known to provide the best possible accommodation on our trips, the accommodation can be in a hotel / alpine tent/dome tent/living room at home.
6. How many trippers will be in a room?
It totally depends on the dynamics of the group. If there is a couple, we can give them a separate room, or if there is an odd number of people, then there would be a triple exchange. (If you’ll are couple inform us once you have booked)
7. How can I book a trip with you?
After selecting the trip, you can book by clicking the Book now button or you can contact us and we will guide you through the booking.
8. What kind of food is served during the Trip?
We provide nutritious and healthy food on the trip. We always try to select best/famous restaurants for the food on our trips
9. Can we change the itinerary?
Yes, you can make suggestions. We will analyze this and, if we consider it feasible, we will apply it.
10. Can the trip be personalized?
Yes, we can customize any trip based on your needs and feasibility.
11. Do you prefer to take medications with me?
Yes, it is recommended to bring your own medicines on the trip