Arrive in Jammu, known as the "City of Temples", and proceed by road to Katra, the base town for the sacred Vaishno Devi Temple. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and relax for the evening.
Embark on a 10-day soulful and scenic journey through the majestic landscapes of Jammu & Kashmir. Begin your trip with a spiritual visit to the revered Vaishno Devi Shrine nestled in the Trikuta Mountains. Explore the tranquil hill station of Patnitop, unwind in the picturesque valleys of Pahalgam, and get enchanted by the pristine meadows of Gulmarg. Your adventure continues in Srinagar, where Mughal gardens, serene lakes, and a day trip to the heavenly Sonamarg await. This perfectly balanced itinerary offers spiritual bliss, nature's grandeur, and cultural richness — ideal for families and nature lovers alike.
Arrive in Jammu, known as the "City of Temples", and proceed by road to Katra, the base town for the sacred Vaishno Devi Temple. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and relax for the evening.
Begin your day early with a pilgrimage to the Holy Shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi, located 12 km uphill from Katra in the Trikuta Hills at an altitude of 5,200 ft. Devotees can opt to reach the shrine by helicopter, pony, palki, or battery car as alternatives to the trek. If time permits, visit the Bhairon Temple. Return to Katra and spend the evening at leisure.
Post breakfast, drive to the charming hill station of Patnitop, set on a scenic plateau at 2,024 meters. On arrival, check in and later visit Nag Temple, Padora Enclave, and the Patnitop Park. If time permits, take an optional trip to Sanasar, a cup-shaped meadow surrounded by coniferous forests, and Nathatop, a popular viewpoint.
After breakfast, drive to Pahalgam, the "Valley of Shepherds", passing through the Chenani-Nashri Tunnel, Ramban, and Banihal. Upon arrival, check in and relax in this scenic town on the banks of the Lidder River, known for its tranquil environment and as a base for Amarnath Yatra treks.
After breakfast, explore the stunning Aru Valley, a peaceful destination surrounded by lush meadows and a base for Kolahoi Glacier treks. Continue to the iconic Betaab Valley, named after the Bollywood film "Betaab", known for its lush green surroundings. Later, visit Chandanwari, the starting point for the Amarnath Yatra. You may also take a pony ride (at direct cost) to the beautiful Baisaran Valley, a sprawling meadow ideal for nature lovers and trekkers.
Post breakfast, drive to Gulmarg via Mattan Temple, Pampore saffron fields, apple orchards, and cricket bat factories. Nestled at 8,800 ft, Gulmarg — the "Meadow of Flowers" — is known for its natural beauty, vintage charm, and as a hub for winter skiing. In the afternoon, take an optional Gondola Ride to Apharwat and Khilanmarg, offering breathtaking mountain views.
After breakfast, head to Srinagar, the jewel of Kashmir. Check into your hotel or houseboat. In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing Shikara Ride on Dal Lake (at your own cost), gliding past floating gardens, lotus fields, and handicraft shops known for papier-mâché and wood carvings.
Today, set out on a day trip to Sonamarg, the “Meadow of Gold”, located at 2,690 m. En route, enjoy views of the Sindh Valley. On arrival, explore Thajiwas Glacier, which remains snow-covered throughout the year. The region is also a gateway to treks to Gadsar and Satsar Lakes. Return to Srinagar by late afternoon.
After breakfast, visit Shankaracharya Temple, followed by a tour of Srinagar’s famous Mughal Gardens – Nishat Bagh (Garden of Pleasure), Shalimar Bagh (Garden of Love), and Cheshmashahi (Royal Spring), all offering splendid views of Dal Lake and the surrounding hills. Time permitting, visit Hazratbal Shrine. Enjoy some leisure time for shopping in the local markets.
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Srinagar Airport for your onward journey with beautiful memories of Kashmir.
Aiming to satisfy all travel needs at the best possible costs along with the best customer service.
Team GoParyatak thinks that human touch in all travel services is necessary as it involves long term planning and huge money investment from travelers. A single mistake/bad planning may cost huge losses. So, the booking process is simple and offline.
Procedure:
We share an emergency contact dedicated for that particular tourist destination 2 days prior to the travel date. We also share hotel vouchers and transport vouchers along with the detailed itinerary. Chauffeur details are shared 1 day before the exact travel date.
If there happens to be an issue while travelling, Please immediately contact our 24×7 Support service immediately. We are happy to help you and resolve your concerns as soon as possible.
Our only aim is to offer you the best experience while travelling.
Cancellation Policy:
In the event of cancellation of tour / travel services due to any avoidable / unavoidable reason/s we must be notified of the same in writing. Cancellation charges will be effective from the date we receive advice in writing, and cancellation charges would be as follows:
Anytime after booking confirmation: 10% of the Tour / service cost (Will not be refunded in any case including lockdown similar situations)
15 days prior to arrival: 50% of the Tour / service cost
07 days prior to arrival: 75% of the Tour / service cost
48 hours prior to arrival OR No Show: No Refund
Note: Written cancellation will be accepted on all working days, except Sunday, Any cancellation sent on Sunday’s will be considered on the next working day (Monday).
For the X-mas and new year, Summer, Diwali, Holi, Dussehra different period payment policy applicable by hotels will be applicable
In case you cancel the trip after your tour start date, refund would be restricted to a limited amount only which too would depend on the amount that we would be able to recover from our hospitality partners & contractors involved in your tour management. For unused hotel accommodation, chartered transportation & missed meals etc. we do not bear any responsibility to refund.
In case of unique situations like lockdowns announced by the Govt, if travel service providers and travellers do not have any role in cancellation, dates extension facility will be provided to the travellers. Rescheduling to peak seasonal dates / blackout dates may incur fare difference.
In some circumstances like the traveller’s death a few hours before the travel plan, we will coordinate with all the stakeholders in the tour (i.e hotels, cabs, airtickets) and try to provide maximum refunds to the traveller’s family.
In all the scenarios & circumstances, GoParyatak will retain the 10% amount paid by the traveller as a token of already put booking efforts.
25% of total cost at the time of booking confirmation
Next 25% 1 month before actual travel date
Next 50% 15 Days before tour begins
NOTE: Guests have to clear 100% payment before the tour begins. Driver contact details will be shared only after that.
Requests of holding back some of the travel cost till end of the tour and paying after return will not be
entertained.
The company is not responsible for any loss or damage to personal belongings during the stay in the hotel or while traveling in the coach. Due to theft or loss of baggage, tour participants can lodge a complaint with the local authorities on his/her sole discretion, cost, risk and consequences. GoParyatak advices it’s tourists to opt for a good suitable insurance plan suitable to him/her
Yes, we are ready to workout with your budget. We can change hotels and itinerary to fit the package in your budget. Quality of services may get affected if we try to reduce too much budget.
No, there is no fee for our vacation planning consultation for routine itineraries & destinations. In case of complicated itineraries where we have to put extra efforts, costs, we may request for an intent-to-travel deposit to begin the process.
We do manage group tours but usually we do not do fixed departure tours.
Cancellation Policy:
In the event of cancellation of tour / travel services due to any avoidable / unavoidable reason/s we must be notified of the same in writing. Cancellation charges will be effective from the date we receive advice in writing, and cancellation charges would be as follows:
Anytime after booking confirmation: 10% of the Tour / service cost (Will not be refunded in any case including lockdown similar situations)
15 days prior to arrival: 50% of the Tour / service cost
07 days prior to arrival: 75% of the Tour / service cost
48 hours prior to arrival OR No Show: No Refund
Note: Written cancellation will be accepted on all working days, except Sunday, Any cancellation sent on Sunday’s will be considered on the next working day (Monday).
For the X-mas and new year, Summer, Diwali, Holi, Dussehra different period payment policy applicable by hotels will be applicable
In case you cancel the trip after your tour start date, refund would be restricted to a limited amount only which too would depend on the amount that we would be able to recover from our hospitality partners & contractors involved in your tour management. For unused hotel accommodation, chartered transportation & missed meals etc. we do not bear any responsibility to refund.
In case of unique situations like lockdowns announced by the Govt, if travel service providers and travellers do not have any role in cancellation, dates extension facility will be provided to the travellers. Rescheduling to peak seasonal dates / blackout dates may incur fare difference.
In some circumstances like the traveller’s death a few hours before the travel plan, we will coordinate with all the stakeholders in the tour (i.e hotels, cabs, airtickets) and try to provide maximum refunds to the traveller’s family.
In all the scenarios & circumstances, GoParyatak will retain the 10% amount paid by the traveller as a token of already put booking efforts.
Altering dates is possible only if booked hotels / stays allow it. This facility may vary on a hotel to hotel basis.
Yes, usually we quote an amount inclusive of the GST factor but still, we advise you to please reconfirm with our team before paying the travel package advance amount.
Currently TCS (Tax Collected at Source) is applicable for tours and services booked outside India, pre-booked in India. TCS is not applicable for domestic tours and travel services. TCS is payable by the traveller to their direct travel agent. TCS amount for outbound tours is 5% of the total package amount which is separately payable. It can not be included in package cost.
All the travel services are optional. Travellers can book any one of the services right from Airport transfers, Air tickets, only cab for destinations, only hotels / resorts / homestays, meal coupons. If travellers want, they can book all the travel services with us. It is upto them. Generally, in our routine travel package, we include Accommodation cost + local travel cost. Meals & air tickets are optional and we advise our travellers to pay for entry tickets and activities locally. A lot of money can be saved by negotiating for activities locally.
There are few destinations where the government collects taxes from the tourists locally. For example, tourism dirham in UAE is collected by hotels on behalf of the local government directly from the traveller. GoParyatak can’t make it part of your travel package. In case of any misconduct by travellers, local governments may impose fines on the travellers. GoParyatak doesn;t hold any responsibility in this. Guests have to directly deal with it and pay directly to the local authorities.
GoParyatak doesn’t hold any responsibility if a traveler misses the pickup due to personal reasons. Travellers must have to bear the rescheduling costs.