Day 1: Mumbai: train to Delhi
- Start your trip from Mumbai to Delhi by train.
- Overnight train journey.
Kashmir, Delhi and Amritsar
Customised 12 Nights / 13 Days by train from Mumbai
- Destination
- Delhi, Amritsar and Kashmir
- Duration
- 12 Nights / 13 Days
- Departure
- Customised: dates planned around your group
- Starts and ends
- Mumbai to Mumbai by train
Overview
A long, unhurried circuit that starts with two days of Delhi's monuments and street food, takes the Vande Bharat to Amritsar for the Golden Temple and the Wagah Border, then continues by train to Jammu and on to Kashmir.
In Kashmir the plan covers Gulmarg, Sonmarg, Srinagar's Mughal gardens with a night on a Dal Lake houseboat, and Pahalgam, before a homestay night in Jammu and the train home.
Highlights
- Red Fort, Chandni Chowk and India Gate
- Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar and Lotus Temple
- Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh and Wagah Border
- Gulmarg and Sonmarg day trips
- Night on a Dal Lake houseboat with a shikara ride
- Pahalgam, the Valley of Shepherds
Destination photos are for illustration and do not show specific hotels or included activities.
Day-by-day itinerary
13 days. Delhi's monuments, the Golden Temple and Wagah Border, then Gulmarg, Sonmarg, a Dal Lake houseboat and Pahalgam.
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Day 2: Delhi
- Reach Delhi, check in at the hotel and freshen up.
- Red Fort and Jama Masjid, then Chandni Chowk for street food and shopping.
- Late evening visit to India Gate.
- Dinner and stay at the hotel.
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Day 3: Delhi
- Humayun's Tomb, then the 15th-century tombs of Lodhi Gardens and the nearby Safdarjung Tomb.
- Qutub Minar and Lotus Temple.
- Optional: dinner (on own) and shopping at Connaught Place, or the water show at Akshardham Temple.
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Day 4: Delhi to Amritsar
- Check out after breakfast and board the Vande Bharat (22487) to Amritsar.
- Reach Amritsar around 8:45 pm and check in. Option to visit the Golden Temple at night.
- Dinner and stay at the hotel.
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Day 5: Amritsar sightseeing
- Jallianwala Bagh, Vaishno Devi Temple, Durgiana Temple, the Wagah Border, Gobind Fort and the Golden Temple.
- Dinner and stay at the hotel.
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Day 6: Amritsar to Jammu to Srinagar
- Morning train (18309) from Amritsar to Jammu Tawi, arriving around 2:05 pm.
- Car or tempo traveller to Srinagar (250 km).
- Transfer to the hotel, followed by dinner.
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Day 7: Gulmarg
- Full-day trip to Gulmarg (about a 3-hour drive), known for its ski slopes and its 18-hole golf course.
- Visit the Maharani Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Optional gondola ride (cable car) from Gulmarg to Kongdoori and Mary's Shoulder (at own cost).
- Evening return to the hotel in Srinagar.
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Day 8: Sonmarg
- Full-day excursion to Sonmarg, the 'meadow of gold' (about a 3-hour drive), along the Sindh river.
- Optional pony ride to a glacier (own payment).
- Return to the hotel in Srinagar.
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Day 9: Srinagar: gardens and houseboat
- Nishat Bagh, Shankaracharya Temple, the Tulip Garden (if in bloom), Hazratbal Shrine and Shalimar Bagh.
- Check in at the houseboat and take a shikara ride on Dal Lake.
- Dinner and stay on the houseboat.
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Day 10: Srinagar to Pahalgam
- Drive to Pahalgam, visiting saffron fields, the Avantipur ruins and the Anantnag sulphur spring on the way.
- Optional (own cost): Aru Valley, Betaab Valley and Chandanwari, or evening coffee at a Pahalgam cafe.
- Dinner and stay in Pahalgam.
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Day 11: Pahalgam to Jammu
- Drive to Jammu after breakfast.
- Late evening check-in at the homestay, followed by dinner.
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Day 12: Jammu: train to Mumbai
- Auto-rickshaw to the station (5 to 7 minutes from the homestay).
- Board the train at 11:35 am. Overnight train journey.
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Day 13: Arrive in Mumbai
- Reach Mumbai by 4:10 pm.
Accommodation and transport
Accommodation
- 10 nights in hotels (or similar): Delhi, Amritsar, Srinagar, Pahalgam
- 1 night on a Dal Lake houseboat (Day 9)
- 1 night at a homestay in Jammu (Day 11)
- 2 nights on the train
Transport
- Sleeper class train fare
- Vande Bharat (22487) Delhi to Amritsar and train 18309 Amritsar to Jammu Tawi
- Tempo traveller for the Kashmir road journey
- Toll taxes, driver's allowance and parking
Meals
- 10 breakfasts and 9 dinners
Inclusions and exclusions
Included
- Accommodation in the mentioned hotels or similar: 10 nights
- 2 nights on the train
- 10 breakfasts and 9 dinners
- Round-trip transport by tempo traveller
- Sightseeing as per the itinerary
- One 1-hour shikara ride on Dal Lake
- Toll taxes, driver's allowance, parking and applicable taxes
- Sleeper class train fare
Not included
- Aru Valley, Betaab Valley and Chandanwari charges
- Garden entry
- Insurance
- Pony rides
- Activities
- Gondola (cable ride)
- Helipad ride
- Union cabs
- Entry tickets
- Laundry
- Room service
Important notes and conditions
- In winter, travellers may need to hire chain jeeps from Tangmarg to Gulmarg because of snowfall. This cost is paid by travellers.
Cancellation policy
- Cancellation more than 45 days before: 50% refund.
- Within 45 days: no refund.
- No refund for vehicle breakdowns or natural events such as landslides, floods, earthquakes or heavy snowfall, or any other reason beyond the company's control.
Terms
- Mumbai jurisdiction applies.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a fixed group tour?
No. It is a customised package, so the dates and pace can be planned around your group.
Which train class is included?
Sleeper class train fare is included.
Are Gulmarg gondola and Pahalgam valley trips included?
No. The gondola, pony rides, union cabs and Aru, Betaab and Chandanwari charges are paid separately.
What about winter travel?
In heavy snow, chain jeeps may be needed from Tangmarg to Gulmarg. This cost is paid by travellers.
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