Delhi is not just a city — it is the crossroads of India's pilgrimage geography. Every year, millions of devotees begin the most sacred journeys of their lives from Delhi's railway stations and airports, travelling north and northwest into the Himalayas where the divine awaits. Among these journeys, one stands apart: the combined Amarnath Yatra and Vaishno Devi pilgrimage — the complete Shiv-Shakti journey that covers both the most powerful Shiva shrine (Amarnath Cave, 3,888 m) and the most beloved Shakti shrine (Mata Vaishno Devi, 1,560 m) in a single seamlessly planned trip. Our Amarnath Yatra with Vaishno Devi from Delhi (10 Nights / 11 Days) begins at New Delhi Railway Station and ends at New Delhi — a complete circle, handled by our team from Day 1 to Day 11. The journey covers the Vaishno Devi shrine in the Trikuta Hills of Katra, the Dal Lake and Mughal Gardens of Srinagar, the alpine meadows of Sonamarg, the Neelgrath Helipad at Baltal, Panchtarni at 3,657 metres, and finally the Holy Amarnath Cave at 3,888 metres. Both shrine helicopters are included. All SASB and SMVDSB permits handled. All hotels, all meals (pure veg, no onion, no garlic), private AC transport throughout, and a dedicated tour manager from Delhi to Delhi. Jai Mata Di. Bam Bam Bhole.
About Mata Vaishno Devi & Amarnath Cave
In Hindu philosophy, Shiva and Shakti are not separate deities — they are two aspects of the same supreme reality. Shakti is the divine energy, the active principle of creation — without whom even Shiva remains inert. Shiva is the eternal consciousness, the witness, the ultimate source — without whom Shakti has no direction. The universe exists in the union of the two. Every married couple in Hindu tradition is seen as an earthly reflection of Shiva and Parvati (Shakti). Every pilgrimage in the Shakta and Shaiva traditions ultimately leads to this same recognition. When a devotee undertakes our Vaishno Devi with Amarnath Package 2026, they walk both halves of this cosmic reality: Mata Vaishno Devi (Shakti, the divine mother) in the Trikuta Hills of Jammu — and then Baba Amarnath (Shiva, the eternal Lord) in the Kashmir Himalayas. The two shrines are approximately 340 km apart by road. But spiritually, they are inseparable. The Mata who blesses your deepest wish is the same Parvati who sat beside Shiva inside the Amarnath Cave and received the secret of eternal life. By seeking both blessings in one journey — you are, in the fullest sense, seeking the divine couple's grace. Jai Mata Di. Bam Bam Bhole.
Why Choose This Amarnath Yatra with Vaishno Devi from Delhi ?
The most complete pilgrimage journey from Delhi in 11 days. Our Amarnath Yatra with Vaishno Devi package from Delhi combines three of India's most sacred spiritual destinations in one seamless journey: the Golden Temple of Amritsar — the holiest shrine of the Sikhs and one of the most spiritually powerful places on earth regardless of faith — followed by Mata Vaishno Devi's Trikuta Hills cave shrine in Katra, and finally Baba Barfani's ice Shivalinga inside the Amarnath Cave at 3,888 metres in the Kashmir Himalayas. The Wagah Border flag ceremony on Day 2 evening is one of India's most dramatic patriotic spectacles — a fitting start to a journey that moves from the Punjab plains through the Shivalik Hills into the Kashmir Valley and up to the high Himalayas. This 11-day, 10-night package covers approximately 1,400 km of diverse Indian landscape: from Delhi's urban warmth to the golden fields of Punjab, the Trikuta Hills of Jammu, the green Kashmir Valley, the alpine meadows of Sonamarg, and the snowfields above Panchtarni. Both shrine helicopters included. All permits, hotels, meals, and 24/7 tour manager from Delhi to Delhi. Jai Mata Di. Bam Bam Bhole.
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Day 1
Depart Delhi — Overnight Journey to Jammu / Katra
Assemble at New Delhi Railway Station / designated meeting point by 8:00 PM (departure time confirmed on booking). Board the overnight train or AC vehicle toward Jammu/Katra. Recommended trains: Jammu Mail (12031), Uttar Sampark Kranti Express (12445), or Vaishno Devi Express — all offer direct connectivity from New Delhi to Jammu Tawi. Alternatively, travel by private AC Tempo Traveller or Innova (overnight, approx. 12–14 hours by road). Our tour manager distributes journey snacks, reviews the 11-day route, and conducts document check (Aadhaar cards, passport photos for RFID registration, CHC forms). Overnight
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Day 2
Arrive Katra — Hotel Check-In — Rest & Yatra Preparation
Arrive at Jammu Tawi by morning. Transfer by vehicle from Jammu to Katra (56 km / 2 hrs). Check in to Katra hotel. Freshen up, rest, and have breakfast. Afternoon: optional visit to Katra town and Banganga (the official start of the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage route, 2 km from Katra). Vaishno Devi RFID Yatra slip registration with our team. Evening briefing: guide covers the darshan route, helicopter procedure, early morning departure time, and optional Bhaironji Temple darshan post-shrine. Pure vegetarian dinner at hotel (no onion, no garlic). Overnight Katra hotel. Altitude: 760 m.
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Day 3
Katra → Vaishno Devi Shrine Darshan → Bhaironji Temple → Return Katra
Early morning transfer to Katra Helipad. Board helicopter to Sanjichhat (7–8 min flight, included in package) — bypassing the steepest section of the 14 km Banganga route. From Sanjichhat: trek approximately 2.5 km to the Holy Bhawan of Mata Vaishno Devi (1,560 m). Darshan at the three sacred pindis — Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, and Mahasaraswati — inside the ancient cave shrine. Optional: Bhaironji Temple (1.5 km from Bhawan — darshan of the guardian deity, traditionally completing the pilgrimage). Optional: Ardhkuwari Cave en route (the sacred meditation cave where Mata rested for 9 months). Return helicopter or trek to Katra. Evening rest at hotel. Dinner and overnight Katra hotel. Altitude at shrine: 1,560 m.
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Day 4
Katra → Srinagar — Via Banihal Tunnel — Kashmir Valley (approx. 280 km / 7–8 hrs)
Early morning departure from Katra by private AC vehicle. Drive via Jammu → Udhampur → Ramban gorge (carved by the Chenab River, one of India's most dramatic gorge roads) → Banihal Tunnel (11 km, one of India's longest road tunnels) → Qazigund → Kashmir Valley → Srinagar. En route photo stops at scenic viewpoints. Option: Patnitop stop for refreshment (2,024 m, pine forest viewpoint). Arrive Srinagar by late afternoon. Check-in to hotel. SASB Yatra permit and Amarnath RFID card briefing with our guide — documents check, CHC verification. Dal Lake evening walk at leisure. Dinner and overnight Srinagar. Altitude: 1,585 m.
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Day 5
Srinagar — Dal Lake · Mughal Gardens · Shankaracharya Temple · Pari Mahal
Full-day Srinagar sightseeing: morning shikara ride on Dal Lake — glide past floating gardens, lotus blooms, and Mughal-era houseboats on one of Asia's most iconic lakes. Visit Mughal Gardens: Shalimar Bagh (Emperor Jahangir's 17th-century garden of love) and Nishat Bagh (12-terraced garden of bliss, the largest in Kashmir). Shankaracharya Temple — ancient hilltop Shiva temple with panoramic Kashmir Valley views. Pari Mahal — the terraced Palace of Fairies above Dal Lake. Afternoon: Lal Chowk market (Kashmiri pashmina, saffron, walnut wood crafts, dry fruits). RFID card collection from SASB centre in Srinagar if not already arranged. Dinner and overnight Srinagar. Altitude: 1,585 m.
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Day 6
Srinagar → Sonamarg — Acclimatisation — Thajiwas Glacier — Overnight Stay
Morning departure from Srinagar to Sonamarg (80 km / 2.5 hrs via Sindh Valley). Arrive Sonamarg (2,730 m) — the Meadow of Gold. Check-in to hotel. This is your critical acclimatisation day before the 3,888-metre cave tomorrow. Walk the golden meadows, optional horseback ride to Thajiwas Glacier base (extra cost), Sindh River walk, optional white-water rafting on the Sindh. Drink 4+ litres of water, eat light, rest by late afternoon. Guide conducts Amarnath darshan day briefing: 4:00 AM wake-up, helipad procedure, Panchtarni acclimatisation, packing list check (helicopter baggage max 5–7 kg), cave rules and etiquette. Dinner and overnight Sonamarg hotel. Altitude: 2,730 m.
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Day 7
Sonamarg → Neelgrath Helipad → Helicopter → Panchtarni → Holy Cave → Baltal → Srinagar
Wake-up: 4:00 AM. Light breakfast: 4:30 AM. Vehicle departs Sonamarg to Neelgrath Helipad at Baltal (15 km / 30 mins). Arrive helipad by 5:30 AM. RFID check, boarding pass. Helicopter at 6:00 AM (weather permitting) — 8 to 10-minute flight to Panchtarni (3,657 m). Acclimatise 10–15 minutes at Panchtarni. Trek 6 km to Holy Amarnath Cave (3,888 m) — 1.5 to 2 hours on foot. Pony or palki available (extra cost). Optional dip in Amar Ganga stream. Darshan of Baba Barfani — the naturally forming ice Shivalinga. Morning aarti at 6:00–6:30 AM for first-batch pilgrims. Return trek 6 km to Panchtarni. Board return helicopter Panchtarni → Neelgrath. Vehicle transfer Baltal → Srinagar (95 km / ~2.5 hrs). En route optional Kheer Bhawani Temple stop (14 km from Srinagar — Shakti Peeth, time permitting). Check-in Srinagar hotel. Dinner and overnight. Altitude at cave: 3,888 m.
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Day 8
Srinagar — Rest / Buffer Day + Gulmarg Excursion or Kheer Bhawani + Local Temples
Post-darshan rest morning. This is also your built-in buffer day — if Day 7 was delayed by weather or SASB suspension, darshan shifts here and the remaining itinerary adjusts by one day. If darshan completed on Day 7: full-day Gulmarg excursion (56 km / 1.5 hrs from Srinagar). Gulmarg — Meadow of Flowers at 2,650 m — panoramic Himalayan views, Gondola Phase 1 to Kongdori (extra cost), optional pony ride across the meadow (extra cost). Return to Srinagar. Alternatively: Kheer Bhawani Temple (if not visited en route Day 7), Sarada Temple, Awantipura Ruins (30 km from Srinagar). Evening at Lal Chowk for final Kashmiri shopping. Overnight Srinagar hotel. Altitude: 1,585 m.
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Day 9
Srinagar → Awantipura Ruins → Patnitop → Jammu — Overnight Jammu
Morning check-out from Srinagar. Begin return road journey to Jammu (approx. 270–300 km / 7–8 hrs). En route: Awantipura Ruins (11 km from Srinagar — 1,100-year-old Vishnu temple built by King Awantiman, Archaeological Survey of India excavation site, hauntingly beautiful). Continue through Banihal Tunnel, Ramban gorge, Udhampur to Patnitop (2,024 m) — pine forest viewpoint, visit Nag Mandir. Continue descent to Jammu. Check-in to Jammu hotel. Optional evening visit to Raghunath Temple (one of North India's largest Ram temple complexes). Dinner and overnight Jammu hotel. Altitude: 327 m.
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Day 10
Jammu → Delhi — Overnight Journey (Train or Vehicle)
Morning at leisure in Jammu. Breakfast at hotel. Check-out. Transfer to Jammu Tawi Railway Station for the overnight return train to New Delhi (Jammu Mail / Uttar Sampark Kranti / other connecting trains), or board the return private AC vehicle for the road journey to Delhi (approx. 12–14 hours). Our tour manager assists with station departure and boarding. Snacks and refreshments provided for the return journey. The 11 days of Himalayan travel, divine darshans, and Kashmir's beauty draw to a close — but the blessings of Mata Vaishno Devi and Baba Amarnath travel with you forever. Overnight en route to Delhi.
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Day 11
Arrival Back in Delhi — Yatra Complete. Jai Mata Di. Bam Bam Bhole.
Arrive at New Delhi Railway Station or your designated Delhi drop point in the morning. Our team coordinates luggage unloading and dispersal. 11 days. Two sacred shrines. The Trikuta Hills and the Kashmir Himalayas. Mata Vaishno Devi's blessings and Baba Barfani's grace. The golden meadows of Sonamarg, the Dal Lake at sunrise, the Mughal Gardens, the aerial view from the helicopter, and the silence inside the Holy Cave at 3,888 metres. All of it, complete. Jai Mata Di. Bam Bam Bhole. Jay Bhole Bhandari.
Day wise Itinerary
