14-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Delhi, Manali, Gulmarg, Amritsar, Katra

  1. Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
    Indira Gandhi International Airport to hotel (15 km, 45 minutes)

    Bustling Capital City

  2. Day 2: Exploring Delhi
    Hotel to Red Fort (8 km, 25 minutes)

    Red Fort - Historic Landmark

    Red Fort to Humayun's Tomb (11 km, 35 minutes)

    Humayun's Tomb - Mughal-era Mausoleum

    Humayun's Tomb to Lotus Temple (10 km, 30 minutes)

    Lotus Temple - Bahá'í House of Worship

  3. Day 3: Travel to Manali
    Delhi to Manali by flight (approx. 1.5 hours)

    Snowy Mountain Town

  4. Day 4: Skiing in Solang Valley
    Hotel to Solang Valley (13 km, 40 minutes)

    Solang Valley - Skiing Destination

  5. Day 5: Snowboarding in Rohtang Pass
    Hotel to Rohtang Pass (52 km, 2 hours)

    Rohtang Pass - Snowboarding Destination

  6. Day 6: Travel to Gulmarg
    Manali to Gulmarg by flight (approx. 1.5 hours)

    Winter Wonderland

  7. Day 7: Skiing in Gulmarg
    Hotel to Gulmarg Ski Resort (5 km, 10 minutes)

    Gulmarg Ski Resort - Skiing Destination

  8. Day 8: Gondola Ride
    Hotel to Gulmarg Gondola (8 km, 15 minutes)

    Gulmarg Gondola - Scenic Ride

  9. Day 9: Travel to Amritsar
    Gulmarg to Amritsar by flight (approx. 1.5 hours)

    Vibrant City

  10. Day 10: Golden Temple
    Hotel to Golden Temple (3 km, 15 minutes)

    Golden Temple - Religious Site

    Golden Temple to Wagah Border (33 km, 1 hour)

    Wagah Border - Border Closing Ceremony

  11. Day 11: Jallianwala Bagh
    Hotel to Jallianwala Bagh (2 km, 10 minutes)

    Jallianwala Bagh - Historic Site

    Jallianwala Bagh to Partition Museum (0.5 km, 5 minutes)

    Partition Museum - Museum

  12. Day 12: Travel to Katra
    Amritsar to Katra by train (approx. 4.5 hours)

    Pilgrimage Site

  13. Day 13: Vaishno Devi Temple
    Hotel to Vaishno Devi Temple (2 km, 30 minutes)

    Vaishno Devi Temple - Religious Site

  14. Day 14: Departure
    Hotel to Jammu Airport (48 km, 2 hours)

    Goodbye India

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Red Fort (2 hours, ₹35 per person)
  • Humayun's Tomb (1 hour, ₹35 per person)
  • Lotus Temple (1 hour, no entry fee)
  • Gulmarg Ski Resort (4 hours, ski pass starting from ₹700)
  • Gulmarg Gondola (2 hours, cable car ride starting from ₹740)
  • Golden Temple (1 hour, no entry fee)
  • Wagah Border (1.5 hours, no entry fee)
  • Jallianwala Bagh (1 hour, ₹15 per person)
  • Partition Museum (1 hour, ₹10 per person)
  • Vaishno Devi Temple (1-2 hours, no entry fee)
  • Total Estimated Costs (excluding flights and hotels): ₹1780-2100 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time:
- Spend more time in Delhi and visit other attractions like India Gate and Qutub Minar
- Go river rafting or paragliding in Manali
- Explore more of Amritsar's food scene, especially the street food
- Visit other nearby attractions in Katra like Baba Dhansar
If you have less time:
- Skip either Rohtang Pass or Solang Valley in Manali depending on your preference
- Skip Wagah Border ceremony if you're short on time
- Cut down your visit time at attractions by combining similar places
We recommend booking internal flights and trains in advance to avoid last-minute costs.
Have a safe and enjoyable trip!

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