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7-Day Itinerary for Katra, Kashmir, Amritsar, Mathura (Family Friendly) - June 2023

  1. Day 1: Katra
    10 minutes (1.3 miles) from Katra Bus Stand

    Take a morning hike to Vaishno Devi Temple. In the afternoon, explore the local markets and indulge in delicious street food. In the evening, attend the Aarti ceremony at the temple.

  2. Day 2: Kashmir
    3 hours (97.3 miles) from Katra

    Enjoy the scenic beauty of Kashmir with a shikara ride on Dal Lake. In the afternoon, visit the iconic Mughal Gardens. In the evening, have some authentic Kashmiri cuisine.

  3. Day 3: Amritsar
    6 hours (224 miles) from Kashmir

    Start the day by visiting the Golden Temple, followed by Jallianwala Bagh. In the afternoon, visit the Wagah Border to witness the Border Closing Ceremony. In the evening, explore the local markets and indulge in some shopping.

  4. Day 4: Mathura
    10 hours (435 miles) from Amritsar

    Visit the birthplace of Lord Krishna at the Sri Krishna Janmasthan Temple. In the afternoon, visit the Govardhan Hill and the Radha Kund. In the evening, attend the Aarti ceremony at the Dwarkadhish Temple.

  5. Day 5: Mathura
    30 minutes (9.6 miles) from Dwarkadhish Temple

    Explore the local markets and indulge in some sweets like peda and lassi. In the afternoon, visit the Vishram Ghat and take a boat ride on the Yamuna River. In the evening, attend the Bhagwat Geeta Aarti at the Gita Mandir.

  6. Day 6: Amritsar
    10 hours (435 miles) from Mathura

    Visit the Durgiana Temple and the Ram Bagh Gardens. In the afternoon, visit the Partition Museum and learn about the history of the India-Pakistan Partition. In the evening, attend the Palki Ceremony at the Golden Temple.

  7. Day 7: Katra
    6 hours (224 miles) from Amritsar

    Return to Katra. In the afternoon, visit the Bhimgarh Fort and explore the Raghunath Bazaar. In the evening, attend the Aarti ceremony at the Vaishno Devi Temple.

Recommendations

While in Kashmir, consider taking a side trip to Gulmarg for skiing and snowboarding. In Amritsar, visit the Pul Kanjari, a historical village near the Wagah Border. In Mathura, take a day trip to Agra to see the Taj Mahal. To maximize your fun, try to plan for some downtime in between activities.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Shikara ride on Dal Lake (2 hours, INR 500)
  • Mughal Gardens (2 hours, INR 300)
  • Wagah Border ceremony (2 hours, free)
  • Border closing ceremony (2 hours, free)
  • Sri Krishna Janmasthan Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Boat ride on Yamuna River (2 hours, INR 100)
  • Partition Museum (2 hours, INR 200)
  • Bhimgarh Fort (2 hours, INR 50)
  • Taj Mahal trip (10 hours, INR 2000)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 3150
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