Family-Friendly Rail Trip in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir

Day 1: Arrival in Katra

Katra, Jammu and Kashmir

10:00 AM

Check-in at Hotel

Upon arrival in Katra, check-in at your hotel and freshen up for the day's adventures.
Take a taxi from the railway station to your hotel. It is a 10-minute drive.
Cost depends on the hotel, 1 hour

12:00 PM

Lunch at Local Restaurant

Enjoy a delicious Kashmiri meal at a local restaurant to experience the authentic flavours of the region.
You can walk or take a short taxi ride to the restaurant.
Approximately £10 per person, 1 hour

2:00 PM

Banganga Temple Visit

Visit the sacred Banganga Temple, a significant pilgrimage site for devotees heading to Vaishno Devi.
The temple is within walking distance from the hotel or a short taxi ride away.
Free entry, 1.5 hours

4:00 PM

Shopping at Ardhkuwari Market

Explore the local market at Ardhkuwari for souvenirs, traditional Kashmiri handicrafts, and local delicacies.
It's a 15-minute walk or a quick taxi ride from Banganga Temple.
Shopping expenses vary, 1 hour

6:00 PM

Dinner at Hotel

Wind down the day with a relaxing dinner at your hotel's restaurant.
Head back to your hotel for dinner.
Cost depends on the hotel, 1 hour
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Day 2: Katra Exploration

Katra, Jammu and Kashmir

9:00 AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel before heading out for sightseeing.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel's restaurant.
Cost depends on the hotel, 1 hour

10:00 AM

Vaishno Devi Yatra

Embark on the Vaishno Devi Yatra, a pilgrimage to the holy shrine atop Trikuta Mountain.
Take a taxi or bus to Banganga, the starting point of the trek.
Approximately £5 for transport, Varies - full day activity

6:00 PM

Dinner at Local Restaurant

After a day of spiritual journey, savour a traditional Kashmiri dinner at a local restaurant.
Return from the Yatra and head to a nearby restaurant for dinner.
Approximately £15 per person, 1 hour
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