For over a decade, GAC Holidays has been the name Goa’s students trust for unforgettable, wallet-friendly adventures. After years of taking young explorers through the classic North India circuit—Manali, Shimla, Amritsar, and Delhi—GAC is ready to write its next chapter, and this one heads straight into the snow-capped valleys of Kashmir.
The 11-day journey runs from December 26 to January 5, timed perfectly for the winter break, and covers Vaishno Devi, Pahalgam, Srinagar, Gulmarg, Sonmarg, and a night on a houseboat on the iconic Dal Lake. Students will travel by train from Margao, beginning with the Konkan Kanya Express to Mumbai and the Swaraj Express onward to Katra, before the real adventure begins—the sacred Vaishno Devi Yatra, snow activities in Gulmarg, and scenic drives through some of the most photographed countryside in India.
“Every year, we watch students come back from our trips completely transformed—more confident and more curious about the world,” said a GAC Holidays spokesperson. “Kashmir has been the most requested destination by far, and we’ve built a package that keeps it real and affordable, with no compromises on the experience.”
Priced at ₹22,000 per person for non-AC train travel and ₹26,000 for AC travel, the package includes 3-star hotel stays on triple/quad sharing, daily breakfast and dinner, sightseeing, transfers, and the entire train journey both ways, with just ₹4,000 needed to confirm a seat.
Over the past ten years, GAC has taken thousands of students across North India, building a reputation for safety, structure, and genuinely enjoyable itineraries. “Our Manali-Shimla trip was the first time most of us had seen snow,” recalls a former traveller from Goa University. “GAC made it easy for our parents to say yes, and easy for us to have the time of our lives.”
Students who book before September 15 will receive complimentary Shikara rides on Dal Lake, adding another reason why this is shaping up to be Goa’s most talked-about student trip of the year.
Seats are limited. For bookings and details, call GAC Holidays at +91 8007274939 / +91 8208595309, or visit their office at S104, First Floor, Gera Imperium Star, Patto, Panaji, Goa 403001.
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