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7-Day Itinerary for Kashmir in December 2023

  1. Day 1: Arrival in Srinagar
    8 km from Srinagar International Airport

    In the morning, visit the famous Mughal Gardens - Shalimar and Nishat Bagh. In the afternoon, enjoy a peaceful shikara ride on the Dal Lake. In the evening, visit the Hazratbal Shrine.

  2. Day 2: Gulmarg
    52 km from Srinagar

    In the morning, take a scenic drive to Gulmarg - The Meadow of Flowers. Enjoy a Gondola ride and skiing in the afternoon. In the evening, visit the Maharani Temple.

  3. Day 3: Pahalgam
    88 km from Srinagar

    In the morning, visit the Awantipora Ruins on the way to Pahalgam. In the afternoon, enjoy scenic views of Betaab Valley and Aru Valley. In the evening, visit the Martand Sun Temple.

  4. Day 4: Sonamarg
    84 km from Srinagar

    In the morning, take a drive to Sonamarg and enjoy scenic views of the Thajiwas Glacier. In the afternoon, visit the Zojila Pass and the Baltal Valley. In the evening, explore the local markets.

  5. Day 5: Srinagar
    80 km from Sonamarg

    In the morning, visit the Shankaracharya Hill and the Pari Mahal. In the afternoon, visit the Jama Masjid and the Old City. In the evening, enjoy a Kashmiri Wazwan dinner.

  6. Day 6: Yusmarg
    47 km from Srinagar

    In the morning, take a scenic drive to Yusmarg and enjoy horse riding. In the afternoon, visit the Charar-i-Sharief Shrine and the Doodhpathri Valley. In the evening, visit the Tangmarg Waterfall.

  7. Day 7: Departure
    16 km from Srinagar International Airport

    In the morning, visit the Hari Parbat Fort and the Masjid of Akhund Mullah Shah. In the afternoon, explore the local markets for souvenirs. Departure in the evening for the airport.

Recommendations

You can also visit the Wular Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Asia, and the Dachigam National Park, home to the endangered Hangul deer. You can also take a side trip to visit the Kheer Bhawani Temple in Ganderbal. To maximize your fun, try the local cuisine, such as Rogan Josh and Gushtaba. Don't forget to buy authentic Kashmiri handicrafts, such as Pashmina shawls and paper-mache products. Lastly, make sure to check the weather before traveling and carry warm clothing as it will be cold in December.

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