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7-Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary for Kashmir in July 2023

  1. Day 1: Srinagar
    12 minutes (5.1 km) from Srinagar International Airport

    In the morning, visit the Mughal Gardens, which includes Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh and Chashme Shahi. Afternoon, take a shikara ride on Dal Lake and visit the floating market. In the evening, explore the old city and try some local street food.

  2. Day 2: Gulmarg
    1 hour 56 minutes (58.9 km) from Srinagar

    Spend the morning skiing or snowboarding in the winter sports capital of India. In the afternoon, take the Gondola ride to enjoy the magnificent views of the snow-clad mountains. In the evening, relax at your hotel.

  3. Day 3: Pahalgam
    2 hours 30 minutes (91.2 km) from Gulmarg

    Visit the stunning Betaab Valley and Aru Valley in the morning. In the afternoon, go rafting on the Lidder River or enjoy a horse ride. In the evening, take a leisurely walk around the town.

  4. Day 4: Sonamarg
    3 hours 13 minutes (81.2 km) from Pahalgam

    Take a scenic drive to the "Meadow of Gold". In the morning, trek to the Thajiwas Glacier or take a pony ride. In the afternoon, visit the picturesque Vishansar Lake and Krishnasar Lake. In the evening, relax at your hotel.

  5. Day 5: Leh
    8 hours 47 minutes (423 km) from Sonamarg

    Take an early morning flight to Leh and spend the day acclimatizing to the high altitude. In the afternoon, visit the Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace. In the evening, explore the local markets and try some Ladakhi cuisine.

  6. Day 6: Nubra Valley
    4 hours 51 minutes (120 km) from Leh

    Visit the Diskit Monastery and the Maitreya Buddha statue in the morning. In the afternoon, take a camel ride on the sand dunes of Hunder and visit the ancient Silk Route village of Sumur. In the evening, relax at your campsite.

  7. Day 7: Pangong Tso
    5 hours 34 minutes (223 km) from Nubra Valley

    Visit the stunning Pangong Tso lake and its beautiful surroundings. In the morning, take a leisurely walk along the shore and enjoy the views. In the afternoon, visit the 3 Idiots movie point and the nearby villages. In the evening, drive back to Leh and enjoy a farewell dinner.

Recommendations

Consider visiting the Dachigam National Park, which is home to the endangered Hangul deer. You can also take a day trip to the beautiful Tso Moriri lake or go on a trek to the Stok Kangri peak. To maximize your fun, try to attend the Ladakh Festival, which takes place in September. Finally, make sure to carry warm clothes, as the nights can get chilly even in July.

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