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7-day Shoestring Budget Itinerary for Kashmir in February 2024

  1. Day 1: Srinagar
    30 minutes (8.2 km) from Srinagar International Airport

    In the morning, take a Shikara ride on Dal Lake. In the afternoon, visit the Mughal Gardens and enjoy the beautiful landscape. In the evening, attend a cultural program at the Tagore Hall.

  2. Day 2: Sonamarg
    3 hours (100 km) from Srinagar

    In the morning, explore the Thajiwas Glacier. In the afternoon, visit the Baltal Valley. In the evening, enjoy the sunset at the Zojila Pass.

  3. Day 3: Gulmarg
    2 hours 30 minutes (60.7 km) from Sonamarg

    In the morning, enjoy skiing or snowboarding in the Gulmarg ski resort. In the afternoon, take the Gondola cable car ride to the Apharwat Peak. In the evening, go for a walk in the Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve.

  4. Day 4: Pahalgam
    4 hours (140 km) from Gulmarg

    In the morning, visit the Betaab Valley and the Aru Valley. In the afternoon, take a pony ride to the Baisaran Valley. In the evening, enjoy a campfire and traditional Kashmiri cuisine at a local homestay.

  5. Day 5: Kupwara
    4 hours 15 minutes (130 km) from Pahalgam

    In the morning, visit the Lolab Valley. In the afternoon, relax at the Bangus Valley. In the evening, enjoy the sunset at the Wular Lake.

  6. Day 6: Leh
    8 hours (430 km) from Kupwara

    In the morning, take a flight to Leh. In the afternoon, visit the Hall of Fame and the Leh Palace. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Ladakhi dinner at a local restaurant.

  7. Day 7: Nubra Valley
    4 hours 30 minutes (120 km) from Leh

    In the morning, visit the Diskit Monastery and the Hunder Sand Dunes. In the afternoon, take a camel safari and visit the Panamik Hot Springs. In the evening, enjoy stargazing at the Nubra Valley.

Recommendations

Other local attractions include the Shankaracharya Hill, the Hazratbal Shrine, and the Martand Sun Temple. Side trips to the Tso Moriri Lake and the Zanskar Valley are also recommended. To maximize your fun, try the local cuisine, shop for souvenirs, and interact with the locals. Don't forget to carry enough cash as cards are not widely accepted in the remote areas.

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