7-Day Luxury Itinerary for Kashmir in September 2023

1. Day 1: Arrival at Srinagar
   40 minutes (15.6 miles) from Srinagar International Airport

   Upon arrival at Srinagar International Airport, check-in at Taj Palace Srinagar. Enjoy the iconic views of Dal Lake during breakfast, head to the Mughal Gardens, including the Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, and Chashme Shahi. In the evening, take a Shikara ride on Dal Lake to witness the beautiful sunset.

2. Day 2: Srinagar - Gulmarg
   2 hours 26 minutes (51.3 miles) from Taj Palace Srinagar

   Head to Gulmarg, the meadow of flowers. Enjoy a Gondola ride in the morning. Afternoon, have lunch at Khyber Himalayan Resort and Spa. Take a pony ride to the Ningle Nallah stream and enjoy the scenic beauty. In the evening, enjoy a bonfire with live music at the resort.

3. Day 3: Gulmarg - Pahalgam
   4 hours 25 minutes (99.2 miles) from Khyber Himalayan Resort and Spa

   Head to Pahalgam, known as the Valley of Shepherds. Visit the Betaab Valley, Aru Valley, and Chandanwari. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the Lidder River. In the evening, enjoy a luxurious stay at Welcomhotel Pine-n-Peak Pahalgam and take advantage of the hotel's in-house spa.

4. Day 4: Pahalgam - Sonamarg
   4 hours 12 minutes (108.8 miles) from Welcomhotel Pine-n-Peak Pahalgam

   Head to Sonamarg, known as the meadow of gold. Visit the Thajiwas Glacier, Zojila Pass, and Baltal Valley. Take a pony ride to the Krishnasar Lake and Vishansar Lake. In the evening, check-in at the Khyber Resort & Spa and enjoy the in-house restaurant and bar.

5. Day 5: Sonamarg - Srinagar
   2 hours 46 minutes (81.6 miles) from Khyber Resort & Spa

   Head back to Srinagar and check-in at the Vivanta Dal View. Visit the Jama Masjid, Hazratbal Shrine, and Pari Mahal. Take a stroll at the local markets and buy some souvenirs. In the evening, enjoy a Kashmiri Wazwan dinner at the hotel's restaurant.

6. Day 6: Srinagar
   20 minutes (4.3 miles) from Vivanta Dal View

   Visit the Shankaracharya Hill Temple and enjoy the panoramic view of Srinagar. Take a tour of the local spice and tea markets. In the afternoon, take a Shikara ride to the floating vegetable market and buy some local produce. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Kashmiri Kahwa tea at the hotel's tea lounge.

7. Day 7: Departure
   40 minutes (15.6 miles) from Vivanta Dal View to Srinagar International Airport

   Check-out from the hotel and head to the airport for your flight back home.

Recommendations

Don't miss out on experiencing the local culture and taking a cooking class to learn how to make traditional Kashmiri dishes. Take a side trip to the Lolab Valley and explore the beauty of the less-traveled area. To maximize your fun, try adventure activities such as paragliding and river rafting.

Time and Costs Estimates

• The Gondola ride in Gulmarg (2 hours, INR 800)
• Pony ride to Ningle Nallah stream (3 hours, INR 1500)
• Betaab Valley, Aru Valley, and Chandanwari in Pahalgam (4 hours, INR 500)
• Pony ride to Krishnasar Lake and Vishansar Lake (4 hours, INR 2500)
• Traditional Kashmiri Wazwan dinner at Vivanta Dal View (2 hours, INR 2000)
• Local spice and tea markets in Srinagar (3 hours, INR 500)
• Shikara ride to floating vegetable market (2 hours, INR 1000)
• Total Estimated Costs (excluding hotel and flight): INR 9800

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