4-Day Itinerary for Kashmir

1. Day 1: Srinagar
   10 minutes (1.3 miles) from Srinagar International Airport

   In the morning, visit the famous Mughal Gardens which consist of Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, and Chashme Shahi. In the afternoon, head to Dal Lake and enjoy a shikara ride while admiring the scenic beauty of the surroundings. Later in the evening, watch the sunset at Shankaracharya temple.

2. Day 2: Gulmarg
   2 hours 45 minutes (51.2 miles) from Srinagar

   Begin your day by visiting the Gulmarg Gondola, the highest cable car in Asia, and enjoy panoramic views of the Himalayas. After lunch, enjoy skiing and snowboarding in the winter season or golfing and trekking in the summer season. In the evening, relax by strolling through the beautiful meadows of Gulmarg.

3. Day 3: Pahalgam
   1 hour 45 minutes (49.2 miles) from Srinagar

   Start your day by visiting the Betaab Valley, named after the famous Bollywood movie Betaab and enjoy the scenic views of nature. In the afternoon, visit the famous Aru Valley and try horse riding or trekking. Later in the evening, relax by enjoying the serenity and beauty of the Lidder River.

4. Day 4: Sonamarg
   2 hours 40 minutes (79.6 miles) from Srinagar

   Start early in the morning to reach the famous Thajiwas Glacier and enjoy snow trekking and sledging. After lunch, visit the beautiful Baltal Valley and enjoy the scenic beauty of the surroundings. In the evening, head back to Srinagar and enjoy a local Kashmiri cuisine dinner.

Recommendations

If you have time, visit the Martand Sun Temple and Kheer Bhawani Temple in Anantnag. Take a side trip to the famous Amarnath Cave and enjoy the scenic beauty of the surroundings. To maximize your fun, try the local Kashmiri cuisine, especially the famous Wazwan dish. A Shikara ride during sunset in Dal Lake is a must-do activity.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Mughal Gardens (3 hours, ₹500)
• Dal Lake Shikara Ride (2 hours, ₹800)
• Shankaracharya Temple (1 hour, Free Entry)
• Gulmarg Gondola (2 hours, ₹1500)
• Skiing and Snowboarding (4 hours, ₹2500)
• Golfing and Trekking (4 hours, ₹1500)
• Betaab Valley (3 hours, ₹500)
• Aru Valley Horse Riding/Trekking (3 hours, ₹1500)
• Lidder River (2 hours, Free Entry)
• Thajiwas Glacier Trekking/Sledging (4 hours, ₹2000)
• Baltal Valley (3 hours, ₹800)
• Local Kashmiri Cuisine Dinner (2 hours, ₹1000)
• Total Estimated Costs: ₹12300

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