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7-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Kashmir in December 2023

  1. Day 1: Dal Lake
    30 minutes (12.2 km) from Srinagar airport

    Start your trip with a serene Shikara boat ride on the Dal Lake. Visit the floating markets and gardens in the morning. Enjoy a delicious Kashmiri lunch and visit the Nishat Bagh in the afternoon. End the day with a visit to the Hazratbal Shrine.

  2. Day 2: Gulmarg
    2 hours 10 minutes (53.6 km) from Srinagar

    Enjoy a scenic drive to the picturesque town of Gulmarg. Take the Gondola ride to the Apharwat peak in the morning. Enjoy skiing and snowboarding in the afternoon. End the day with a hot cup of Kahwah and a visit to the St. Mary's Church.

  3. Day 3: Pahalgam
    2 hours 30 minutes (87.2 km) from Gulmarg

    Visit the Betaab Valley and the Aru Valley for a breathtaking view of the snow-capped mountains. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the Lidder river in the afternoon. Explore the Pahalgam market before heading back to the hotel.

  4. Day 4: Sonamarg
    3 hours 20 minutes (80.4 km) from Pahalgam

    Take a scenic drive to the meadow of gold - Sonamarg. Visit the Thajiwas Glacier for a fun snow sled ride in the morning. Enjoy a pony ride to the Bisansar Lake in the afternoon. End the day with a visit to the Zojila Pass.

  5. Day 5: Srinagar Old City
    1 hour (8.1 km) from Dal Lake

    Visit the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in Kashmir, in the morning. Explore the narrow lanes and wooden architecture of the old city. Enjoy a traditional wazwan lunch in a local restaurant. Visit the Shankaracharya Temple and the Hari Parbat Fort in the afternoon.

  6. Day 6: Dachigam National Park
    1 hour 30 minutes (36.8 km) from Srinagar

    Take a drive to the Dachigam National Park in the morning. Explore the wildlife sanctuary and spot the Hangul deer. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the stream. Visit the Harwan Garden in the afternoon.

  7. Day 7: Shalimar Bagh
    15 minutes (6.1 km) from Dal Lake

    End your trip with a visit to the Shalimar Bagh in the morning. Visit the Chashme Shahi Garden and the Naseem Bagh. Enjoy a traditional Kashmiri lunch before heading to the airport.

Recommendations

Do not miss the opportunity to visit the Gulmarg Ski Resort for skiing and snowboarding lessons. You can also take a side trip to the Aharbal Waterfall for a scenic view. To maximize your fun, try the traditional Kashmiri cuisine and shop for souvenirs in the local markets. Do not forget to take a lot of photos!

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Dal Lake Shikara ride (2 hours, £10)
  • Gulmarg Gondola ride (2 hours, £20)
  • Apharwat peak skiing and snowboarding (4 hours, £50)
  • Betaab Valley and Aru Valley visit (3 hours, £5)
  • Sonamarg Thajiwas Glacier visit (3 hours, £10)
  • Sonamarg Bisansar Lake pony ride (2 hours, £15)
  • Srinagar Jama Masjid visit (2 hours, Free)
  • Dachigam National Park wildlife sanctuary visit (4 hours, £20)
  • Shalimar Bagh visit (2 hours, £5)
  • Total Estimated Costs: £135
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