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7-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Kashmir in October 2023

  1. Day 1: Srinagar
    20 minutes (13.9 km) from Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport

    Start your trip in Srinagar by visiting the Mughal Gardens in the morning. In the afternoon, take a shikara ride on Dal Lake and visit the floating vegetable market. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Kashmiri Wazwan dinner.

  2. Day 2: Gulmarg
    2 hours (52.2 km) from Srinagar

    Take a Gondola ride in the morning for a panoramic view of the valley. In the afternoon, visit the Gulmarg Golf Course, the highest green golf course in the world. In the evening, enjoy a cup of Kahwa by a bonfire.

  3. Day 3: Pahalgam
    3 hours (92.5 km) from Gulmarg

    Visit the beautiful Aru Valley in the morning. In the afternoon, go trekking in Baisaran, also known as the Mini Switzerland of India. In the evening, visit the Pahalgam Club to experience some local culture and cuisine.

  4. Day 4: Sonamarg
    4 hours (105 km) from Pahalgam

    Visit the Thajiwas Glacier in the morning, followed by a pony ride. In the afternoon, go trout fishing in the Sindh River. In the evening, visit the local markets for some souvenir shopping.

  5. Day 5: Yusmarg
    2.5 hours (47.5 km) from Sonamarg

    Go on a picnic to Doodhpathri in the morning. In the afternoon, go on a guided horse ride in Yusmarg. In the evening, enjoy a barbecue dinner under the stars.

  6. Day 6: Kokernag
    2 hours (70 km) from Yusmarg

    Visit the botanical gardens in the morning. In the afternoon, enjoy a natural spa at the Kokernag Spring. In the evening, visit the Daksum Forest for a nature walk.

  7. Day 7: Dachigam Wildlife Sanctuary
    1 hour (23.3 km) from Kokernag

    Go on a wildlife safari in the morning. In the afternoon, visit the Harwan Garden for a picnic. In the evening, enjoy a cup of Noon Chai.

Recommendations

Make sure to visit the Hazratbal Shrine, Jama Masjid, and Shankaracharya Temple in Srinagar. You can also take a day trip to the Alpather Lake in Gulmarg. For a side trip, visit the Tarsar Lake in Pahalgam. To maximize your fun, try paragliding and skiing in Gulmarg and water rafting in Sonamarg. Don't forget to try the local cuisine, especially the Rogan Josh and Gushtaba dishes.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Mughal Gardens (1.5 hours, ₹50)
  • Shikara ride on Dal Lake (2 hours, ₹700)
  • Kashmiri Wazwan dinner (2 hours, ₹800)
  • Gondola ride in Gulmarg (2 hours, ₹1600)
  • Gulmarg Golf Course (1 hour, ₹500)
  • Kahwa by bonfire (1 hour, ₹200)
  • Aru Valley (3 hours, ₹1000)
  • Trekking in Baisaran (2 hours, ₹500)
  • Pahalgam Club (2 hours, ₹1000)
  • Thajiwas Glacier and pony ride (3 hours, ₹1200)
  • Trout fishing (2 hours, ₹800)
  • Souvenir shopping (2 hours, ₹1000)
  • Horse ride in Yusmarg (2 hours, ₹600)
  • Doodhpathri picnic (4 hours, ₹2000)
  • Natural spa at Kokernag Spring (2 hours, ₹500)
  • Daksum Forest nature walk (2 hours, ₹300)
  • Wildlife safari in Dachigam Wildlife Sanctuary (3 hours, ₹1000)
  • Harwan Garden picnic (2 hours, ₹1000)
  • Noon Chai (1 hour, ₹100)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹13,050

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