Kashmir Itinerary for July 2023

1. Day 1: Dal Lake
   30 minutes (9.5 miles) from Srinagar International Airport

   Morning: Take a Shikara ride along the serene Dal Lake. Visit the floating markets to grab some souvenirs. Afternoon: Head to the Indira Gandhi Tulip Garden, where you’ll see a million colourful tulips. Evening: Take a stroll along the Boulevard Road to enjoy some street food and local delicacies.

2. Day 2: Gulmarg
   2 hours (34 miles) from Dal Lake

   Morning: Take a Gondola ride to the top of the Apharwat Peak. Enjoy the scenic views of the Himalayas and try some adventure sports. Afternoon: Head to the Ningle Nallah for a serene picnic by the stream. Evening: Visit the Gulmarg Golf Course and enjoy some golfing.

3. Day 3: Sonamarg
   2.5 hours (50 miles) from Gulmarg

   Morning: Take a pony ride to the Thajiwas Glacier, which is a popular trekking spot. Afternoon: Visit the Gangabal Lake, a beautiful natural lake surrounded by mountains. Evening: Head back to Srinagar and enjoy some street food at Lal Chowk.

4. Day 4: Pahalgam
   2 hours (57 miles) from Srinagar

   Morning: Visit the Betaab Valley, a picturesque spot where many Bollywood movies have been shot. Afternoon: Go for a hike at the Aru Valley, which is surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Evening: Visit the Pahalgam Golf Course and enjoy some golfing.

5. Day 5: Mughal Gardens
   30 minutes (10 miles) from Srinagar

   Morning: Visit the Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh, which are beautiful Mughal Gardens built during the Mughal era. Afternoon: Visit the Hazratbal Shrine, which is a famous Muslim shrine in Srinagar. Evening: Go for some last-minute shopping at the Badshah Chowk Market.

Recommendations

If you have extra time, you can visit the Dachigam Wildlife Sanctuary or the Martand Sun Temple. You can also take a side trip to Leh and explore the beautiful monasteries and lakes. Make sure to try the local Kashmiri cuisine, which includes dishes like Rogan Josh and Gushtaba.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Dal Lake Shikara Ride (2 hours, INR 1000)
• Indira Gandhi Tulip Garden (2 hours, INR 50)
• Apharwat Peak Gondola Ride (3 hours, INR 750)
• Gulmarg Golf Course (2 hours, INR 1000)
• Thajiwas Glacier Pony Ride (2 hours, INR 500)
• Gangabal Lake Visit (2 hours, Free)
• Betaab Valley Visit (2 hours, Free)
• Aru Valley Hike (4 hours, INR 500)
• Pahalgam Golf Course (2 hours, INR 1000)
• Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh Visit (2 hours, INR 100)
• Hazratbal Shrine Visit (1 hour, Free)
• Badshah Chowk Market Shopping (2 hours, INR 500)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 5450

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