In the morning, visit the Mughal Gardens, which include Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh and Chashme Shahi. Have lunch at Ahdoos. In the afternoon, take a Shikara ride along Dal Lake, and visit the floating market. In the evening, attend a performance at the Tagore Hall Cultural Centre.
Take the Gulmarg Gondola to Khilanmarg for stunning views of the Himalayas. Have lunch at the Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa. In the afternoon, play a round of golf, go on a horse ride, or try skiing. In the evening, relax at the resort's spa.
Go on a scenic drive to Pahalgam, stopping at Awantipora en route. Have lunch at Troutbeat. In the afternoon, visit the Betaab Valley and Chandanwari. In the evening, take a walk in the Pahalgam Valley.
Take a picturesque drive to Sonamarg, stopping at Kheer Bhawani Temple en route. Have lunch at Snowland Restaurant. In the afternoon, go on a pony ride to the Thajiwas Glacier. In the evening, explore the local markets.
Take a scenic flight to Leh, and check into The Grand Dragon Ladakh. Have lunch at the hotel's Zasgyath Restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Leh Palace and Shanti Stupa. In the evening, attend a Ladakhi cultural show.
Take a drive to Nubra Valley, and cross Khardung La, the world's highest motorable road. Have lunch at Organic Kitchen. In the afternoon, visit the Diskit Monastery and sand dunes at Hunder. In the evening, have a bonfire dinner at Chamba Camp Thiksey.
In the morning, visit the Hemis Monastery, the largest and richest monastery in Ladakh. Have lunch at the hotel's restaurant. In the afternoon, explore Leh's markets for souvenirs. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at The Tibetan Kitchen.
Consider taking a helicopter tour of the Himalayas, going on a trek in the Zanskar Range, or rafting on the Zanskar River. Day trips to the Alchi Monastery or Pangong Tso Lake are also worthwhile. Be sure to try Kashmiri cuisine, such as Rogan Josh, Gushtaba, and Kahwah tea.
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