7-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Kashmir in December 2023

1. Day 1: Srinagar
   30 minutes (10.7 km) from Srinagar International Airport

   Visit the beautiful Mughal Gardens in the morning. Take a Shikara ride on the famous Dal Lake in the afternoon and enjoy a mesmerizing view of the sunset. Spend an evening trying the famous Kashmiri Wazwan in a local restaurant.

2. Day 2: Gulmarg
   2 hours 26 minutes (47.9 km) from Srinagar

   Enjoy skiing, sledging and snowboarding at the famous ski resort of Gulmarg in the morning. Take a Gondola ride in the afternoon and explore the beautiful meadows of Khilanmarg. Spend an evening at the famous Strawberry Valley and indulge in some local shopping.

3. Day 3: Sonamarg
   2 hours 34 minutes (83.5 km) from Gulmarg

   Visit the beautiful Thajiwas Glacier in the morning. Take a pony ride and visit the beautiful Nilagrad River in the afternoon. Spend an evening exploring the local culture and handicrafts of the Baltal Valley.

4. Day 4: Pahalgam
   2 hours 14 minutes (87.1 km) from Sonamarg

   Visit the beautiful Betaab Valley in the morning. Take a pony ride to the famous Tulian Lake in the afternoon. Spend an evening exploring the famous Aru Valley and indulge in some local shopping.

5. Day 5: Kokernag
   2 hours 54 minutes (98.6 km) from Pahalgam

   Visit the Kokernag Botanical Garden in the morning. Explore the famous trout farms and fish hatcheries in the afternoon. Enjoy a mesmerizing view of the sunset at the famous Koker Nag Lake in the evening.

6. Day 6: Yusmarg
   2 hours 12 minutes (47.4 km) from Kokernag

   Visit the Charri Sharief Shrine in the morning. Take a pony ride to the famous Doodh Ganga River in the afternoon. Spend an evening exploring the beautiful meadows of Yusmarg and indulge in some local shopping.

7. Day 7: Srinagar
   1 hour 55 minutes (57.3 km) from Yusmarg

   Visit the famous Hazratbal Shrine in the morning. Take a Shikara ride on the famous Dal Lake in the afternoon. Spend an evening exploring the local markets for some souvenir shopping.

Recommendations

Do not miss having a Kashmiri Kahwa in a local tea stall. Take a day trip to the famous Dachigam National Park to explore the rich flora and fauna of Kashmir. To maximize fun, take a hot air balloon ride over the beautiful meadows of Pahalgam.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Mughal Gardens (2 hours, INR 200)
• Shikara ride on Dal Lake (2-3 hours, INR 500-1000)
• Kashmiri Wazwan (1 hour, INR 500-1000)
• Gondola ride (2 hours, INR 700-1200)
• Pony ride (2-3 hours, INR 500-1000)
• Tulian Lake (4-5 hours, INR 2500-3500)
• Kokernag Botanical Garden (1 hour, INR 100)
• Doodh Ganga River (3-4 hours, INR 1500-2000)
• Hazratbal Shrine (1 hour, Free)
• Hot Air Balloon Ride (1 hour, INR 10000)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 20,000-30,000