Kashmir Nature Itinerary for November 2023

1. Day 1: Srinagar City
   30 minutes (10 km) from Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport

   Start your morning with a Shikara ride at Dal Lake followed by a visit to the famous Mughal Garden and end your day with an authentic Kashmiri dinner at Mughal Darbar.

2. Day 2: Sonamarg
   2 hours 20 minutes (80 km) from Srinagar City

   Go on a scenic drive to Sonamarg and take a pony ride to visit the Thajiwas Glacier. Afternoon, enjoy a peaceful picnic at the banks of Sindh River and end your day with a bonfire and stargazing.

3. Day 3: Pahalgam
   3 hours 30 minutes (120 km) from Sonamarg

   Take a leisurely trek in the morning to Baisaran Valley and spend the afternoon discovering the Lidder River by rafting. End your day by visiting the picturesque Betaab Valley.

4. Day 4: Gulmarg
   4 hours (150 km) from Pahalgam

   Take a gondola ride to explore the beauty of the Apharwat Peak and indulge in skiing or snowboarding. In the evening, go on a romantic horse ride with your loved one in the Strawberry Valley.

5. Day 5: Yousmarg
   2 hours 30 minutes (50 km) from Gulmarg

   Discover the untouched beauty of Yousmarg with a scenic drive through the forest covered with pine trees. Take a leisurely hike to Doodhpathri and end your day with a bonfire and barbecue at the banks of the Doodh Ganga river.

6. Day 6: Kokernag
   3 hours (85 km) from Yousmarg

   Start your day with a visit to the Kokernag Botanical Garden and then drive to the Kausar Nag Lake for a breathtaking view of the Himalayas. End your day with a traditional Kashmiri dinner at the Garden Restaurant.

7. Day 7: Dachigam National Park
   1 hour 30 minutes (35 km) from Kokernag

   Spend your day in the lush green forests of Dachigam National Park exploring the wildlife and rare species of animals and birds. End your day with a cup of Kahwah tea at the park's cafe.

Recommendations

Don't miss out on visiting the Hazratbal Shrine, attend the annual Shikara festival in Dal Lake, and take a day trip to the famous skiing destination, Auli.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Shikara ride at Dal Lake (2 hours, INR 500)
• Mughal Garden (2 hours, INR 50)
• Thajiwas Glacier Pony Ride (3 hours, INR 1000)
• Sindh River Picnic (2 hours, INR 500)
• Baisaran Valley Trek (4 hours, INR 700)
• Lidder River Rafting (2 hours, INR 1500)
• Gondola Ride at Gulmarg (3 hours, INR 1500)
• Horse Ride in Strawberry Valley (2 hours, INR 800)
• Doodhpathri Hike (3 hours, INR 500)
• Kausar Nag Lake View (2 hours, INR 300)
• Dachigam National Park (4 hours, INR 200)
• Total Estimated Costs (INR 8,550)

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