7-Day Amarnath Itinerary for June 2023

1. Day 1: Arrive in Srinagar
   35 minutes (12.5 miles) from Srinagar International Airport

   In the morning, take a shikara ride along the Dal Lake and visit the beautiful Mughal gardens in the afternoon. In the evening, take a walk through the old city and explore the local markets.

2. Day 2: Sonamarg
   2 hours (56.6 miles) from Srinagar

   Start your day early and enjoy the scenic drive to Sonamarg. Take a pony ride to the Thajiwas Glacier in the morning, have lunch at a local restaurant, and enjoy river rafting in the afternoon. Return to Srinagar in the evening.

3. Day 3: Pahalgam
   2 hours 40 minutes (93.9 miles) from Srinagar

   Visit the Martand Sun Temple on the way to Pahalgam. Have lunch in Pahalgam and go for a short hike to the beautiful Kolhoi Glacier in the afternoon. In the evening, relax by the Lidder River and enjoy a bonfire.

4. Day 4: Amarnath Yatra
   2 hours 30 minutes (68.9 miles) from Pahalgam to Baltal

   Start your journey to the holy cave early in the morning from Baltal. Reach the cave by afternoon and return to Baltal by evening. Spend the night in a tent at the base camp.

5. Day 5: Gulmarg
   3 hours 30 minutes (78.6 miles) from Baltal

   Enjoy a scenic drive to Gulmarg in the morning and take a gondola ride to Khilanmarg in the afternoon. Have lunch at the famous Nedous Hotel and go for a horse ride in the evening. Return to Srinagar in the night.

6. Day 6: Yusmarg
   1 hour 30 minutes (33.9 miles) from Srinagar

   Visit the Charar-e-Sharief Shrine on the way to Yusmarg and go for a short hike in the morning. Have lunch at a local restaurant and go for a pony ride in the afternoon. Return to Srinagar in the evening.

7. Day 7: Departure
   35 minutes (12.5 miles) from Srinagar International Airport

   Spend your last morning in Srinagar visiting the Shankaracharya Temple and the Hazratbal Shrine. Depart for the airport after lunch.

Recommendations

Visit the Wular Lake, the largest freshwater lake in India, and the Manasbal Lake, known for its lotus blooms. Take a day trip to the beautiful Lolab Valley and explore the Kheer Bhawani Temple. To maximize your fun, try the local Kashmiri cuisine and shopping for traditional handicrafts.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Dal Lake shikara ride (2 hours, INR 1500)
• Mughal Gardens (2 hours, INR 500)
• Pony ride to Thajiwas Glacier (4 hours, INR 3000)
• River rafting in Sonamarg (2 hours, INR 2000)
• Kolhoi Glacier hike (3 hours, INR 1500)
• Amarnath Yatra (12 hours, INR 5000)
• Gondola ride to Khilanmarg (2 hours, INR 1500)
• Horse ride in Gulmarg (2 hours, INR 1000)
• Pony ride in Yusmarg (2 hours, INR 1500)
• Total Estimated Costs (INR 22000)