City Experiences in Kashmir - 5 Day Itinerary in August 2023

1. Day 1: Srinagar City Tour
   15 minutes (3.7 km) from Sheikh Ul Alam International Airport

   Start your day in the morning by exploring the beautiful Mughal Gardens: Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh and Chashme Shahi. Enjoy a Shikara ride on Dal Lake in the afternoon and visit the floating vegetable market. Finally, head to the Hazratbal Shrine in the evening to witness the sunset.

2. Day 2: Old Srinagar City
   20 minutes (7.8 km) from Hazratbal Shrine

   In the morning, explore the vibrant old city of Srinagar by visiting the famous Jama Masjid and the Shah Hamdan Mosque. Enjoy some local street food for lunch and then visit the beautiful Pari Mahal in the afternoon. End the day by taking a stroll through the Badshah Chowk market in the evening.

3. Day 3: Gulmarg
   2 hours (51 km) from Srinagar

   Head to Gulmarg in the morning and enjoy the scenic Gondola Ride up to Apharwat Peak. Have lunch at one of the many local restaurants and then take a horse ride through the beautiful meadows. In the evening, enjoy a game of golf at the highest green golf course in the world.

4. Day 4: Sonamarg
   2 hours 30 minutes (80 km) from Gulmarg

   Start your day early and visit the Thajiwas Glacier which is a 3km trek from Sonamarg. Have breakfast at a local dhaba and then visit the beautiful Nilagrad River. Enjoy some local trout fish for lunch and then go for a pony ride in the afternoon. End the day by visiting the Baltal Valley in the evening.

5. Day 5: Pahalgam
   2 hours 30 minutes (91 km) from Sonamarg

   Start your day by visiting the famous Betaab Valley and then go for a trek to the beautiful Kolhoi Glacier. Have lunch at a local restaurant and then visit the Aru Valley in the afternoon. Finally, go for a scenic drive to the beautiful Chandanwari in the evening.

Recommendations

Don't miss out on visiting the beautiful Wular Lake and Manasbal Lake. You can also go for a day trip to the picturesque town of Kokernag. To maximize your fun, try out some local activities like river rafting, paragliding, and skiing.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, Chashme Shahi (2 hours, INR 50)
• Shikara ride on Dal Lake (2 hours, INR 800)
• Hazratbal Shrine (1 hour, Free)
• Jama Masjid, Shah Hamdan Mosque (2 hours, Free)
• Pari Mahal (1 hour, INR 50)
• Gondola Ride up to Apharwat Peak (3 hours, INR 750)
• Horse ride in meadows (2 hours, INR 500)
• Game of golf at Gulmarg Golf Course (2 hours, INR 2000)
• Thajiwas Glacier (3 hours, INR 2000)
• Nilagrad River (1 hour, Free)
• Baltal Valley (1 hour, Free)
• Betaab Valley (2 hours, INR 50)
• Trek to Kolhoi Glacier (4 hours, INR 1500)
• Aru Valley (2 hours, INR 500)
• Chandanwari (1 hour, INR 100)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 7250

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