Kashmir Honeymoon Itinerary

1. Day 1: Srinagar
   20 min (8.5 km) from Srinagar Intl. Airport

   Take a Shikara ride on Dal Lake and visit the Mughal Gardens.

2. Day 2: Pahalgam
   2 hours 30 min (92 km) from Srinagar

   Visit the Aru Valley and take a romantic trek through the Betaab Valley.

3. Day 3: Srinagar
   1 hour 40 min (60 km) from Pahalgam

   Visit the Jama Masjid and stop by the local market to purchase traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and textiles.

4. Day 4-5: Gulmarg
   2 hours (56 km) from Srinagar

   Experience winter sports like skiing, snowboarding, and cable car rides on Kongdoori Mountain.

5. Day 6-7: Sonamarg
   2 hours 30 min (89 km) from Gulmarg

   Experience the natural beauty of the valleys and lakes, including the Thajiwas Glacier.

6. Day 8-9: Leh
   10 hours (424 km) from Sonamarg

   Visit the Shanti Stupa, the Zanskar River, and the Pangong Lake.

7. Day 10: Srinagar
   11 hours (434 km) from Leh

   Departure.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Mughal Gardens (2 hours, Rs. 50)
• Aru Valley (2 hours, Rs. 200 per person)
• Betaab Valley (3 hours, Rs. 200 per person)
• Jama Masjid (1 hour, free)
• Gulmarg Ski Resort (2 days, Rs. 10,000 per couple)
• Sonamarg Valley (2 days, Rs. 8,000 per couple)
• Shanti Stupa (1 hour, free)
• Zanskar River Rafting (6 hours, Rs. 2,500 per couple)
• Pangong Lake (1 day, Rs. 6,500 per couple)
• Total Estimated Costs (per couple): Rs. 27,650

Useful Tips

For a more relaxed itinerary, skip Leh and spend more days in Srinagar, Pahalgam, Gulmarg, and Sonamarg. Consider adding a romantic dinner on a houseboat in Dal Lake, or a local cooking class to learn how to make traditional Kashmiri dishes.