Take a Shikara ride on Dal Lake and visit the Mughal Gardens.
Day 2: Pahalgam
2 hours 30 min (92 km) from Srinagar
Visit the Aru Valley and take a romantic trek through the Betaab Valley.
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.
Day 4-5: Gulmarg
2 hours (56 km) from Srinagar
Experience winter sports like skiing, snowboarding, and cable car rides on Kongdoori Mountain.
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.
Day 8-9: Leh
10 hours (424 km) from Sonamarg
Visit the Shanti Stupa, the Zanskar River, and the Pangong Lake.
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.