Family-Friendly 7-Day Kashmir Itinerary

1. Day 1: Explore Srinagar's Gardens
   Estimated Distance from the Airport: 18.8 km, 45 mins drive

   Visit the beautiful Mughal Gardens - Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, and Chashme Shahi.

2. Day 2: Cable Car Ride and Visit a Temple
   Estimated Distance from Srinagar: 59 km, 1 hour 45 min drive

   Take the Gondola Cable Car in Gulmarg (world's highest cable car ride) and visit Kheer Bhawani Temple.

3. Day 3: Visit Dal Lake and Old Srinagar
   Estimated Distance from Gulmarg: 55 km, 2 hours drive

   Take a shikara (wooden boat) ride on Dal Lake, Visit Hazratbal Shrine and explore the Old City's markets and Jama Masjid.

4. Day 4: Visit Sonamarg
   Estimated Distance from Srinagar: 80 km, 2 hours 15 minutes drive

   Visit the charming town of Sonamarg, trek to Thajiwas Glacier or visit Baltal Valley to witness the Amarnath Yatra.

5. Day 5: Enjoy Nature in Pahalgam
   Estimated Distance from Sonamarg: 125 km, 3 hours drive

   Visit the beautiful Betaab Valley, Aru Valley or Chandanwari in Pahalgam.

6. Day 6: Visit Local Farms and Gardens in Srinagar
   Estimated Distance from Pahalgam: 94 km, 2 hours 30 min drive

   Visit the farmers' market in the morning to buy fresh produce. Visit Botanical Garden, Nigeen Lake and Dachigam Wildlife Sanctuary.

7. Day 7: Rafting and Departure
   Estimated Distance from Srinagar: 23 km, 45 min drive

   Go for white water rafting in the Lidder River in Pahalgam. Transfer to Srinagar for your departure flight.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Mughal Gardens (2 hours, ₹20)
• Gondola Cable Car Ride (2 hours, ₹700)
• Kheer Bhawani Temple (1 hour, free)
• Dal Lake Shikara Ride (2 hours, ₹500)
• Thajiwas Glacier Trek (4 hours, ₹2,000)
• Betaab Valley /Aru Valley /Chandanwari (3 hours, ₹50)
• Botanical Garden (1 hour, ₹10)
• Nigeen Lake (2 hours, free)
• Dachigam Wildlife Sanctuary (2 hours, ₹100)
• White Water Rafting Lidder River (2 hours, ₹1,500)
• Total Estimated Costs: ₹3,880

Useful Tips

If you have more time, take a day trip to Kargil or Leh. If you have less time, skip visiting Sonamarg or Pahalgam. Do not miss taking a shikara ride on Dal Lake.