20 minutes (10 km) from Srinagar International Airport
Take a shikara ride on the serene Dal Lake and see the floating markets.
Day 2: Mughal Gardens
40 minutes (10 km) from Dal Lake
Walk through the perfectly manicured Mughal Gardens filled with fountains and flora.
Day 3: Yusmarg
2 hours 30 minutes (50 km) from Mughal Gardens
Escape to Yusmarg for a quiet and calm picnic amongst the rolling meadows.
Day 4: Sonamarg
2 hours 40 minutes (80 km) from Yusmarg
Hike and relax at the Thajiwas glacier or take a pony ride through the valley of meadows in Sonamarg.
Day 5: Betaab Valley
1 hour 40 minutes (70 km) from Sonamarg
Experience the natural beauty of Betaab Valley with its green meadows and crystal clear streams.
Day 6: Pahalgam
1 hour 40 minutes (90 km) from Betaab Valley
Relax by the Lidder river and go for a peaceful walk in the scenic surroundings of Pahalgam.
Day 7: Srinagar Old City
2 hours (50 km) from Pahalgam
Explore the winding alleys and vibrant bazaars of Srinagar Old City and try some local Kashmiri cuisine.
Time and Cost Estimates
Dal Lake shikara ride (2 hours, INR 1000)
Mughal Gardens (2 hours, INR 500)
Yusmarg picnic (3 hours, INR 800)
Sonamarg Pony ride (2 hours, INR 1000)
Betaab Valley (2 hours, INR 300)
Pahalgam river walk (2 hours, INR 600)
Srinagar Old City exploration and food (4 hours, INR 1000)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 5200
Useful Tips
For a more adventurous trip, add white-water rafting in Sonamarg or a hike to the Apharwat Peak in Gulmarg. With more time, try some skiing or snowboarding in Gulmarg.
If you have less time, skip Yusmarg and head straight to Sonamarg. Alternatively, skip Betaab Valley and spend extra time in Pahalgam or Srinagar Old City.