7-Day Relaxing Kashmir Itinerary

1. Day 1: Dal Lake
   20 minutes (10 km) from Srinagar International Airport

   Take a shikara ride on the serene Dal Lake and see the floating markets.

2. Day 2: Mughal Gardens
   40 minutes (10 km) from Dal Lake

   Walk through the perfectly manicured Mughal Gardens filled with fountains and flora.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.