10-Day Family-Friendly Kashmir Itinerary

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

   Take a shikara ride on Dal Lake and visit the stunning Mughal Gardens including Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh.

2. Day 2: Srinagar
   45 minutes (13 km) from Dal Lake

   Take a cable car ride up to the snow-capped Gulmarg and enjoy the scenic views. Try skiing, snowboarding and other winter sports.

3. Day 3: Pahalgam
   2.5 hours (96 km) from Srinagar

   Take a nature walk and enjoy the serene views of the Lidder River and the Himalayan Peaks at Betaab Valley. Don't miss Aru Valley for leisure activities like horse-riding and hiking.

4. Day 4: Pahalgam
   1 hour (15 km) from Betaab Valley

   Experience white water rafting at the Lidder River.

5. Day 5: Sonamarg
   4 hours (130 km) from Pahalgam

   Visit Thajiwas Glacier, and go horse-riding and sledging in the snow.

6. Day 6: Sonamarg
   7 minutes (2.5 km) from Thajiwas Glacier

   Take a hiking trail at Zojila Pass and admire the picturesque views of the valley.

7. Day 7: Kupwara
   5.5 hours (180 km) from Sonamarg

   Visit Bangus Valley and enjoy hiking with the scenic views of the valley and the mountains.

8. Day 8: Kupwara
   40 minutes (18 km) from Bangus Valley

   Take a nature walk in the Machhal Forest and enjoy the flora and fauna of the area.

9. Day 9: Kupwara
   20 minutes (10 km) from Machhal Forest

   Visit the famous Tarhama Stone Carvings and catch a glimpse of the Kashmiri heritage.

10. Day 10: Srinagar
    5.5 hours (185 km) from Kupwara

    Shop for souvenirs at Residency Road and visit the Jama Masjid.

Time and Costs Estimates:

• Mughal Gardens (2 hours, Free)
• Gulmarg Cable Car Ride (3 hours, INR 800)
• Betaab Valley (2 hours, INR 250 per person)
• Lidder River Rafting (2 hours, INR 800 per person)
• Thajiwas Glacier (3 hours, INR 500 per person)
• Zojila Pass Hike (4 hours, Free)
• Bangus Valley Hike (4 hours, Free)
• Machhal Forest Nature Walk (2 hours, Free)
• Tarhama Stone Carvings (1 hour, Free)
• Shopping at Residency Road (2 hours, INR 500 per person)
Total Estimated Costs (for one person): INR 3350

Useful Tips:

If you have an extra day, visit Dachigam National Park for a wildlife safari and Amarnath Temple. If you have 2 more days, visit Leh Ladakh.

If you have less time, skip Kupwara and spend an extra day in Pahalgam instead. If you have only a week, skip Kupwara and spend an extra day at Sonamarg or Srinagar.