5-Day Honeymoon Itinerary in Jammu Kashmir

  1. Day 1: Visit Srinagar
    20 minutes (9km) from Sheikh-ul-Alam Airport

    Spend the day in the serene Dal Lake. Enjoy a relaxing shikara ride, marvel at the beauty of the Mughal Gardens, and explore the floating market. Catch the mesmerizing sunset at Shankaracharya Hill.

  2. Day 2: Gulmarg Adventure
    3 hours (55km) from Srinagar

    Start your day with a Gondola ride offering panoramic views of the valley. Take a horse ride to the Strawberry Field, enjoy skiing, and snowboarding. Rest for the night in a cozy Gulmarg hotel.

  3. Day 3: Explore Pahalgam
    3 hours 30 minutes (123km) from Gulmarg

    Visit the Betaab Valley, named after a Bollywood movie. Explore Aru Valley, famous for its scenic beauty. Tour the Chandanwari temple, the starting point of the holy Amarnath Yatra.

  4. Day 4: Admire the Beauty of Sonmarg
    3 hours (80km) from Pahalgam

    Take a pony ride and explore the snow-covered Thajiwas glacier with various waterfalls on the way. Behold the picturesque view of the Zojila Pass. Stay overnight in a luxurious Sonmarg hotel.

  5. Day 5: Bid Adieu to Jammu Kashmir
    4 hours (112km) from Sonmarg

    Visit the Manasbal Lake and enjoy the local cuisine. Explore the Avantipur ruins, a symbol of the 9th century architecture of Kashmir. Then depart to Srinagar for your flight back home.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Dal Lake (3 hours, Free)
  • Shankaracharya Hill (1 hour, Free)
  • Gondola ride in Gulmarg (3 hours, INR 1500)
  • Horse ride in Gulmarg (1 hour, INR 500)
  • Betaab Valley (2 hours, INR 300 entry fee)
  • Aru Valley (3 hours, INR 500 for a pony ride)
  • Chandanwari Temple (2 hours, Free)
  • Thajiwas Glacier (3 hours, INR 200 per person for a pony ride)
  • Manasbal Lake (2 hours, INR 100 for entry fee)
  • Avantipur Ruins (1 hour, INR 25)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 4025

Useful Tips

If you have more time, try outdoor activities like river rafting, paragliding, or trout fishing. To save time, visit Sonmarg's Thajiwas glacier in the morning. If you have less time, you can skip a day trip to Pahalgam or Sonmarg. Remember to carry warm clothes, comfortable shoes, and sunscreen. Avoid visiting during the winter season as many places may be closed due to snow.

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