Srinagar - Nature Lover's Paradise

1. Day 1: Dal Lake
   20 minutes (6.5 km) from Srinagar Airport

   Experience the beauty of the famous lake with a shikara ride and witness local life along the floating gardens.

2. Day 2: Mughal Gardens
   30 minutes (8 km) from Dal Lake

   Visit the Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh and Chashma Shahi gardens which showcase Mughal architecture and beautiful flowering plants.

3. Day 3: Pari Mahal
   20 minutes (6.8 km) from Mughal Gardens

   Explore the beautiful terraced garden built around the ruins of an ancient Buddhist monastery for a peaceful and scenic day out.

4. Day 4: Dachigam National Park
   1 hour 10 minutes (22.3 km) from Pari Mahal

   Embark on a thrilling wildlife safari and spot Kashmir stag, Himalayan black bear, and over 150 species of birds.

5. Day 5: Yousmarg
   1 hour 30 minutes (47 km) from Dachigam National Park

   Hike through the pine forests and meadows to reach this scenic hill station, known for its stunning views and serene surroundings.

6. Day 6: Sonmarg
   2 hours 20 minutes (85.6 km) from Yousmarg

   Travel to the "Meadow of Gold" to experience the Thajiwas Glacier and take a pony ride through the alpine meadows.

7. Day 7: Gulmarg
   3 hours 20 minutes (117 km) from Sonmarg

   Visit the world-famous ski resort to take the Gondola ride to Kongdori and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding mountains.

8. Day 8: Betaab Valley
   5 hours 40 minutes (197 km) from Gulmarg

   Drive through scenic roads to reach the picturesque Betaab Valley, named after the iconic Bollywood movie, and enjoy the stunning views of the mountains, river, and lush greenery.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Dal Lake (2 hours, INR 500)
• Mughal Gardens (2 hours, INR 200)
• Pari Mahal (2 hours, INR 100)
• Dachigam National Park (3 hours, INR 1000)
• Yousmarg (6 hours, INR 1500)
• Sonmarg (6 hours, INR 1200)
• Gulmarg (8 hours, INR 2000)
• Betaab Valley (7 hours, INR 1500)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 10,000

Useful Tips

If you have additional time, visit the Wular Lake, Manasbal Lake or the stunning Lolab Valley for a truly unforgettable nature experience. If you have less time, skip the Betaab Valley and spend more time at the other locations.