8-Day City Experiences Itinerary for Srinagar

1. Day 1: Shalimar Bagh
   30-minute drive from city center

   Explore the stunning Mughal garden and take in the beautiful view of Dal Lake.

2. Day 2: Jama Masjid
   20-minute walk from Lal Chowk

   Visit the largest mosque of Srinagar, built in 1402 by Sultan Sikandar Shah.

3. Day 3: Pari Mahal
   30-minute drive from Dal Lake

   Explore the beautiful seven terraced garden and take in the gorgeous panoramic view of the city.

4. Day 4: Dal Lake
   Located in the heart of Srinagar

   Take a shikara ride, visit Nehru Garden or explore the floating markets situated on the lake.

5. Day 5: Chashme Shahi Garden
   20-minute drive from Dal Lake

   Visit the beautiful Mughal garden and enjoy the natural springs that flow within the garden.

6. Day 6: Shankaracharya Hill
   20-minute drive from city center

   Visit the ancient temple located on top of the hill, with a panoramic view of the entire city.

7. Day 7: Hazratbal Shrine
   20-minute drive from city center

   Visit the sacred shrine and take in the beautiful view of Dal Lake.

8. Day 8: Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden
   30-minute drive from Dal Lake

   Explore the beautiful garden and enjoy the view of the tulip flowers in full bloom - depends on seasonality.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Shalimar Bagh (1-2 hours, INR 10-50)
• Jama Masjid (1-2 hours, free)
• Pari Mahal (1-2 hours, INR 10-50)
• Dal Lake (2-4 hours, INR 200-500 for shikara ride)
• Chashme Shahi Garden (1-2 hours, INR 10-50)
• Shankaracharya Hill (1-2 hours, INR 10-50)
• Hazratbal Shrine (1-2 hours, free)
• Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden (2-4 hours, INR 50-100)
• Total Estimated Costs (per person, excluding accommodation): INR 330-950.

Useful Tips

For an extended stay, consider visiting the famous Mughal gardens like Nishat Bagh, botanical gardens like Pahalgam, the ancient city of Harwan, or hiking through the Zabarwan Hills and the Gulmarg Ski resort located nearby.

If you are short on time, you can skip visiting either Shankaracharya Hill or Hazratbal Shrine.