Pari Mahal is a historic monument and a beautiful terraced garden atop Zabarwan Mountain with breathtaking views of the city. Shalimar Bagh, the Mughal Garden, is a serene landscaped garden with ornamental fountains, pavilions and pools. Conclude your day by visiting the iconic Dal Lake for a scenic shikara ride and a peaceful evening.
Gulmarg is known as India's winter sports capital with skiing and snowboarding being the main attractions here. Take a gondola ride to the First Phase and then continue to the Second Phase. The view is breathtaking as it looks over the entire valley. Enjoy the lush green Strawberry Valley, where you can enjoy a variety of berries, drink some kahva and click memorable pictures.
Visit the scenic Sonamarg and trek to the Thajiwas Glacier. The glacier is covered with snow, even at this time of year. Return to Sonamarg for some local shopping and have lunch before heading to the Khir Bhawani Temple. This holy shrine is dedicated to the goddess Ragnya Devi.
Experience the lush green meadows of Pahalgam and spend time exploring the Aru Valley and the Betaab Valley, named after the Bollywood movie "Betaab" that was shot here. Relax in the beauty of the valley and enjoy the fresh air.
Spend your last day in Srinagar, visiting the Nishat Bagh garden first, which is one of the largest Mughal Gardens dating back to 1634. Next, visit the Hazratbal Shrine to seek blessings and end the day at the serene Jama Masjid.
For families with more time, you can add adventurous activities like white-water rafting and paragliding in Sonamarg. On the other hand, families with less time can skip Sonamarg or Gulmarg and spend more time in Srinagar exploring other gardens and markets like Lal Chowk and Badshah Chowk.