8-Day Family-Friendly Kashmir Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrive in Srinagar
   Approximately 12 minutes (8.6 km) from Srinagar International Airport

   Explore the scenic Dal Lake on a shikara ride and visit the Mughal Gardens with beautiful flowerbeds, fountains and pavilions.

2. Day 2: Gulmarg Excursion
   Approximately 2 hours (55.3 km) from Srinagar

   Visit Gulmarg Golf Course, a skiing village, and scenic gondola ride at Khilanmarg.

3. Day 3: Pahalgam Excursion
   Approximately 2.5 hours (92.8 km) from Srinagar

   Hike and soak in scenic views of Aru Valley and explore Betaab Valley with beautiful meadows.

4. Day 4: Sonamarg Excursion
   Approximately 3.5 hours (80.4 km) from Srinagar

   Visit the serene Thajiwas Glacier to trek and play in snow.

5. Day 5: Srinagar City Tour
   Explore Old City with rides on ferries and Rickshaw

   Visit Jama Masjid Mosque, take a guided tour of Hari Parbat Fort, and shop in famous Zaina Kadal Market for handicrafts and traditional wear.

6. Day 6: Patnitop Excursion
   Approximately 5 hours (175.5 km) from Srinagar

   Enjoy a scenic drive to Madhatop for snow sports and hiking followed by Picnic at Nathatop amidst beautiful pine trees.

7. Day 7: Verinag Excursion
   Approximately 1.5 hours (62.9 km) from Srinagar

   Visit historic and scenic Verinag Spring surrounded by huge Pine and Chinar trees.

8. Day 8: Departure from Srinagar
   Approximately 15 minutes (10 km) from Srinagar city centre to Srinagar International Airport

   Enjoy a final scenic view having an opportunity to do some souvenir shopping before your flight back home.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Dal Lake & Mughal Garden (4 hours, ₹110-150/person)
• Gulmarg and Khilanmarg (full day, ₹2000-2500/person)
• Pahalgam excursion (full day, ₹2000-2500/person)
• Sonamarg excursion (full day, ₹1800-2100/person)
• Srinagar city tour (full day, ₹2100-2500/person)
• Patnitop Excursion (full day, ₹2000-2500/person)
• Verinag excursion (half day, ₹600-1000/person)
Total Estimated Costs (per person): ₹10,610 - ₹12,450

Useful tips

Add another day to visit the scenic Tarsar Lake or shorten the trip by leaving out Verinag. Keep in mind that many places are closed on Monday. Plan your trip accordingly and bring warm clothes, sunscreen, and mosquito repellent.