Kashmir 7-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary

1. Day 1: Srinagar City Tour
   20 minutes (13.5 km) from Srinagar International Airport

   Visit the Mughal Gardens, Hazratbal Mosque, and Shankaracharya Hill for panoramic views of the valley.

2. Day 2: Dal Lake Cruise
   10 minutes (4.5 km) from Srinagar city center

   Take a shikara ride to explore the floating markets, houseboats, and gardens of Dal Lake.

3. Day 3: Pahalgam and Betaab Valley
   2 hours and 30 minutes (90 km) from Srinagar city center

   Enjoy the scenic drive to Pahalgam and visit Betaab Valley for scenic views and outdoor activities like horse riding.

4. Day 4: Gulmarg Ski Resort
   2 hours and 20 minutes (57 km) from Srinagar city center

   Experience skiing and snowboarding at the famous Gulmarg Ski Resort or take the gondola ride for panoramic views of the Himalayas.

5. Day 5: Sonamarg and Thajiwas Glacier
   3 hours and 30 minutes (86 km) from Srinagar city center

   Explore the scenic beauty of Sonamarg and go trekking or take a pony ride to the Thajiwas Glacier.

6. Day 6: Yusmarg and Doodhpathri Valley
   2 hours and 30 minutes (47 km) from Srinagar city center

   Visit Yusmarg for its picturesque meadows, pine forest, and trout-filled stream. In the afternoon, head to Doodhpathri Valley for stunning views of rolling hills and meadows.

7. Day 7: Saffron Fields and Awantipora ruins
   1 hour and 15 minutes (29 km) from Srinagar city center

   Visit the largest saffron fields in Asia and learn about the production of Kashmiri saffron. Afterward, explore the ancient ruins of Awantipora.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Mughal Gardens (1 hour, INR 50)
• Hazratbal Mosque (30 minutes, free)
• Shankaracharya Hill (30 minutes, free)
• Dal Lake Cruise (2 hours, INR 300-500)
• Betaab Valley (2 hours, INR 20)
• Gulmarg Ski Resort (4-6 hours, INR 500-1500)
• Sonamarg and Thajiwas Glacier (6-8 hours, INR 1500-2000)
• Yusmarg (4-5 hours, INR 500-1000)
• Doodhpathri Valley (3-4 hours, INR 100-500)
• Saffron Fields (1 hour, free)
• Awantipora ruins (1 hour, free)
Total Estimated Costs (per person): INR 3000-5000

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can add a visit to Aru Valley or explore the markets of Srinagar for souvenirs. If you have less time, you can skip Yusmarg or Doodhpathri Valley.