10-Day Itinerary for Kashmir

1. Day 1: Srinagar
   15 minutes (8.3 km) from Sheikh Ul-Alam International Airport

   Take a shikara ride on the Dal Lake and visit the floating vegetable market.

2. Day 2: Sonamarg
   3 hours (85.4 km) from Srinagar

   Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Thajiwas Glacier and get an adrenaline rush while river rafting in the Sindh River.

3. Day 3: Gulmarg
   3 hours 30 minutes (57.5 km) from Sonamarg

   Go skiing at the snow-covered Apharwat Peak and take a gondola ride for a panoramic view of the valley.

4. Day 4: Pahalgam
   4 hours 30 minutes (128.0 km) from Gulmarg

   Visit the Betaab Valley and take the Kolahoi Glacier Trek for a breathtaking view of the snow-capped mountains.

5. Day 5: Yusmarg
   2 hours (47.5 km) from Pahalgam

   Experience horse riding and go for a nature walk at the Doodh Ganga waterfall.

6. Day 6: Kokernag
   1 hour 30 minutes (44.6 km) from Yusmarg

   Visit the botanical garden, Kesar garden, and enjoy trout fishing at the Sulphur Springs.

7. Day 7: Aharbal
   3 hours (74.2 km) from Kokernag

   Visit the Aharbal waterfall and enjoy a trek to the Kungwattan peak for a picturesque view of the valley.

8. Day 8: Aru Valley
   2 hours (57.8 km) from Aharbal

   Go camping and enjoy a horse ride through the picturesque valley in the midst of mountains and glaciers.

9. Day 9: Kishtwar
   3 hours 30 minutes (141.7 km) from Aru Valley

   Visit the Chinar garden, Peer Marg Tungri, and experience river rafting in the Chenab River.

10. Day 10: Sinthan Top
    2 hours 30 minutes (87.9 km) from Kishtwar

    Enjoy trekking and camping in the midst of scenic beauty with panoramic views of the Jammu and Kashmir mountains.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Dal Lake & Floating Market (2 hours, INR 1000)
• Thajiwas Glacier (4 hours, INR 2000)
• Apharwat Peak Skiing (4 hours, INR 4000)
• Kolahoi Glacier Trek (6 hours, INR 3000)
• Doodh Ganga waterfall (3 hours, INR 1500)
• Sulphur Springs Trout Fishing (2 hours, INR 2000)
• Aharbal waterfall Trek (5 hours, INR 2500)
• Aru Valley Camping & Horse Riding (1 day, INR 5000)
• Chinar garden & Chenab River Rafting (5 hours, INR 2500)
• Sinthan Top Trekking & Camping (2 days, INR 10,000)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 29,000

Useful Tips

If you have more time, plan a day or two for exploring the city and shopping. Keep some extra cash for tips and emergency situations. If you have less time, you can skip Yusmarg or Aharbal and add another day for exploring nearby valleys.