4-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Kashmir

  1. Day 1: Srinagar
    20 minutes (10km) from Srinagar Airport

    Begin your journey at the Dal Lake, also known as the Jewel in the crown of Srinagar. Take a Shikara ride and enjoy the beautiful view of surrounding mountains and houseboats. Next, visit the Mughal Gardens - Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh and Chashme Shahi Bagh. You can also visit Hazratbal Shrine which is a popular religious attraction in Srinagar.

  2. Day 2: Gulmarg
    51 minutes (52.4km) from Srinagar

    On your second day, head to Gulmarg for adventure activities such as skiing, mountain biking, paragliding, and golfing. Take a Gondola ride to the peak to experience the beautiful scenic views of Gulmarg. You can also visit the St. Mary's Church, a popular attraction for tourists and locals.

  3. Day 3: Pahalgam
    3 hours 4 minutes (92.8km) from Gulmarg

    On the third day, head to Pahalgam. You can visit the beautiful Betaab Valley, home to several Bollywood movies, and then visit the famous Aru Valley. You can also take a walk or pony ride to the Kolhoi Glacier, which is a famous tourist spot in Pahalgam.

  4. Day 4: Sonamarg
    2 hours 14 minutes (81.2km) from Pahalgam

    On your last day, head to Sonamarg, also known as the meadow of gold. Take a walk in the Thajiwas Glacier, which is surrounded by snow-capped peaks. You can also enjoy a pony ride, trout fishing, and white-water rafting in the nearby Sindh River.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Dal Lake (2 hours, 500 INR)
  • Mughal Gardens (2-3 hours, 50 INR)
  • Hazratbal Shrine (2 hours, Free)
  • Gulmarg Gondola Ride (2 hours, 700 INR)
  • Skiing in Gulmarg (2-3 hours, 2500 INR)
  • Aru Valley (2 hours, 1500 INR for a pony ride)
  • Kolhoi Glacier (5 hours, 3000 INR for a pony ride)
  • Sonamarg: Thajiwas Glacier (1-2 hours, 400 INR for a pony ride)
  • Sonamarg: White-water rafting in Sindh River (1-2 hours, 1700 INR)
  • Total Estimated Costs (Per Person): 9150 INR

Useful tips

If you have more time, you can visit other attractions like Gurez Valley, Wular Lake, Kokernag, and Doodhpathri. You can also try different cuisines such as Rogan Josh, Gushtaba, and Kahwah. If you have less time, you can skip some of the attractions mentioned above. You can also change the order of the itinerary according to your preference.

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