Nature-Lover's 7-Day Itinerary for North Kashmir

1. Day 1: Explore Srinagar
   20 minutes (10 miles) from Srinagar International Airport

   Walk around the beautiful Mughal Gardens & Dal Lake, visit Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, and try local cuisine.

2. Day 2: Gulmarg's scenic beauty
   3 hours (40 miles) from Srinagar

   Witness the beauty of the valley from the Gondola ride, try winter sports activities, visit Saint Mary's Church, & Strawberry Valley.

3. Day 3: Explore Kupwara Waterfalls
   3 hours (85 miles) from Gulmarg

   Enjoy the scenic beauty of Lolab Valley - Khumriyal, Gujjarpati, & Kalarao. Visit the Kheer Bhawani Temple.

4. Day 4: Trek to Tarsar Lake
   5 hours (130 miles) from Kupwara

   Trek from Lidderwat and get mesmerized by the Alpine & Tarsar Lake.

5. Day 5: Pahalgam's Raw Beauty
   6 hours (180 miles) from Tarsar Lake

   Enjoy the raw beauty of Pahalgam, visit Betaab, Aru and Chandanwari, and try adventurous activities.

6. Day 6: Discover the hidden gem
   3 hours (89 miles) from Pahalgam

   Explore the ruins of Martand Sun Temple and get mesmerized by the views from Aishmuqam Shrine, visit Kokernag Spring & Garden for its beautiful flora.

7. Day 7: Get astonished at Sonmarg
   4.5 hours (85 miles) from Kokernag

   Walk around Thajiwas Glacier, and visit Zojilla Pass, Fish Market, & Krishnasar Lake.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Srinagar Mughal Gardens (2 hours, £1 entry fee)
• Gulmarg Gondola Ride (2 hours, £15 per person)
• Tarsar Lake Trek (8 hours, £50 per person)
• Betaab Valley (1 hour, free entry)
• Kokernag Spring & Garden (1 hour, £1 entry fee)
• Estimated total cost: £67 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, explore Lolab Valley more, & Doodpathri Meadows. For less time, skip the Martand Sun Temple, & Krishnasar Lake.