Kashmir 7-Day Family Friendly Itinerary

1. Day 1: Srinagar
   Arrive at Srinagar airport and check into your hotel.
   Distance: 14 km (30 minutes) from Srinagar airport.

   Explore the beautiful gardens of Mughal Gardens, visit Pari Mahal for a great view of the city and spend sunset on Dal Lake for a scenic boat ride.

2. Day 2: Pahalgam
   Travel to Pahalgam via private car or taxi.
   Distance: 95 km (3 hours) from Srinagar.

   Enjoy pony rides towards Betaab Valley for majestic views and then visit Aru Valley for its stunning meadows and environment.

3. Day 3: Gulmarg
   Head to Gulmarg from Pahalgam via private car or taxi.
   Distance: 138 km (4 hours) from Pahalgam.

   Spend all day at the Gulmarg Ski Resort for skiing and snowboarding. Go on hikes and gondola rides to enjoy the beautiful views of the Himalayas.

4. Day 4: Srinagar
   Return to Srinagar via private car or taxi.
   Distance: 56 km (1.5 hours) from Gulmarg to Srinagar.

   Visit the Jama Masjid Mosque, Hazratbal Shrine, and the Kashmir Government Arts Emporium to purchase souvenirs.

5. Day 5: Sonamarg
   Travel to Sonamarg via private car or taxi.
   Distance: 80 km (2.5 hours) from Srinagar.

   Admire the stunning views of the Thajiwas glacier. Take a pony ride to explore the Nilagrad River. Return to Srinagar for the night.

6. Day 6: Yusmarg
   Travel to Yusmarg via private car or taxi.
   Distance: 47 km (2 hours) from Srinagar.

   Enjoy the stunning beauty of the meadows at Yusmarg. Go on a short walk to the Sang-e-Safed Valley and take a picnic lunch among the wildflowers.

7. Day 7: Srinagar
   Explore remaining city attractions or shop for souvenirs.
   Distance: Varies.

   Spend your final day touring the remaining attractions in Srinagar or shopping for souvenirs. You can visit the Shankaracharya Hill which provides a scenic view of Srinagar or Hari Parbat, an ancient site. In the evening catch a flight back home.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Mughal Gardens (2 hours, 20 INR per person)
• Pari Mahal (1 hour, 50 INR per person)
• Dal Lake (2 hours, 300 INR per person for boat ride)
• Betaab Valley (4 hours, 2000 INR per person for pony ride)
• Aru Valley (3 hours, 1000 INR per person for pony ride)
• Gulmarg Ski Resort (8 hours, 1500 INR per person for Gondola ride & skiing)
• Jama Masjid Mosque (1 hour, free)
• Hazratbal Shrine (1 hour, free)
• Kashmir Government Arts Emporium (2 hours, varies)
• Thajiwas Glacier (3 hours, 1000 INR for pony ride)
• Nilagrad River (3 hours, 2000 INR for pony ride)
• Yusmarg (4 hours, 2000 INR for pony ride)
• Shankaracharya Hill (2 hours, free)
• Hari Parbat (3 hours, free)
Total Estimated Costs: 6250 INR per person

Useful Tips

We recommend adding extra time in your itinerary for unexpected weather changes or traffic delays. You can add an extra day in Srinagar to visit the remaining attractions. If you have more time, consider taking an overnight camping trip to Tarsar Lake. If you have less time, you can shorten your trip by skipping Yusmarg or Sonamarg.