Adventure in Kashmir: 7-Day Itinerary

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

   Visit the famous Dal Lake, embark on a shikara ride and take a stroll along the beautiful Mughal Gardens.

2. Day 2: Gulmarg
   52 km (1.5 hours) from Srinagar

   Spend the day skiing, snowboarding or taking the gondola ride to explore the magnificent views on top of the Himalayan ranges.

3. Day 3: Pahalgam
   94 km (2.5 hours) from Gulmarg

   Take a scenic trek to the Kolahoi Glacier or raft down the Lidder River. Experience the fresh air and lush greenery in this beautiful valley.

4. Day 4: Sonamarg
   180 km (3.5 hours) from Pahalgam

   Go hiking or trekking to the Thajiwas Glacier or explore the scenic snowy mountains and waterfalls. Try river rafting in the Sindh river for more adventure.

5. Day 5: Dachigam National Park
   85 km (2.5 hours) from Sonamarg

   Go wildlife spotting with a chance to see the endangered Hangul deer, Himalayan black bear, and several species of birds.

6. Day 6: Leh-Ladakh
   Fly from Srinagar Airport to Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport

   Explore the beautiful Leh city and visit Rancho school, Hemis Monastery, Thiksey Monastery, and Shanti Stupa. Drive to the Nubra Valley for a unique camel ride experience.

7. Day 7: Magnetic Hill
   22 km (30 mins) from Leh

   Experience the optical illusion of Magnetic Hill where you can park your vehicle in neutral and watch it apparently move uphill. Lastly, visit the beautiful Gurudwara Pathar Sahib and conclude your trip.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Dal Lake shikara ride and Mughal Gardens visit (3 hours, INR 600 per person)
• Skiing in Gulmarg (4-5 hours, INR 800-1500 per person)
• Kolahoi Glacier trek (6-7 hours, INR 1500 per person)
• Rafting in Lidder River (2-3 hours, INR 1200 per person)
• Thajiwas Glacier trekking (5-6 hours, INR 1500 per person)
• Dachigam National Park visit (3-4 hours, INR 500 per person)
• Rancho School visit, Hemis and Thiksey Monastery visit, Nubra Valley Camel Ride (8-10 hours, INR 2500 - 4500 per person)
• Magnetic Hill visit and Gurudwara Pathar Sahib visit (2 hours, INR 200 per person)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 10,200-12,500 per person

Useful Tips

For more adventure, try paragliding in Gulmarg or Sonamarg. Spend an extra day in Leh-Ladakh to explore Pangong Tso Lake and Khardungla Pass. Alternatively, skip Dachigam National Park and spend more time exploring Gulmarg or Pahalgam.