10-Day Itinerary for Jammu and Kashmir

1. Day 1: Srinagar
   30 minutes (13 km) from Srinagar International Airport

   Take a Shikara ride on the Dal Lake, visit the Mughal Gardens, and explore the vibrant markets.

2. Day 2: Pahalgam
   2 hours 30 minutes ( 92.5 km) from Srinagar

   Enjoy the natural beauty of Pahalgam including the Lidder River, Betaab Valley, and Aru Valley.

3. Day 3: Gulmarg
   3 hours 32 minutes ( 122 km) from Pahalgam

   Go skiing or snowboarding at the famous ski resort, take a Gondola ride, and trek to Khilanmarg.

4. Day 4: Sonamarg
   3 hours 54 minutes ( 120 km) from Gulmarg

   Embark on a horse ride to Thajiwas Glacier, try fishing in the Sindh River, and take a stroll in the town.

5. Day 5: Kargil
   4 hours 28 minutes ( 129 km) from Sonamarg

   Visit the Kargil War Memorial and Museum, explore the local markets, and take in the scenic beauty of the town.

6. Day 6: Leh
   6 hours 30 minutes ( 211 km) from Kargil

   Visit the Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa, and Magnetic Hill, and explore the markets and cafes of the town.

7. Day 7: Nubra Valley
   5 hours 58 minutes ( 174.3 km) from Leh

   Visit the Diskit Monastery, enjoy a ride on the Bactrian camels, and witness the sand dunes and Yarab Tso Lake.

8. Day 8: Pangong Lake
   4 hours 53 minutes ( 153 km) from Nubra Valley

   Experience the breathtaking blue and green hues of the lake, camp overnight by the lakeside, and indulge in photography.

9. Day 9: Zanskar Valley
   6 hours 9 minutes ( 225 km) from Pangong Lake

   Take a trek to Frozen River, visit the Phugthal Monastery, and witness the Zanskar River.

10. Day 10: Back to Srinagar
    9 hours 36 minutes ( 370.8 km) from Zanskar Valley

    Take a flight back home and cherish the wonderful memories of the trip.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Srinagar Shikara ride (2 hours, INR 500-1500)
• Mughal Gardens (1 hour, INR 30-60)
• Pahalgam natural beauty (5 hours, INR 500-1000)
• Gulmarg skiing/snowboarding (6 hours, INR 1500-4000)
• Thajiwas Glacier horse ride (4 hours, INR 1000-1500)
• Kargil War Memorial and Museum (2 hours, Free)
• Leh Palace (1 hour, INR 30-100)
• Nubra Valley Diskit Monastery (3 hours, INR 30-100)
• Pangong Lake photography (6 hours, INR 200-1000)
• Zanskar Valley Frozen River trek (8 hours, INR 1000-3000)
• Total Estimated Cost: INR 5000-12000

Useful Tips

If you have more time, visit the Hemis National Park and Tso Moriri Lake. If you have less time, skip Zanskar Valley and Sonamarg. Make sure to carry warm clothes and keep some cash for emergencies.