Journey through Kashmir: Adventure Edition

1. Day 1: Srinagar
   From Srinagar International Airport

   Arrive at Srinagar. Rest for a few hours before we set out to explore Dal Lake and take a Shikara ride.

2. Day 2: Gulmarg
   60.2 km from Srinagar (2 hrs 23 min drive)

   Visit the highest ski resort of India, Gulmarg. Take the Gondola cable car ride for a panoramic view of the mountains.

3. Day 3: Pahalgam
   91.4 km from Gulmarg (3 hrs 7 min drive)

   Visit Pahalgam to experience river rafting in the Lidder River and enjoy the pristine beauty of the place.

4. Day 4: Gulmarg
   122 km from Pahalgam (4 hrs 17 min drive)

   Return to Gulmarg and indulge in skiing or snowboarding.

5. Day 5: Srinagar
   56.4 km from Gulmarg (1 hr 59 min drive)

   Return to Srinagar and visit Shankaracharya Hill and Hazratbal Shrine for a spiritual retreat.

6. Day 6: Sonmarg
   80.6 km from Srinagar (2 hrs 13 min drive)

   Visit Sonmarg, also known as the Meadow of Gold, and trek to the glacial lakes of Vishansar and Krishnasar.

7. Day 7: Sopore
   73.1 km from Sonmarg (2 hrs 56 min drive)

   Explore the town of Sopore and visit the ruins of Shiva temple and Dakhshinaar temple.

8. Day 8: Doodhpathri
   56.2 km from Sopore (2 hrs 17 min drive)

   Experience a day in the meadow of Doodhpathri. Trek to the Doodhpathri waterfall, enjoy the scenic beauty, and spot a few ponies or horses.

9. Day 9: Aharbal
   73.9 km from Doodhpathri (2 hrs 25 min drive)

   Visit the Aharbal waterfall and trek through the forests of pine and conifers.

10. Day 10: Srinagar
    71.5 km from Aharbal (2 hrs 21 min drive)

    Return to Srinagar and enjoy some shopping for dry fruits and handicrafts. Depart for Srinagar International airport.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Shikara ride in Dal Lake (2-3 hours, INR 500-1000)
• Gondola ride in Gulmarg (2-3 hours, INR 750-1000)
• River-rafting in Pahalgam (2-3 hours, INR 800-1500)
• Skiing/snowboarding in Gulmarg (4-6 hours, INR 2000-4000)
• Trek to glacial lakes in Sonmarg (4-6 hours, INR 1500-2500)
• Trek and visit to Aharbal waterfall (4-5 hours, INR 800-1500)
• Total Estimated Costs (per person): INR 10,000-14,000

Useful Tips

For those with more time, we recommend visiting the Aru Valley in Pahalgam and the Lolab Valley in Kupwara. For those with less time, we suggest skipping Sopore and Aharbal and spending an extra day in Srinagar or Gulmarg.