7-Day Family Friendly Kashmir Itinerary from Surat

1. Day 1: Arrival in Srinagar
   From Surat to Srinagar (flight)

   Experience the beauty of Dal Lake with a shikara ride and enjoy some local delicacies at Boulevard Road.

2. Day 2: Exploring Srinagar
   9.1km from Dal Lake (30 minutes drive)

   Visit the ancient Nishat Bagh Garden followed by a visit to the Pari Mahal, a historic landmark that offers a beautiful view of the city.

3. Day 3: Pahalgam Tour
   From Srinagar to Pahalgam (97.2km, 2 hours 30 mins drive)

   Explore the picturesque Betaab Valley followed by a visit to Baisaran Meadow. You can also enjoy a pony ride to explore the valley further.

4. Day 4: Gulmarg Tour
   From Pahalgam to Gulmarg (141km, 3 hours 40 mins drive)

   Visit the Gulmarg Gondola, Apharwat Peak and Khilanmarg for skiing and snowboarding in winter or enjoy a beautiful view of mountain ranges in the summer.

5. Day 5: Visit to Sonmarg
   From Gulmarg to Sonamarg (127km, 3 hours drive)

   Visit Thajiwas glacier, enjoy a pony ride and indulge in some adventurous activities like rappelling and rock climbing.

6. Day 6: Sightseeing in Srinagar
   20.3km from Sonmarg (1 hour drive)

   Visit Shankaracharya Temple, Hazratbal Shrine, and Jama Masjid followed by shopping for souvenirs at Lal Chowk.

7. Day 7: Return journey to Surat
   From Srinagar to Surat (flight)

   Time to bid farewell to Kashmir with a heavy heart and cherish the memories forever.

Estimated Time and Costs

• Dal Lake Shikara Ride (1-2 hours, INR 500-1000)
• Boulevard Road Local Food Tasting (1-2 hours, INR 300-500)
• Nishat Bagh Garden (1-2 hours, INR 20 entry fee)
• Pari Mahal (1-2 hours, INR 25 entry fee)
• Betaab Valley Visit (2-3 hours, INR 30 entry fee per person)
• Pony Ride in Baisaran Meadow (2-3 hours, INR 1500-2000)
• Gulmarg Gondola Ride (2-3 hours, INR 650-1300 per person)
• Apharwat Peak Visit (2-3 hours, INR 700-1500)
• Thajiwas Glacier Visit (2-3 hours, INR 1500-2000)
• Rappelling and Rock Climbing in Sonmarg (2-3 hours, INR 1500-2000)
• Shankaracharya Temple Visit (1-2 hours, Free Entry)
• Hazratbal Shrine Visit (1-2 hours, Free Entry)
• Jama Masjid Visit (1-2 hours, Free Entry)
• Lal Chowk Shopping (2-3 hours, INR 500-1000)
• Total Estimated Costs (excluding flights): INR 6500-11500 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can add a visit to the Pampore Saffron fields or explore the ancient ruins of Awantipora. If you have less time, you can skip visiting Pahalgam and Sonmarg or reduce the time spent on shopping and sightseeing in Srinagar to stay within your budget.