7-Day Kashmir City Experience Itinerary

1. Day 1: Visit the Hazratbal Mosque
   20 minutes (8.5 km) from the Srinagar International Airport

   Explore the iconic mosque and marvel at its stunning architecture surrounded by pristine gardens.

2. Day 2: Discover the Mughal Gardens
   50 minutes (24 km) from Hazratbal Mosque

   Stroll through the beautiful Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, and Chashma Shahi Gardens, built by Mughal emperors.

3. Day 3: Enjoy a Gondola Ride at Gulmarg
   2 hours and 30 minutes (56 km) from Mughal Gardens

   Ride the cable car and take in scenic, panoramic views of the mountains from Kongdoori Mountain.

4. Day 4: Tour the Pari Mahal
   40 minutes (18 km) from Gulmarg

   Discover the architectural beauty of the "House of Fairies", the ancient monument and Buddhist monastery on the top of the hill.

5. Day 5: Visit the Iconic Dal Lake
   1 hour (30 km) from Pari Mahal

   Relax on a shikara and soak in the serene beauty and the majestic view of the spectacular Himalayas.

6. Day 6: Shop at the Floating Vegetable Market
   20 minutes (9 km) from Dal Lake

   Take a boat ride to the local vegetable market where villagers sell products from their farms and services from boats.

7. Day 7: Explore the Shankaracharya Hill
   40 minutes (12 km) from Floating Vegetable Market

   Visit the ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, atop the hill, surrounded by the beautiful forests of oak and pine.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Hazratbal Mosque (1 hour, Free)
• Mughal Gardens (2 hours, 10 INR entrance fee)
• Gulmarg Gondola Ride (3 hours, 740 INR per person)
• Pari Mahal (1 hour, Free)
• Dal Lake (2 hours, 2,000 INR for a private shikara)
• Floating Vegetable Market (2 hours, 500 INR for a boat ride)
• Shankaracharya Hill (1 hour, Free)
Total Estimated Costs: 3,250 INR

Useful Tips

If you have more time, explore the Betaab Valley, Sonamarg and Thajiwas Glacier. For a shorter trip, you can skip the Floating Vegetable Market or Shankaracharya Hill, or reduce your time at Dal Lake.