14-Day Kashmir Itinerary

1. Day 1: Dal Lake
   20 minutes (12.7 km) from Sheikh Ul-Alam International Airport

   Boat rides, Shikara

2. Day 2: Sonamarg
   3 hours (80 km) from Dal Lake

   Hiking, Trekking, views

3. Day 3: Srinagar Old City
   30 minutes (10 km) from Dal Lake

   Mughal gardens, architecture, shopping

4. Day 4: Gulmarg
   2 hours 30 min (52 km) from Srinagar Old City

   Skiing, snowboarding, Gondola ride

5. Day 5: Pahalgam
   3 hours (93.7 km) from Gulmarg

   Valley, river rafting, horse ride

6. Day 6: Dachigam National Park
   30 minutes (20.4 km) from Dal Lake

   Wildlife, birdwatching, hiking

7. Day 7: Martand Sun Temple
   2 hours (64 km) from Dachigam National Park

   Archaeology, photography, outskirts

8. Day 8: Amarnath Temple
   2 hours (95 km) from Martand Sun Temple

   Pilgrimage, Cave, Trekking

9. Day 9: Aharbal Waterfall
   2 hours 30 min (70 km) from Amarnath Temple

   Waterfall, picnic, hiking

10. Day 10: Kokernag
    2 hours (68 km) from Aharbal Waterfall

    Gardens, spring, nature

11. Day 11: Anantnag
    1 hour 30 min (41 km) from Kokernag

    Temples, history, outskirts

12. Day 12: Aru Valley
    2 hours 30 min (95 km) from Anantnag

    Waterfall, Trekking, Views

13. Day 13: Yusmarg
    2 hours 30 min (79 km) from Aru Valley

    Scenery, mountains, trekking

14. Day 14: Hazratbal Shrine
    20 minutes (8.7 km) from Yusmarg

    Islamic shrine, Gardens, peace

Time and Cost Estimates

• Dal Lake (2 hours, free)
• Sonamarg (6 hours, free)
• Srinagar Old City (6 hours, $20 for souvenirs)
• Gulmarg (8 hours, $50 for Gondola ride)
• Pahalgam (8 hours, $30 for horse ride)
• Dachigam National Park (5 hours, $10 for entry fee)
• Martand Sun Temple (6 hours, free)
• Amarnath Temple (10 hours, $100 for a pony ride)
• Aharbal Waterfall (8 hours, free)
• Kokernag (6 hours, $5 for entry fee)
• Anantnag (5 hours, free)
• Aru Valley (10 hours, $20 for activities)
• Yusmarg (12 hours, $30 for trekking guides)

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the multiple Lakes around the valley, on the outskirts, as they have their own unique charm. However, shorter vacations recommend prioritizing 2 or 3 Lakes and sticking to the itinerary plan.