A 7-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Kashmir in June 2023

  1. Day 1: Srinagar
    30 minutes (12.7 km) from Srinagar International Airport

    Explore the capital city of Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar, and visit the famous Mughal Gardens, Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh. Take a shikara ride on Dal Lake and visit the floating markets.

  2. Day 2: Pahalgam
    2 hours 40 minutes (96.3 km) from Srinagar

    Go on a scenic drive to Pahalgam, known as the 'Valley of Shepherds.' Visit Betaab Valley, Aru Valley, and Chandanwari. Take a pony ride to explore the stunning valleys.

  3. Day 3: Gulmarg
    3 hours (56.5 km) from Pahalgam

    Head to Gulmarg, a popular ski destination. Enjoy the scenic views of the Himalayas from the Gondola ride, visit the Strawberry Valley, and witness the beauty of the Alpather Lake.

  4. Day 4: Sonamarg
    3 hours 20 minutes (128 km) from Gulmarg

    Visit Sonamarg, also known as the 'Meadow of Gold.' Take a pony ride to the Thajiwas Glacier and enjoy the scenic beauty of the snow-capped mountains, waterfalls, and green meadows.

  5. Day 5: Kargil
    5 hours 30 minutes (205 km) from Sonamarg

    Explore the town of Kargil, located on the banks of the Suru River. Visit the Kargil War Memorial, Mulbekh Monastery, and Lamayuru Monastery.

  6. Day 6: Leh
    6 hours 20 minutes (215 km) from Kargil

    Head to the Leh District and visit the famous monasteries, Hemis Monastery and Thiksey Monastery. Explore the Leh Palace and the Shanti Stupa, which offers panoramic views of the city and surrounding mountains.

  7. Day 7: Nubra Valley
    4 hours 30 minutes (125 km) from Leh

    Take a drive to the Nubra Valley and visit the Diskit Monastery, Maitreya Buddha, and the sand dunes of Hunder. Take a camel ride on the double-humped Bactrian camels.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Mughal Gardens (2 hours, ₹50)
  • Shikara Ride (2 hours, ₹500)
  • Pony Ride in Pahalgam (2 hours, ₹600)
  • Gondola Ride in Gulmarg (2 hours, ₹1500)
  • Pony Ride to Thajiwas Glacier (2 hours, ₹800)
  • Kargil War Memorial (1 hour, Free)
  • Lamayuru Monastery (2 hours, Free)
  • Hemis Monastery (2 hours, ₹100)
  • Camel Ride in Nubra Valley (2 hours, ₹600)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹4,250
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