7-Day Nature Itinerary in Kashmir for June 2023

  1. Day 1: Pahalgam
    2 hours, 30 minutes (92.3 km) from Srinagar International Airport

    Visit Aru Valley for its picturesque scenery of lush green meadows, snow-capped mountains, and a stream flowing through. Go on a pony ride or trek to explore the area.

  2. Day 2: Sonamarg
    3 hours (84.2 km) from Pahalgam

    Explore the Thajiwas Glacier on a pony ride or trek. Visit the Gangabal Lake and Krishnasar Lake for their serene beauty. Enjoy a picnic by the Sindh River.

  3. Day 3: Yusmarg
    3 hours, 30 minutes (109.4 km) from Sonamarg

    Visit the Nilnag Lake for its crystal-clear water and serene surroundings. Trek through the pine forests to reach the Ferozepur Nallah waterfall. Enjoy a picnic by the Doodh Ganga river.

  4. Day 4: Gulmarg
    2 hours, 20 minutes (57.3 km) from Yusmarg

    Take the Gondola cable car ride for a panoramic view of the snow-clad mountains and lush green valleys. Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, or snowmobiling in the winter or trekking and horse riding in the summer.

  5. Day 5: Kokernag
    4 hours, 15 minutes (130.6 km) from Gulmarg

    Visit the botanical garden and the spring of freshwater known as Kokernag. Take a dip in the warm waters of the Veshu and Bringhi rivers. Explore the nearby Daksum forest and Sinthan Top for stunning views.

  6. Day 6: Srinagar
    2 hours, 10 minutes (68.1 km) from Kokernag

    Take a shikara ride in the Dal Lake and explore its floating markets, houseboats, and gardens. Visit the Mughal Gardens, Chashme Shahi and Nishat Bagh, for their beautiful flowers, fountains, and terraced lawns.

  7. Day 7: Dachigam National Park
    40 minutes (22.2 km) from Srinagar

    Go on a wildlife safari to spot the endangered Kashmir stag, Himalayan black bear, and snow leopard. Trek to the Marsar Lake or hike to the hilltop shrine of Baba Reshi.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Aru Valley (2 hours) - Free
  • Thajiwas Glacier (3-4 hours) - Pony ride: INR 700-900, Trek: INR 3000-5000
  • Nilnag Lake (1-2 hours) - Free
  • Gondola ride (2-3 hours) - Phase 1: INR 750-850, Phase 2: INR 950-1050
  • Kokernag botanical garden (1-2 hours) - INR 20-50
  • Dal Lake Shikara ride (4-5 hours) - INR 500-1000
  • Dachigam National Park safari (3-4 hours) - INR 200-400
  • Total Estimated Costs - INR 2720-6400
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