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7-Day Itinerary for J&K in June 2023

  1. Day 1: Srinagar City
    30 minutes (10.7 km) from Srinagar International Airport

    Begin your trip with a visit to the stunning Mughal Gardens, including Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh and Chashme Shahi. Enjoy a traditional Kashmiri lunch at a local restaurant and take a shikara ride at Dal Lake in the evening.

  2. Day 2: Gulmarg
    1 hour 30 minutes (50.2 km) from Srinagar City

    Hit the slopes at the Gulmarg ski resort in the morning, followed by a scenic gondola ride to the peak. In the afternoon, explore the local bazaar and enjoy a cup of Kashmiri tea with a view of the mountains. End the day with a bonfire and barbecue dinner.

  3. Day 3: Pahalgam
    2 hours 30 minutes (86.8 km) from Gulmarg

    Take a scenic drive to the picturesque Pahalgam, stopping at the Avantipur ruins on the way. Explore the Betaab Valley and Aru Valley, and enjoy a horseback ride in the evening. End the day with a traditional Kashmiri dinner.

  4. Day 4: Sonamarg
    3 hours (85.6 km) from Pahalgam

    Visit the Thajiwas Glacier and enjoy a picnic lunch with a view of the snow-capped mountains. Take a pony ride to explore the meadow and visit the Gadsar Lake. End the day with a local cuisine dinner.

  5. Day 5: Ladakh
    6 hours (246 km) from Sonamarg

    Take a scenic drive to the beautiful town of Leh, stopping at the Magnetic Hill and Gurudwara Pathar Sahib on the way. Explore the Shey Palace and Hemis Monastery in the afternoon. End the day with a traditional Ladakhi dinner.

  6. Day 6: Nubra Valley
    4 hours (120 km) from Leh

    Take a breathtaking drive through Khardung La Pass, the highest motorable road in the world, to reach the Nubra Valley. Explore the Diskit Monastery and the sand dunes of Hundar in the afternoon. End the day with a traditional Ladakhi dinner.

  7. Day 7: Pangong Tso
    6 hours (225 km) from Nubra Valley

    Take a scenic drive to the famous Pangong Tso Lake, stopping at the Chang La Pass on the way. Spend the day relaxing by the crystal-clear lake and enjoying the view of the surrounding mountains. End the day with a traditional Ladakhi dinner.

Recommendations

If you have extra time, consider visiting the Zanskar Valley and the Tso Moriri Lake. You can also take a trek to the Markha Valley. For a side trip, you can visit Amarnath Cave or Kheer Bhawani Temple. To maximize your fun, try some adventure activities like white water rafting or paragliding. Don't forget to try the local cuisine, especially the Kashmiri Wazwan and Ladakhi momos.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Mughal Gardens (2 hours, £5)
  • Gulmarg Ski Resort (4 hours, £20)
  • Betaab Valley (2 hours, £10)
  • Thajiwas Glacier (3 hours, £15)
  • Shey Palace (2 hours, £5)
  • Diskit Monastery (2 hours, £5)
  • Pangong Tso Lake (4 hours, £10)
  • Total Estimated Costs: £70
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