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7-Day Itinerary for J&K in June 2023

  1. Day 1: Dal Lake
    25 minutes (8.5 km) from Srinagar Airport

    Take a shikara ride in the morning and enjoy the scenic beauty of the lake. Visit the floating market in the afternoon and indulge in some shopping. In the evening, witness the beautiful sunset from the lake.

  2. Day 2: Gulmarg
    55 minutes (51 km) from Srinagar

    Enjoy skiing, snowboarding or a gondola ride in the morning. Visit the Maharani temple in the afternoon and take a scenic walk in the evenings.

  3. Day 3: Pahalgam
    2 hours and 30 minutes (92 km) from Gulmarg

    Explore the beautiful Aru valley in the morning. Visit the Betaab valley and take a horse ride in the afternoon. In the evening, relax by the Lidder river.

  4. Day 4: Srinagar
    1 hour and 40 minutes (88 km) from Pahalgam

    Visit the beautiful Mughal gardens in the morning. Take a stroll in the old city and visit the Jama Masjid and Hazratbal shrine in the afternoon. In the evening, explore the local street food scene in the bustling Lal Chowk.

  5. Day 5: Sonamarg
    2 hours and 10 minutes (81 km) from Srinagar

    Take a scenic drive through the Sindh Valley in the morning. Visit the Thajiwas glacier and go sledging in the afternoon. In the evening, enjoy a bonfire and barbecue dinner.

  6. Day 6: Leh
    1 hour and 20 minutes (421 km) from Sonamarg

    Explore the ancient monasteries of Hemis and Thiksey in the morning. Visit the Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace in the afternoon. In the evening, try some local cuisine in a quaint cafe in the main market.

  7. Day 7: Nubra Valley
    4 hours and 50 minutes (126 km) from Leh

    Visit the Diskit monastery and the famous Maitreya Buddha statue in the morning. Take a camel safari in the Hunder sand dunes in the afternoon and witness the beautiful sunset. In the evening, stargaze in the clear night sky.

Recommendations

Don't forget to explore the local handicrafts scene and take back some souvenirs. If time permits, take a side trip to the beautiful Tso Moriri Lake. For adventure enthusiasts, try river rafting in the Zanskar river. For foodies, try the local delicacy - Rogan Josh.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Dal Lake Shikara Ride (2 hours, £10)
  • Gulmarg Gondola Ride (1 hour, £20)
  • Betaab Valley Horse Ride (2 hours, £15)
  • Thajiwas Glacier Sledging (1 hour, £10)
  • Nubra Valley Camel Safari (2 hours, £20)
  • Local Handicrafts Shopping (2 hours, £25)
  • River Rafting in Zanskar (2 hours, £30)
  • Rogan Josh Lunch (1 hour, £15)
  • Total Estimated Costs: £125
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