A Magical Honeymoon in Kashmir

1. Day 1: Arrive in Srinagar
   15 minutes (5 miles) from Srinagar International Airport

   Take a Shikara ride on Dal Lake and experience the beauty of the floating gardens. Have a traditional Kashmiri lunch at Ahdoos Restaurant and visit the famous Mughal Gardens in the afternoon. End the day with a romantic walk around Nishat Bagh.

2. Day 2: Gulmarg
   2 hours 15 minutes (34 miles) from Srinagar

   Take an early morning drive to Gulmarg and enjoy a scenic Gondola ride to Apharwat Peak. Have lunch at Kongposh restaurant and try skiing or snowboarding. Take a horse ride or a walk in the Strawberry Valley before heading back to Srinagar.

3. Day 3: Pahalgam
   2 hours 40 minutes (91 miles) from Srinagar

   Drive to Pahalgam and visit the beautiful Betaab valley. Enjoy a picnic lunch and then take a pony ride to the Baisaran Meadows. Visit the Avantipur ruins and have a romantic dinner at the Heevan Retreat.

4. Day 4: Sonamarg
   2 hours 30 minutes (80 miles) from Srinagar

   Drive to Sonamarg early morning and enjoy the beautiful Thajiwas Glacier. Have a memorable lunch at The Troutbeat Restaurant and then visit the Zojila Pass. End the day with a romantic dinner at the Snowland Restaurant.

5. Day 5: Srinagar Local Sightseeing
   30 minutes (7 miles) from Dal Lake

   Visit the Shankaracharya Temple and experience the scenic views of Srinagar. Have a late breakfast at the Mughal Darbar and then enjoy the shopping at the Lal Chowk market. In the evening, visit the Hari Parbat Fort and end the day with a romantic dinner at the Shamyana Restaurant.

6. Day 6: Yusmarg
   2 hours 10 minutes (47 miles) from Srinagar

   Drive to Yusmarg and enjoy the beautiful meadows and mountains. Have a traditional Kashmiri lunch at the Nil Nag Restaurant and then take a pony ride to the Doodhpathri Valley. End the day with a romantic dinner at the Regal Cafe.

7. Day 7: Departure
   30 minutes (9 miles) from Srinagar

   Take a morning Shikara ride on Dal Lake and have breakfast at the Vivo Restaurant. Shop for souvenirs at the Residency road and then head to the airport for your flight back home.

Recommendations

Consider visiting the Tulip Garden during the Tulip Festival in April. Take a side trip to the Dachigam National Park to experience the wildlife of Kashmir. Go for a romantic evening walk at the Char Chinar Island and visit the Hazratbal Shrine.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Shikara ride on Dal Lake (1 hour, INR 500)
• Traditional Kashmiri lunch at Ahdoos Restaurant (1 hour, INR 1000)
• Mughal Gardens (2 hours, INR 500)
• Gulmarg Gondola ride (2 hours, INR 2000)
• Kongposh restaurant (1 hour, INR 1500)
• Betaab Valley and Baisaran Meadows (3 hours, INR 1000)
• Avantipur ruins (1 hour, INR 100)
• Heevan Retreat dinner (2 hours, INR 2500)
• Thajiwas Glacier (2 hours, INR 1500)
• The Troutbeat Restaurant (1 hour, INR 1000)
• Zojila Pass (1 hour, INR 200)
• Snowland Restaurant dinner (2 hours, INR 2000)
• Shankaracharya Temple (1 hour, INR 300)
• Mughal Darbar breakfast (1 hour, INR 800)
• Lal Chowk market shopping (2 hours, INR 2000)
• Hari Parbat Fort (1 hour, INR 100)
• Shamyana Restaurant dinner (2 hours, INR 1500)
• Yusmarg meadows and Doodhpathri Valley (5 hours, INR 2000)
• Nil Nag Restaurant lunch (1 hour, INR 1500)
• Regal Cafe dinner (2 hours, INR 2500)
• Vivo Restaurant breakfast (1 hour, INR 1000)
• Shopping at Residency road (2 hours, INR 2000)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 25,100