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7-day itinerary for Kashmir in July 2023

  1. Day 1: Srinagar
    30 minutes (14.3 km) from Srinagar International Airport

    Enjoy a Shikara ride in Dal Lake in the morning, visit the Mughal Gardens in the afternoon, and watch the sunset at Shankaracharya Hill in the evening.

  2. Day 2: Gulmarg
    2 hours 30 minutes (54.3 km) from Srinagar

    Go skiing and snowboarding at the Gulmarg Ski Resort in the morning, take a Gondola ride to the summit in the afternoon, and visit the Maharaja Palace in the evening.

  3. Day 3: Pahalgam
    2 hours 15 minutes (91.1 km) from Gulmarg

    Go for a hike to the Aru Valley in the morning, visit the Betaab Valley in the afternoon, and take a dip in the Lidder River in the evening.

  4. Day 4: Sonamarg
    3 hours (88.4 km) from Pahalgam

    Go for a pony ride to the Thajiwas Glacier in the morning, visit the Zojila Pass in the afternoon, and watch the sunset at the Vishansar Lake in the evening.

  5. Day 5: Martand Sun Temple
    2 hours 30 minutes (84.3 km) from Sonamarg

    Explore the ancient ruins of the Martand Sun Temple in the morning, visit the Kheer Bhawani Temple in the afternoon, and watch the sunset at the Manasbal Lake in the evening.

  6. Day 6: Leh
    6 hours 30 minutes (274.9 km) from Martand Sun Temple

    Visit the Shanti Stupa in the morning, explore the Leh Palace in the afternoon, and stroll through the Leh Market in the evening.

  7. Day 7: Nubra Valley
    4 hours 30 minutes (126.4 km) from Leh

    Go for a Bactrian camel ride in the sand dunes of Hunder in the morning, visit the Diskit Monastery in the afternoon, and watch the sunset at the Turtuk Village in the evening.

Recommendations

Consider visiting the Hemis National Park for a chance to spot the snow leopard. Takthok Monastery and Lamayuru Monastery are also worth visiting. Take a road trip to Zanskar Valley or Kargil for a side trip. Hire a local guide to learn more about the culture and history of the region.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Dal Lake Shikara Ride (2 hours, £10)
  • Mughal Gardens (2 hours, £5)
  • Shankaracharya Hill (1 hour, free)
  • Gulmarg Ski Resort (4 hours, £40)
  • Gondola Ride (2 hours, £20)
  • Maharaja Palace (1 hour, £2)
  • Aru Valley Hike (4 hours, £15)
  • Betaab Valley (2 hours, £5)
  • Lidder River (1 hour, free)
  • Thajiwas Glacier Pony Ride (3 hours, £20)
  • Zojila Pass (1 hour, free)
  • Vishansar Lake (1 hour, free)
  • Martand Sun Temple (2 hours, £5)
  • Kheer Bhawani Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Manasbal Lake (1 hour, free)
  • Shanti Stupa (1 hour, free)
  • Leh Palace (2 hours, £5)
  • Leh Market (2 hours, £10)
  • Bactrian Camel Ride (2 hours, £15)
  • Diskit Monastery (2 hours, £5)
  • Turtuk Village (1 hour, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: £147
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