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Amaranth Yatra Itinerary - July 2023

  1. Day 1: Srinagar
    10 minutes (5.6 km) from Srinagar International Airport

    Spend the morning exploring the beautiful Mughal Gardens. In the afternoon, take a shikara ride on Dal Lake and visit the floating market. End the day by watching the sunset from Shankaracharya Hill.

  2. Day 2: Pahalgam
    2 hours 30 minutes (92 km) from Srinagar

    Visit the stunning Betaab Valley in the morning and then go for a hike to see the Kolahoi Glacier. In the afternoon, relax at the Lidder River and enjoy the scenic views. End the day by visiting the Aru Valley.

  3. Day 3: Gulmarg
    2 hours 15 minutes (60 km) from Pahalgam

    Spend the morning skiing or snowboarding at the Gulmarg Ski Resort. In the afternoon, take the gondola ride to Kongdoori Mountain and enjoy the panoramic views. End the day by visiting the Maharani Temple.

  4. Day 4: Sonamarg
    2 hours 10 minutes (82 km) from Gulmarg

    Go for a horse ride to the Thajiwas Glacier in the morning. In the afternoon, visit the Gangbal Lake and go for a picnic. End the day by visiting the Zojila Pass.

  5. Day 5: Kargil
    4 hours (205 km) from Sonamarg

    Visit the Kargil War Memorial and pay your respects to the Indian soldiers who lost their lives in the 1999 Kargil War. In the afternoon, explore the town and its local markets. End the day by visiting the Mulbekh Monastery.

  6. Day 6: Leh
    6 hours 30 minutes (218 km) from Kargil

    Visit the stunning Pangong Tso lake in the morning. In the afternoon, visit the Shanti Stupa and enjoy the panoramic view of the entire city. End the day by visiting the Leh Palace.

  7. Day 7: Nubra Valley
    4 hours 45 minutes (119 km) from Leh

    Spend the morning visiting the Diskit Monastery and walking on the sand dunes of the Nubra Valley. In the afternoon, visit the Hunder Sand Dunes and go for a camel ride. End the day by visiting the Turtuk Village.

Recommendations

Consider taking a side trip to Zanskar Valley and visiting the Phugtal Monastery. Make sure to try the local cuisine, especially the Kashmiri Wazwan and Kahwa Tea. Don't forget to carry warm clothes and rain gear as the weather can be unpredictable.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Mughal Gardens (2 hours, ₹500)
  • Shikara Ride (2 hours, ₹2,000)
  • Betaab Valley (3 hours, ₹300)
  • Kolahoi Glacier Hike (4 hours, ₹500)
  • Gulmarg Ski Resort (4 hours, ₹3,000)
  • Gondola Ride (2 hours, ₹1,500)
  • Horse Ride (3 hours, ₹800)
  • Gangbal Lake (3 hours, ₹200)
  • Kargil War Memorial (2 hours, Free)
  • Pangong Tso Lake (5 hours, ₹1,500)
  • Shanti Stupa (1 hour, Free)
  • Diskit Monastery (2 hours, ₹100)
  • Camel Ride (2 hours, ₹300)
  • Turtuk Village (2 hours, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹12,500
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