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7-Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary from Surat to Jammu and Kashmir

  1. Day 1: Amritsar
    5 hours 44 minutes (270 miles) from Surat

    Visit the Golden Temple in the morning, enjoy delicious Amritsari kulchas for lunch, and explore the Jallianwala Bagh in the evening.

  2. Day 2: Patnitop
    5 hours 23 minutes (158 miles) from Amritsar

    Enjoy the picturesque views of the Himalayas on your drive to Patnitop. After checking in at your hotel, take a walk around the nearby Pine forests and enjoy some hot chai in the evening.

  3. Day 3: Srinagar
    3 hours 14 minutes (108 miles) from Patnitop

    Start your day with a Shikara ride on Dal Lake, explore the Mughal Gardens after lunch, and end your day with a visit to the Hazratbal Shrine.

  4. Day 4: Gulmarg
    1 hour 55 minutes (32 miles) from Srinagar

    Enjoy skiing and snowboarding in the morning, take a Gondola ride in the afternoon, and end your day with a cup of kahwa while watching the sunset over the Himalayas.

  5. Day 5: Pahalgam
    3 hours 25 minutes (86 miles) from Gulmarg

    Explore the Betaab Valley, Chandanwari, and Aru Valley in the morning, relax by the Lidder River in the afternoon, and end your day with a campfire and some local music.

  6. Day 6: Sonamarg
    4 hours 14 minutes (81 miles) from Pahalgam

    Take a pony ride to the Thajiwas Glacier in the morning, explore the Zojila Pass in the afternoon, and end your day with a bonfire and some stargazing.

  7. Day 7: Katra
    8 hours 21 minutes (244 miles) from Sonamarg

    Begin your day with a trek to the Vaishno Devi Temple, have lunch with a panoramic view of the Trikuta Mountains, and end your trip with some souvenir shopping in the bustling market.

Recommendations

If you have some extra time, consider visiting the floating market of Srinagar or the Khardung La Pass in Leh. To maximize your fun, try some local delicacies like Rogan Josh, Gushtaba, or Kahwa. Don't forget to pack some warm clothes, as the temperature can drop significantly during November.

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