Enchanting Kashmir Exploration

Day 1: Srinagar Serenity

Srinagar, Kashmir

26 March 2024, 8:00AM

Shikara Ride on Dal Lake

Start with a calming shikara ride on Dal Lake in Srinagar amidst light snowfall. Enjoy the snowy views and colorful houseboats.
Public buses are available from Srinagar bus stand to Dal Lake. It takes about 30 minutes. Cost: 50 INR per person.
500 INR, 2 hours

11:00AM

Visit Mughal Gardens

Explore the enchanting Mughal Gardens like Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh with their stunning architecture and snowy landscapes.
Opt for a shared cab from Dal Lake to Mughal Gardens, a 20-minute journey. Cost: 100 INR per person.
200 INR, 2 hours

2:00PM

Indulge in Wazwan Cuisine

Lunch on authentic Kashmiri Wazwan dishes at a local eatery. Savor the flavors of Rogan Josh in the serene snowy setting.
Take a budget bus to Srinagar city center for lunch. Travel time: 15 minutes. Cost: 30 INR per person.
800 INR, 1.5 hours

4:00PM

Shop at Lal Chowk

Explore the bustling markets at Lal Chowk, perfect for picking up handmade Kashmiri souvenirs amidst a light snow shower.
Travel affordably from the city center to Lal Chowk by a shared auto. Approx. cost: 20 INR per person.
Varies, 2 hours

7:00PM

Dinner at Shamyana Restaurant

Dine at Shamyana Restaurant for a mix of Kashmiri and Mughlai dishes in a cozy setting. The evening temperature may drop to 3°C.
Take a cost-effective cab back to your hotel for dinner. Cost: 200 INR per cab.
1000 INR, 1.5 hours
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Day 2: Mesmerizing Srinagar

Srinagar, Kashmir

27 March 2024, 9:00AM

Visit Shankaracharya Temple

Begin with a visit to Shankaracharya Temple for panoramic city views amidst a chilly morning at 6°C.
Take a local bus to reach the temple entrance. Travel time: 30 minutes. Cost: 20 INR per person.
Free, 1 hour

11:00AM

Explore Old Srinagar

Walk through the historic lanes of Old Srinagar, discovering ancient mosques and vibrant local bazaars amidst light snowfall.
Travel to Old Srinagar easily by a shared cab. Duration: 15 minutes. Cost: 50 INR per person.
Varies, 2 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at Ahdoos Restaurant

Feast on traditional Kashmiri cuisine at Ahdoos Restaurant, tasting flavors like Yakhni and Kebabs in the 9°C daytime weather.
Grab a local bus to the restaurant in the city center. Cost: 40 INR per person.
700 INR, 1.5 hours

3:00PM

Visit Hazratbal Shrine

Experience peace at Hazratbal Shrine, located near Dal Lake, with the temperature dropping to 8°C in the evening.
Take a shared auto to the shrine. Travel time: 20 minutes. Cost: 30 INR per person.
Free, 1 hour

6:00PM

Dinner at Mughal Darbar

Enjoy a delicious dinner at Mughal Darbar, trying North Indian and Kashmiri specialties like Dum Aloo and Phirni.
Return to your hotel comfortably by a cab. Cost: 150 INR per cab.
900 INR, 1.5 hours
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Day 3: Gulmarg Adventures

Gulmarg, Kashmir

28 March 2024, 9:00AM

Gondola Ride to Apharwat Peak

Embark on an exhilarating Gondola ride to Apharwat Peak in Gulmarg for breathtaking snowy views. Temperature may reach 5°C.
Take a shared cab from Srinagar to Gulmarg for 2 hours. Cost: 300 INR per person.
1500 INR, 3 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at Hotel Highlands Park

Recharge with a delectable lunch at Hotel Highlands Park surrounded by snow. Have Kashmiri Pulao and Kebabs.
Walk over to the hotel restaurant from the Gondola base station. Cost: 700 INR per person.
1000 INR, 1.5 hours

3:00PM

Golfing at Gulmarg Golf Course

Enjoy a session of golfing at Gulmarg Golf Course, with snowy Himalayan views and 2°C temperatures.
Gulmarg Golf Course is a short walk from Highlands Park. Entry fee: 500 INR per person.
800 INR, 2 hours

6:00PM

Dinner at Bakshi Restaurant

Relish a delightful dinner at Bakshi Restaurant, tasting Kashmiri and North Indian dishes in the chilly evening at 0°C.
Stroll back to the town center for dinner. Cost: 800 INR per person.
800 INR, 1.5 hours
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Day 4: Pahalgam Paradise

Pahalgam, Kashmir

29 March 2024, 9:00AM

Trekking in Aru Valley

Embark on a picturesque trek in Aru Valley with snow-covered pine forests in the 4°C weather of Pahalgam.
Travel affordably by bus from Srinagar to Pahalgam for 3 hours. Cost: 500 INR per person.
500 INR, 4 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at Dana Pani Restaurant

Savor a scrumptious lunch at Dana Pani Restaurant, trying Indian, Chinese, and Kashmiri dishes amidst afternoon snowfall.
Reach the restaurant by foot from the town center. Cost: 600 INR per person.
700 INR, 1.5 hours

3:00PM

Explore Betaab Valley

Discover the beauty of Betaab Valley's greenery and snow-clad peaks during the cooling 2°C evening.
Travel by local bus to Betaab Valley in 30 minutes. Cost: 50 INR per person.
200 INR, 2 hours

6:00PM

Dinner at Troutbeat Restaurant

Finish the day with dinner at Troutbeat Restaurant, indulging in various dishes by the riverside in the light snowfall.
Return to Pahalgam town for dinner. Cost: 800 INR per person.
900 INR, 1.5 hours
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Day 5: Snowy Sonamarg & Amritsar Bound

Sonamarg, Kashmir

30 March 2024, 9:00AM

Thajiwas Glacier Trek

Embark on a rewarding trek to Thajiwas Glacier, surrounded by snowy meadows and peaks in the 6°C Sonamarg climate.
Take a budget-friendly cab from Pahalgam to Sonamarg. Travel time: 2 hours. Cost: 1500 INR per cab.
300 INR, 3 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at Glacier Heights Restaurant

Relish a fulfilling meal at Glacier Heights Restaurant, savoring Kashmiri and Punjabi cuisine amidst the snowy Sonamarg landscape.
Dine at the restaurant for lunch. Cost: 800 INR per person.
800 INR, 1.5 hours

3:00PM

River Rafting on Sindh River

Feel the adrenaline with river rafting on Sindh River, enjoying Sonamarg's beauty in the cooling 3°C afternoon.
Book a local river rafting tour near the riverbank. Cost: 1200 INR per person.
1500 INR, 2 hours

6:00PM

Dinner at Paradise Camping Restaurant

Delight in dinner at Paradise Camping Restaurant in Sonamarg, offering a unique dining experience under the starlit sky in 5°C weather.
Return to your hotel for dinner. Cost: 1000 INR per person.
1000 INR, 1.5 hours
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