KASHMIR - Paradise on Earth
6-Day Kashmir Itinerary
Day 1: Srinagar Arrival
- Arrive at Srinagar Airport
- Check into houseboat on Dal Lake
- Evening Shikara ride on Dal Lake
- Visit floating vegetable market
- Dinner on houseboat with traditional Wazwan
Day 2: Srinagar Local Sightseeing
- Visit Mughal Gardens: Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, Chashme Shahi
- Explore Shankaracharya Temple for panoramic city views
- Visit Hazratbal Shrine
- Shopping at Lal Chowk and Boulevard Road
- Carpet and handicraft workshops
Day 3: Gulmarg – Meadow of Flowers
- Drive to Gulmarg (2 hours)
- Gondola ride (cable car) – Phase 1 and 2
- Snow activities: skiing, snowboarding (seasonal)
- Visit St. Mary’s Church
- Golf at world’s highest golf course (summer)
- Overnight in Gulmarg
Day 4: Pahalgam – Valley of Shepherds
- Drive to Pahalgam via Awantipora ruins
- Visit Betaab Valley (film shooting location)
- Explore Aru Valley for horse riding
- Chandanwari visit (base for Amarnath Yatra)
- River rafting in Lidder River
- Overnight in Pahalgam
Day 5: Sonmarg – Meadow of Gold
- Drive to Sonmarg
- Pony ride to Thajiwas Glacier
- Photography and snow activities
- Visit Nilagrad River (red water)
- Return to Srinagar
- Shopping for Pashmina shawls, saffron, dry fruits
Day 6: Departure
- Morning visit to Jamia Masjid
- Last-minute shopping at local markets
- Airport transfer and departure
Places to Explore
Yusmarg, Doodhpathri, Kokernag, Verinag, Achabal Gardens, Manasbal Lake,
Wular Lake, Nagin Lake, Kheer Bhawani Temple