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Kashmir is world-famous for its scenic splendour, snow-capped mountains, plentiful wildlife, exquisite monuments, hospitable people and local handicrafts. Your trip will be a memorable one as the state will not only appeal to you with its scenic beauty and snow-covered mountain ranges, but the adventure sports will take you to a different world.
Nestled in the Himalayan, Pir Panjal and Karakoram mountain ranges are renowned for their natural beauty and gentle people. Kashmir is dotted with the most beautiful mountain peaks, massive glaciers, splendid monasteries, blue lakes, rivers, forests, verdant meadows and tall pine trees.
Offering a variety of experiences, a trip to Kashmir with your family will enrich your mind. If you are looking for places to visit in Kashmir, here’s a curated 7-day Kashmir itinerary prepared by Bedouin Tours And Travels for you.
Duration- 7 days / 6 nights
Departs- Kolkata / Srinagar, Returns- Kolkata / Srinagar
Visits- Srinagar, Gulmarg, Sonamarg, pahalgam
Trip Highlights-
- Dal lake
- Houseboat stay
- Mughal gardens( Shalimar and Nishat)
- Chasme Shahi garden
- Tulip Garden
- Thajjwas glacier
- Kheer Bhawani Darshan
- Gondola cable car
- Betaab valley
- Baisaran meadows
Day Wise Itinerary
Day 1- On your arrival at the Srinagar International Airport, you will be taken for a 35 minutes drive through the heart of New Srinagar city, passing the Abdullah bridge which connects the banks of the Jhelum river. Arrive and check-in at the hotel / houseboat. Proceed for an hour of Shikara ride in the famous Dal lake. Overnight in hotel / houseboats.
Day 2- After breakfast, we proceed for a half-day city tour that includes a visit to the famous Mughal gardens of Nishat and Shalimar, the Chasme Shahi Garden, Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love) and Shankaracharya Temple, Tulip garden. We will explore the gardens and later drive back to the hotel for a dinner and Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3- After breakfast, drive to Sonmarg (90 kms/3 hrs) enroute Kheer Bhawani Darshan. On arrival at Sonmarg, visit Thajjwas glacier. Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel at Sonamarg.
Day 4- After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed towards Gulmarg. Enroute you get to see the beautiful Tangmarg town and drive ahead on a scenic drive to Gulmarg. Arrive in Gulmarg early in the afternoon and check in at the hotel. Later, begin a short tour, boarding the Gondola cable car system (the 08 minutes ropeway). Descend back to Gulmarg after an hour and later indulge in some horse-riding. Stay overnight at the hotel in Gulmarg.
Day 5- After breakfast, check out from the hotel and we drive to Pahalgam via Pampore, Avantipura and the village of Bijbehara which remains famous as the breadbasket of Kashmir. We switch from the national highway 1A at Khanabal and drive through the second largest city of Anantnag. From here the road turns scenic as we drive parallel on the Lidder river flowing from the opposite direction. In Pahalgam, check-in at the hotel and spend the rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel in Pahalgam.
Day 6- In Pahalgam, visit Betaab Valley and Chandanwari as well as take a horse riding trip to Baisaran meadows. After sightseeing, we will drive back to Srinagar and transfer to the hotel/ houseboat for overnight stay.
Day 7- Day at leisure for rest & other personal activities. You might like to shop around in the evening for some beautiful handicrafts. Catch your flight to return back.