No doubt Kashmir is called the heaven in India and is a beautiful place to visit, but in order to enjoy the trip you need a perfect plan on how and when you will be executing the trip. Don’t worry we are here to help you plan your trip to Kashmir and make your trip a memorable one.
Day 1 – Arrive at Srinagar
Firstly, you will Land at Srinagar airport. There is extra security at Srinagar airport so you don’t need to worry. From there you can drive directly to your hotel to freshen up and keep your luggages.
Some of the popular hotels for your stay in Srinagar are:-
- Walisons Hotel – A square from the shores of the Dal Lake, this casual inn is 5 km from Hari Parbat sanctuary and 6 km from Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden.
- Hotel Golden tulip Kashmir – Great area in general for touring, entertainment, eating and getting around.
- The LaLit grand palace Srinagar – Encircled via arranged grounds, this upscale lodging is a 8-minute stroll from the Shikara Stand ship terminal on Dal Lake, After checking in at the hotel, getting refreshed, you can visit some popular sought is Srinagar like Dal lake, some of the mughal gardens like – Chashme Shahi, Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh etc.
Day 2 – Gulmarg
Do you remember Sanjay Dutt’s first movie ‘Bobby’? The shooting of that movie took place here. Even if I didn’t tell you, you would come to know by the local guides there.
Around 55 kilometers from Srinagar, you will get amused by the accounts about Bollywood’s relationship with Kashmir en route. Known as the ‘knoll of blossoms’, Gulmarg should be capable of genuinely comprehending its magnificence. Encompassed by fine pinnacles of the Pir Panjal Range, true to form, Gulmarg was overflowing with guests from all over.
You can also have fun while playing in the snow, snowfights, and making snowmen. After all this what is most loved in Kashmir.
Day 3 – Sonmarg
Set at an elevation of 9186 feet against grand knolls and a reasonable blue sky, the name in a real sense means ‘Glade of Gold’. After lunch, do look at the Kheer Bhawani Temple situated in a characteristic spring and the Gadsar Lake that is at 16,400 feet and stays frozen over time. It has beautiful meadows where you can get perfect pictures to post on your social media. The place is so beautiful that you won’t even get to know how your entire day got over here.
Day 4 – Pahalgam
In the midst of the Lidder Valley at a height of north of 2,700 meters above ocean level, seeing the Lidder River flanked by sweet-smelling conifers was an invigorating change from the perspective on elevated structures from the window back home! Pahalgam is renowned for its grand magnificence and is the gem of the beautiful Liddar valley situated in the high Himalayas. It gives an ideal setting to exercises like climbing, traveling, and fishing. It is additionally the beginning stage of the yearly journey to the sacred cavern of Amarnath.
In Pahalgam, the Kolahoi Glacier, which is the wellspring of water for the Anantnag area, is an incredible fascination.
Day 5 – Chandanwari
A good way off of just 15 km from Pahalgam is Chandanwari, an icy mass point and the beginning stage of the consecrated Amarnath Yatra. Situated at a rise, it’s a unique objective to pause and eat in the lap of nature. Chandanwari is famous for its houseboat. If you are going in the house boat for the first time then I think you should spend a night because it will be wonderful to experience something new. There is a floating market in the Houseboats for you to shop while you are floating in the river or lake. Doesn’t it sound amazing to you?
Day 6 – Rest in you hotel in Srinagar
Traveling for 5 days would be a little exhausting. That is why on the last day you can rest in your hotels in your cozy rooms and enjoy the hotel facilities. If you want you can shop and explore in the local markets at Srinagar.
Day 7 – Back home
Checking out from the hotel and arriving at the srinagar airport with a lot of beautiful memories. This trip would surely be one of the most beautiful places you’ve visited. You can also make some changes according to your convenience but make sure that the bookings and other facilities are confirmed so to ensure a hustle – free trip.