2-Day Itinerary For Kashmir Tour

Morning – Arrival in Srinagar
Arrive at Srinagar Airport

Transfer to your hotel or houseboat on Dal Lake

Check-in and freshen up

Have a traditional Kashmiri breakfast or kahwa

Late Morning – Mughal Gardens Tour
Visit the famous Mughal Gardens:

Shalimar Bagh – Built by Emperor Jehangir for his wife

Nishat Bagh – “Garden of Bliss” with stunning views of Dal Lake

Chashme Shahi – Known for its natural spring

Duration: 2–3 hours total

En route, stop by Pari Mahal for panoramic views of Srinagar

Afternoon – Lunch & Local Sights
Have lunch at a local restaurant or hotel (try traditional Wazwan dishes)

Visit Shankaracharya Temple (requires some climbing but offers amazing city views)

Explore Old Srinagar (optional) – Jamia Masjid, Shah Hamdan shrine, local bazaars

Evening – Dal Lake Shikara Ride
Enjoy a Shikara Ride (boat ride) on Dal Lake

Duration: 1–2 hours

Visit Floating Market, Char Chinar, and Lotus Gardens

Ideal for sunset photography

Night – Local Dinner & Houseboat Stay
Try Wazwan dinner at your hotel or in a local restaurant

Stay overnight in a deluxe houseboat or lakeside hotel

Activities : Mountaineering

Early Morning – Drive to Gulmarg
Depart by 7:00 AM (drive takes ~1.5–2 hours)

En route, enjoy views of lush valleys and pine-covered slopes

Optional breakfast stop at Tangmarg

Midmorning – Explore Gulmarg
Reach Gulmarg (~8,500 ft elevation)

Visit:

Gulmarg Golf Course – One of the world’s highest

St. Mary’s Church

Children’s Park (great for families)

Late Morning – Gulmarg Gondola Ride
Ride the famous Gulmarg Gondola (Asia’s highest cable car)

Phase 1: Gulmarg to Kongdoori (~₹750)

Phase 2: Kongdoori to Apharwat (~₹950) – near the LOC, often snow-covered

Enjoy snow activities like:

Sledding

Snow biking

Skiing (seasonal)

Dress warmly – even in summer, it can be cold at Apharwat!

Afternoon – Lunch & Return
Lunch at a local restaurant in Gulmarg (many dhabas and hotels available)

Begin drive back to Srinagar by 3:30 PM

Evening – Local Market or Airport Drop
Time permitting:

Shop at Lal Chowk, Polo View Market, or Kashmiri Government Handicrafts Emporium

Buy saffron, dry fruits, pashmina shawls, papier-mâché, carpets

Dinner or snacks before your departure

Transfer to Srinagar Airport

Activities : Mountaineering