Day 1-2: Srinagar to Banihal
Prepare for the remote journey south. Visit the 8th-century Martand Sun Temple near Anantnag. Pass through the Banihal Tunnel, the gateway between Kashmir and Jammu.
Day 3: Chenab Gorge to Kishtwar
A thrilling drive along the Chenab River gorge with vertical cliff walls. Arrive in Kishtwar, famous for its ruby mines and ultra-high glaciated peaks like Kishtwar Shivling.
Day 4-6: Kishtwar National Park & Wild Hidden Valleys
Explore the refuge of the Snow Leopard and Markhor. Visit remote Pahari mountain villages. Day 6: Trek into the deep Chenab wilderness—accessible only on foot.
Day 7-9: Return & Heritage Tour
Return to Srinagar via the Chenab gorge roads. Day 8: Relax with a Mughal Garden tour and sunset Shikara ride as the final view of the valley.