Amarnath Yatra via Pahalgam
Duration: 7 Days
Places to visit: Delhi - Jammu - Katra - Srinagar - Sonmarg - Amarnath
Day
01: Delhi or Jammu-Pahalgam
Distance: 320kms.
Driving Time (App.): 8-9hrs.
On arrival at Srinagar airport met and transfer to Pahalgam. Or arrivals at
Jammu Railway Station / Airport met and then drive to Pahalgam. . On arrival
at Pahalgam transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 02: Pahalgham - Chandanwari - Sheshnag
Distance: 16 kms+trek*13 kms
Driving Time (App.): 6-7hrs.
Leave Pahalgam (Valley of Shepherds) drive for Chandanwari. Pahalgam is the
best base for most of the treks. Chandanwari (2896 Mts.) is a small shut off
vale, at the junction of Sheshnag stream and the stream for Astanmarg.
On arrival to Chandanwari, trek to Sheshnag which is about 13 kms (3576 Mts.).
The trial climbs the Pissu Ghati and then climbs gradually to the Sheshnag Lake.
Sheshnag is one of the windiest places in this valley. . Dinner and overnight
stay in tents at Sheshnag.
Day 03: Sheshnag - Panchtarni - Amarnath -Panchtarni
Distance: Trek*17kms +DARSHAN OF HOLY CAVE+trek*6kms
Driving Time (App.): 11-12hrs
Start trek from Sheshnag to Panchtarni (3657 Mts.) The walk is through Mahagunas
Pass (3200 Mts), and then a gradual walk to Panchtarni.
Further trek Panchtarni to Amarnath cave. Amarnath is only 6 kms away from Panchtarni.
Have a dip in the ice-cold water of Amarnath Stream, which flows, outside the
cave. Inside the cave there is scenery of calm tranquility of white and glistering
three massive Lingmas stand erect symbol of Lord Shiva, Parvathi and Ganesh.
Later trek back towards Panchtarni. Dinner and overnight stay in Panchtarni.
Day
04 Panchtarni - Chandanwari - Pahalgam - Srinagar
Distance: 16 kms+trek*24 kms
Driving Time (App.): 10-12hrs
Trek down to Chandanwari. On arrival in Chandanwari, drive to Srinagar. Transfer
to Houseboats.
Dinner and overnight stay in Houseboats.
Day 05: in Srinagar
Morning sightseeing of Mughal Gardens visiting Nishat Bagh (Abode of pleasure,
built by Asif Khan brother in law of Jehangir in 1632 A. D) And Shalimar Bagh
(Abode of love built by Jehangir fro his wife Empress Noor Jehan). All the gardens
are situated on the bank of Dal Lake with the Zabarwan Mountains in the background.
Enroute visit carpet - weaving factory. After lunch Shikara ride on Dal Lake
visiting floating and vegetable gardens etc.
Dinner and overnight stay in Deluxe Houseboats.
Day 06: In Srinagar
Free for shopping.
Day 07: Srinagar - Jammu-Delhi
Departure transfer to airport to connect flight for Jammu or Delhi. (OR)
Early morning drive back to Jammu. A distance of about 300 kms will be covered
in about 9 hrs. On arrival to Jammu, transfer to Railway station to board the
train for onward destination.
Package Includes:
1) Tented accommodation with cot, quilt, mattress, blanket, chadar and pillow
on
sharing basis with meals (breakfast and dinner) at Chandanwari, Sheshnag,
Panchtarni and Baltal.
2) Hotel accommodation at Pahalgam and Deluxe Houseboats at Srinagar as per
Itineraries.
3) Transportation by non A/C Tata Sumo's with maximum 06 pax plus driver per
vehicle for transfers and sight seeing as per Itineraries except from Jammu
to
Pahalgam or Baltal/visa versa.
4) Assistance on arrival.
Rates does not include any air/train fare, meals not specified table drinks,
laundry tips, ponies/dandies for riding or luggage, Personal expenses of clients
or any other expenses incurred beyond our control such as bad weather, flight/train
cancellation, road closure, land slides, political disturbances etc.
Riding/Pack Pony rates are as under:-
a) Chandanwari to Holy cave and back (in four days) = Rs 3100/-per pony
Please not that J & K Government is organizing the yatra arrangements.
Tour Package Price:
02 Pax Rs. 12,000/- Per Person
03 To 06 Pax Rs. 11000/- Per Person
07 To 09 Pax Rs. 10,000/- Per Person
10 To 14 Paxrs. 9, 000/- Per Person
15 To 20 Pax Rs. 8,000/- Per Person
Extra Bed Rs. 7000/- Per Bed
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