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Situated 16-km from Pahalgam, Chandanwari is the starting point of the Amarnath Yatra, which takes place every year in the month of Sawan (Rain). The destination is the Amarnath Cave, believed to the abode of Lord Shiva. Although the road from Pahalgam to Chandanwari is on fairly flat terrain, and can be undertaken by car, from Chandanwari onwards the track becomes much steeper, being accessible on foot or by pony.

Located 11-km from Chandanwari is the mountain lake of Sheshnag, after which 13-km away is the last stop, Panchtarni. The Amarnath cave is 6-km away from there. During the month of 'Sawan', an ice stalagmite forms a natural Shivling (also spelt as Shivlinga), which waxes and wanes with the phases of the moon.

The state government makes extensive arrangements every year for the successful completion of the pilgrimage, registering each one of the over one lakh pilgrims, pony owners and Dandi Walas, providing camps en route, and ensuring safe, comfortable and speedy progress of the Yatris.

Even if one's visit to Pahalgam is not during the period of the Yatra, one can still take a pony ride up to Sheshnag Lake, returning late evening.

Tour Package

Duration : 7 Days
Destination : Delhi-Jammu-Katra- Srinagar- Pahalgam- Amarnath - Delhi


Day 01: Delhi or Jammu-Pahalgam

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

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

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

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)
Please not that J & K Government is organizing the yatra arrangements.