Duration:8 Nights /
9 Days
Places Covered:Srinagar - Pahalgam - Chandanwari - Sheshnag
- Panchtarni - Amarnath - Jammu
Day 01: Srinagar – Pahalgam On your arrival in Srinagar,
our representative will be present to escort you at the airport. Then you will
be taken to Pahalgam by car and the journey will take about 10 hrs. After reaching
Pahalgam, you will be escorted to the hotel for the overnight stay.
Day 02: Pahalgam – Chandanwari
You shall depart from Pahalgam (Valley of Shepherds) for Chandanwari. Pahalgam
serves as the base for most of the treks. Chandanwari, located at a height
of 2896 meters, is a scenic valley at the junction of Sheshnag stream and the
stream for Astanmarg. During your 4-½ hrs trek, you will traverse a
distance of about 16 km. Dinner and overnight stay will be in tents at Chandanwari.
Day 03: Chandanwari - Sheshnag
Sheshnag (3576 meters) is located about 13 km from Chandanwari. The winding
trail climbs gradually to the Sheshnag Lake via the Pisu Ghati what is perhaps
the toughest part of the pilgrimage, denoting the path to salvation. Sheshnag
is one of the windiest places in this valley and has a striking beauty that
sets n the subtle water, even enhanced in the moonlight. After trekking for
about 5 hrs, we sahll have dinner and retire for the night in tents at Sheshnag.
Day 04: Sheshnag – Panchtarani
The fourth day we shall begin our journey ahead with a 13 km trek from Sheshnag
to Panchtarani (3657 meters) that will be covered in about 5 hrs. The trek
passes through the Mahagunas Pass (3200 meters) on its way to the green meadows
of Panchtarani. At Panchtarni we shall rest for the night in tents.
Day 05: Panchtarani - Amarnath - Sheshnag
Start early in the morning from Panchtarani and trek to the Amarnath cave located
only 6 km away. Take a holy dip in the ice-cold water of Amarnath stream, which
flows outside the cave. Inside the tranquil ambience of the cave, three massive
Lingams symbolizing Lord Shiva, Parvati and Ganesh stand erect among which
the central ice formation, rising to about 7 ft(however is now at relaxation
due to global warming effects) and ending in glistening stone is the ice linga
of shiva.. Trek back towards Sheshnag.
Day 06: Sheshnag - Pahalgam - Srinagar
From Sheshnag, descend down to Pahalgam via Chandanwari. On your arrival in
Pahalgam, you will be driven to Srinagar. In Srinagar you will get to have
dinner and spend the night aboard one of the famous houseboats.
Day 07: In Srinagar
In the morning you will leave for sightseeing of Mughal Gardens and the Nishat
Bagh (Abode of pleasure) built in 1632 AD by Asif Khan, brother in law of Jehangir.
The itinerary will also include Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love) built by Jehangir
for his wife Empress Noor Jehan. All these beautiful gardens are situated on
the bank of Dal Lake with the Zabarwan Mountains in the background. After lunch,
you will take a Shikara ride on the Dal Lake visiting floating and vegetable
gardens etc. Dinner and overnight stay will be in deluxe houseboats.
Day 08: In Srinagar
You can spend the day as you wish. You may go on a shopping spree and indulge
in individual activities. Dinner and overnight stay will be in houseboats.
Day 09: Srinagar - Jammu
Early morning transfer to TRC/Airport to drive back to Jammu or fly Jammu/Delhi.
