East India - Amarnath Yatra Tour |
Duration: 8 Nights / 9 Day
Places Covered: Srinagar - Pahalgam
- Chandanwari - Sheshnag - Panchtarni - Amarnath - Sheshnag - Pahalgam -
Srinagar - Jammu |
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| Day 1: Srinagar - Pahalgam |
On arrival in Srinagar met upon and then
drive to Pahalgam. A distance of about 320 kms will be covered in about 10 hrs.
On arrival in Pahalgam transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Pahalgam: A quaint little village nestled on the banks of the
river Lidder; Pahalgam is an idyllic resort, with surroundings, ideal for
relaxation and leisure, in the true spirit of a traditional hill-station
holiday. Set amidst fir and pine covered mountains; Pahalgam is renowned for its
natural beauty and has a golf course at 2400 meters. Situated at the confluences
of the Lidder and Sheshnag streams, this place is an anglers delight and even an
amateur can catch a rainbow trout from the rushing streams. The base for several
treks in the region and the cave-shrine of Amarnath, camping equipment, ponies
and skiing equipment is readily available. Kolahoi is a popular destination via
Aru a charming meadow. |
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| Day 2: Pahalgam - Chandanwari |
Leave
Pahalgam (Valley of Shepherds) for Chandanwari. Pahalgam is the best base for
most of the treks. Chandanwari (2896 Mts.) is a small shut off valley at the
junction of Sheshnag stream and the stream for Astanmarg. The distance of about
16 kms will be covered in about 4-½ hrs. Dinner and overnight stay in tents at
Chandanwari. |
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| Day 3: Chandanwari - Sheshnag |
Chandanwari to
Sheshnag is about 13 kms. (3576 Mts.) The trial climbs the Pisu Ghati and then
climbs gradually to the Sheshnag Lake. Sheshnag is one of the windiest places in
this valley. The distance will be covered in about 5 hrs. Dinner and overnight
stay in tents at Sheshnag. |
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| Day 4: Sheshnag - Panchtarni |
The 13
kms trek from Sheshnag to Panchtarani (3657 Mts.) will be covered in about 5
hrs. The walk is through Mahagunas Pass (3200 Mts.) and then a gradual walk to
Panchtarani. Dinner and overnight stay in tents at Panchtarni |
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| Day 5:
Panchtarni - Amarnath - Sheshnag |
Start trek early in the morning from
Panchtarani to Amarnath cave. Amarnath is only 6 kms away from Panctarani. Have
a dip in the ice cold water of Amarnath stream, which flows outside the cave.
Inside the cave there is scenery of calm tranquillity of white and glistering
three massive Lingmas stand erect symbol of Lord Shiva, Parvathi and Ganesh.
Trek back towards Sheshnag. It is a descending walk till
Sheshnag.
Amarnath cave: One of the holy trinity, Shiva is a
living god. The most ancient and sacred book of India, the Rig Veda evokes his
presence in its hymns. Vedic myths, ritual and even astronomy testify to his
existence from the dawn of time. Shiva is known to have made his home in the
Himalayas. He built no house nor shelter, not for himself or his bride. He was
an ascetic, and yet married; he could be both for "he was the wild god sporting
in the forest or taking his ease on a cloud." |
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6: Sheshnag - Pahalgam - Srinagar |
Trek down to Pahalgam via Chandanwari.
On arrival in Pahalgam drive to Srinagar. Transfer to Houseboats. Dinner and
overnight stay in Houseboats. Srinagar is located in the heart of the Kashmir
valley at an altitude of 1,730 m above sea level, spread on both sides of the
river Jhelum. The Dal and Nagin lakes enhance its picturesque setting, while the
changing play of the seasons and the salubrious climate ensures that the city is
equally attractive to visitors around the year. |
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| Day 7: In
Srinagar |
Morning sightseeing of Mughal Gardens visiting Nishat Bagh
(Abode of pleasure) built by Asif Khan brother in law of Jehangir in 1632 AD.
And Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love) built by Jehangir for his wife Empress Noor
Jehan. All the gardens are situated on the bark 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. |
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| Day 8: In Srinagar |
In
morning a trip to visit Gulmarg and rest of time is free for shopping and
individual activities. Dinner overnight Houseboats. British discovered the hill
resort of Gulmarg in 1927 during their colonial rule in India. Originally called
'Gaurimarg' by shepherds, its present name was given in the 16th century by
Sultan Yusuf Shah, who was inspired by the sight of its grassy slopes emblazoned
with wild flowers. Gulmarg was a favourite haunt of Emperor Jehangir who once
collected 21 different varieties of flowers from here. Today Gulmarg is not
merely a mountain resort of exceptional beauty- it also has the highest green
golf course in the world, and is the country's premier ski resort in the
winter. |
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| Day 9: Srinagar - Jammu |
Early morning transfer to
TRC/Airport to drive back to Jammu or fly Jammu/Delhi. |
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