Day 1: Srinagar – Pahalgam
On arrival in Srinagar meet assist by our tour representative, 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. Night stay in Pahalgam
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. Night stay in Chandanwari.
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. Night stay in Sheshnag.
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. Night stay in Panchtarni.
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. Night stay in Sheshnag.
Day 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.
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.
Day 8: In Srinagar
Free for shopping and individual activities. Dinner overnight Houseboats.
Day 9: Srinagar – Jammu
Early morning transfer to TRC/Airport to drive back to Jammu or fly Jammu/Delhi.
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Amarnath Yatra by Helicopter from NEELGRATH PANJTARNI NEELGRATH
Day 01 Srinagar – Srinagar
Upon arrival in Srinagar you will be picked up from Srinagar airport and assisted in a smooth transfer to
Srinagar for overnight stay in the hotel booked as per your requirements.
Day 02 Srinagar – Baltal – Amarnath Cave
On the second day of your Amarnath Yatra Tour Package by Helicopter, you will be transferred to
Neelgrath in Baltal by car. Neelrgath is where the helipad is located. Weather permitiing, helicopters
from Baltal operate between 6:00 Am to 5:00 PM. The helicopter ride will drop you at Panjtarni. The
Amarnath Cave is located 6 KM further up from here.
From Panjtarni helipad, visit Amarnath Cave (6 K.M from Panjtarni) on foot (2 hrs walk), hitch a pony
ride or you may even hire a palki. The cave is a sea of tranquility and spirituality. Behold the massive shiv
lingam which forms naturally of snow every year. Besides the massive shiv lingams are two smaller ice
lingams which are believed to represent Ma Parvati and Lord Ganesha. After darshan, and overnight stay
in tent.
Day 03 Departure
Early morning come back to Panjtarni to take the ride back to Neelgrath Helipad in Baltal. From here,
you will be transferred back to Srinagar Airport