VIA PAHALGAM (trek route)
Day 01: 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 02: 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 03: 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.
AMARNATH TREK ROUTE From BALTAL (SONAMARG)
Day 01: Srinagar - Baltal
Distance: 115kms.
Driving Time (App.): 3-4 hrs
Arrive Srinagar by air and then drive direct to Baltal via Sonamarg. The distance
of about 115 kms will be covered in about 3½ hrs. Rest of the day free at
Baltal for acclimatization and prepare for next day's trek to Amarnath Cave.
Dinner overnight in tents at Baltal.
Day 02: Baltal - Amarnath Cave - Baltal
Distance: trek*14 kms+trek*14 kms
Driving Time (App.): 12-14 hrs
After very early breakfast trek upwards to Amarnath Cave for darshan. The
route is ascending right up to the cave. 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. After darshan trek
back towards Baltal. Dinner overnight in tents.
Day 03: Baltal - Srinagar
Drive back to Srinagar. On arrival in Srinagar, transfer to Houseboats.
Dinner overnight Houseboats.
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