Duration: 8 nights - 9
days
Places to See : Srinagar - Pahalgam -
Chandanwari - Sheshnag - Panchtarni - Amarnath - Sheshnag -
Pahalgam - Srinagar - Jammu
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.
Day 2:
Pahalgam - ChandanwariLeave 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.
Day 3: Chandanwari -
SheshnagChandanwari 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.
Day 4:
Sheshnag - PanchtarniThe 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
Day 5: Panchtarni - Amarnath -
SheshnagStart 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.
Day 6: Sheshnag - Pahalgam -
SrinagarTrek down to Pahalgam via Chandanwari. On
arrival in Pahalgam drive to Srinagar. Transfer to Houseboats.
Dinner and overnight stay in Houseboats.
Day 7: In
SrinagarMorning 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 SrinagarFree
for shopping and individual activities. Dinner overnight
Houseboats.
Day 9: Srinagar - JammuEarly
morning transfer to TRC/Airport to drive back to Jammu or fly
Jammu/Delhi