The Amarnath Yatra is a sacred pilgrimage that involves trekking to the Amarnath Cave, located in Kashmir. The traditional route starts from Pahalgam and ends at Baltal. Pahalgam serves as the base camp for the longer and more traditional trek, The journey takes 3-4 days and involves traversing rugged terrain, crossing rivers, and enduring varying weather conditions.
The highlight of the pilgrimage is the darshan (viewing) of the naturally formed ice lingam inside the cave, which represents the lord Shiva
Total trek is from Chandanwari to Baltal is around 42-44 km and can be cover in 3 to 4 days.
Best Season (Month) : July - August
Departure City: Srinagar
Trip type/Category: Religious, Trekking, Himalaya
Batch Size: 20 - 35
No of Days: 7
Max Altitude: 14500 feet
Trek distance: 48 KM
Difficulty: 3/5
Age Group: 14 - 50 Years
Region: Kashmir, Himalaya
Route: Srinagar - Pahalgam - Chandanwari - Sheshnag - Panchtarni - Amarnath Cave - Baltal - Srinagar
Day 1: Jammu to Srinagar by road - 250 km / 8 hours
Day 2: Srinagar - Pahalgam (95 Km Journey) - Pahalgam - Chandanwari (16 km Drive) - Sheshnag (11KM Trek)
Day 3: Sheshnag - Poshpatri - Panchtarni (13 km)
Day 4: Panchtarni - Amarnath Cave (6 km) - Baltal (12 Km trek)
Day 5: Baltal - Sonamarg - Srinagar (approx-2-3 hours- 100 km)
Day 6: Srinagar - Gulmarg - Srinagar (This day can be used as a buffer day)
Day 7: Drive back to Jammu
Arrive at Jammu in the morning and start our scenic road journey towards Srinagar,
Or you can directly reach Srinagar City/ Airport. We will transfer you by Non A.C. vehicle to Hotel, evening to Srinagar hotel. Dinner & Overnight in a Hotel.
Later in the evening we can explore the market near Dal Lake. Or we may visit Shankaracharya temple
You can store your additional backpack/luggage at Srinagar hotel
Stay: Srinagar
Meals; Dinner
This Morning, We will have early Breakfast, Drive to Pahalgam approx 2-3 hours Journey from Srinagar, transfer you by Non A.C. vehicle to Pahalgam, via Lidder Valley. On the way You can see apple garden, Kesar garden etc.,
On arrival, We will pass through a registration/checking process
Later drive to Chandanwari base camp - 16 km scenic journey.
Depending on crowd and checking time, we will start our 11km trek to Sheshnag
The trek is steep for the first 3 km till Pissu top.
After 9 km of gradual ascent and 4-5 hours of trek, we can see one of the most beautiful himalayan lakes, 'Sheshnag Jheel’ or' Sheshnag Lake’.
We stay near the reserved campsite near Sheshnag lake
Stay; Sheshnag - Camping stay
Meals: Breakfast
| All Meals during a trek are in Langars wherever there is a tent stay. Tent equipped with Mattresses, pillows and Blanket & Cot. In a Single tent there are multiple beds, so you will be given separate bed in Common Tent of 8-10 Pilgrims |
Early morning we will start our trek towards Panchtarni
After Breakfast, start trekking towards Mahagunas (the great viper 14500 ft), called MG top.
then an easy descend up Poshpatri and towards to Panchtarni situated at the foot of mount Bhairva
We will Panchtarni camp by evening
Stay: Panchtarni Camp
We will leave for Srinagar with a Non AC vehicle. Today if time Permits then we will have sightseeing in Srinagar Local.
It Includes, Mughal Garden, Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, Chasma Shahi, Parimahal, Shankaracharya Temple, Dal Lake etc subject to time availability till 4-5 pm. Generally after 4-5 pm gardens are closed. Return in the evening to a hotel in Srinagar Dinner & Overnight Stay.
Stay: Srinagar
Meals: Dinner
A one day excursion to Gulmarg
One can experience the world's second longest Gondola ride at Gulmarg.
Visit shiva temple, explore gulmarg or do adventure activities.
Back to Srinagar later evening and stay
(In case of any unavoidable situation, we can use one day as a buffer day)
Stay: Srinagar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Check out from the hotel post breakfast
Drive back to Jammu - 6-8 hours journey
Reach back to jammu in the evening
You can plan your return journey after 6 pm
Backpack (Main bag, preferably rucksack
Small backpack (to carry water bottle & personal stuff /20-30 ltr)
Refillable Water bottle
Sports/Trekking shoes (comfortable in long hike/trek)
Socks (extra pair of woolen socks)
Slipper/Sandals
Original ID proof
Thermal Inners
Pair of light clothes, as per requirement
Winter jackets/Woolen/Sweater
Raincoat/poncho (In case of snow/rain )
Winter cap/Head cover/woolen cap
Hat/Cap to cover your head in direct sunlight
Handkerchief - towel – napkin
Gloves
Sunglasses
Skin Moisturizer, lip balm, Sunscreen etc.
Personal Sanitary Items
Camera, Power Bank, Charger, Earphone, Bluetooth speaker depending on personal need
Personal Medication if any
Polythene bags to store wet clothes/personal waste
Yatra Registration Fees
3 Night Accommodation in well appointed Hotel in Srinagar,
Meal: Dinner : Day 1, Day 5, Day 6 at Srinagar hotel, Breakfast, Day 2, Day 6 and Day 7 at Srinagar hotel
Srinagar to Pahalgam drop Non AC vehicle (Bus/Tempo)
Baltal to Srinagar transportation by Non AC vehicle (Bus/Tempo)
Tent stay For 3 Nights as per itinerary, 6- 10 sharing.
During 2nd, 3rd, 4th Night tent Stay, Meals will be in Langars which has a buffet system with self service, Here you get complete hygienic food,
Food items Here you get are Completely In order provided by the Yatra Authority keeping in mind the health of every Yatri.
All taxes, parking charges
Assistance for RFID card, Registration and Medical
For hometown to hometown or Delhi to Delhi Package
Ahm/Surat/Mumbai to direct train/flight to Delhi/Jammu
Delhi to jammu overnight train depending on package.
Ponny dolly or mules charges for trekking
GST 5% 15900 PP | 6N/7D | Srinagar |(Airport pick up and drop included)
16900 PP | 6N/7D | Jammu | Include transportation from jammu
17900 PP | 8N/7D | Delhi | Delhi - Jammu and return overnight sleeper train
18900 PP | 10N/11D | Ahmedabad, Mumbai | Ahm/Mumbai - Jammu and return Non Ac Sleeper train and 2N budget stay at jammu
19900 PP | 10N/11D | (3AC) Ahmedabad, Mumbai | Ahm/Mumbai - Jammu and return 3AC Sleeper train and 2N budget stay at jammu
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• 30% advance amount while confirmation
• 70% balance amount minimum 14 days prior to trip date
• 100% refund 28days prior to trip date exclusive of GST and Train/flight ticket cancellation charges
• 30% cancellation charges if cancellation done between 28 to 14 days prior or Full amount can be transferred to any of our upcoming event in next 2 month, but cannot be transferred to another participant
• 70% cancellation charges if cancellation done between 14 to 7 days prior or 50% amount can be transferred to any of our upcoming event in next 2 month, but cannot be transferred to another participant
• Fees are neither refundable nor transferable if cancellation done, less than 7 days prior to event date
