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Duration: 8 nights 9 days
Destination covered: Delhi – Jammu – Chandanwari – Amarnath – Srinagar – Delhi

The Himalayan pilgrimages are the oldest organized travel system, evolved over time by Hindu sages and embodying the spirit of wander, exciting activity and spirituality" Shiva, in the form of a lingam, is formed naturally of an ice - stalagmite One of the holy trinity, Shiva is a living god. The most olden 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 residence 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." Legend has it that Shiva recounted to Parvati the secret of creation in the Amarnathji cave. Unfamiliar to them, pair of mating pigeons eavesdropped on this conversation and having learned the secret, are reborn again and again, and has made the cave their eternal abode. Lots of pilgrims report seeing the pigeons-pair when they trek the arduous route to pay obeisance before the ice-lingam (the phallic sign of Shiva).

Day 01: Delhi or Jammu - Pahalgam

On arrival in Srinagar met upon and then drive to Pahalgam or arrivals at Jammu Railway Station or Airport met and then drive to Pahalgam. On arrival at Pahalgam transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 02: Pahalgam - Chandanwari

Leave Pahalgam (Valley of Shepherds) for Chandanwari. Pahalgam is the most excellent base for most of the treks. Chandanwari (2896 Mts.) is a small shut off valley at the junction ofthe stream for Astanmarg and Sheshnag stream. The distance of about 16 kms will be covered in about 4-½ hrs. Dinner and overnight stay in tents at Chandanwari.

Day 03: 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.

Day 04: 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.

Day 05: Panchtarni - Amarnath - Sheshnag

Start trek early in the morning from Panchtarani to Amarnath cave. Amarnath is only 6 kms far 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 3 massive Lingmas stand erect sign of Parvathi, Lord Shiva, and Ganesh. Trek back towards Sheshnag. It is a descending walk till Sheshnag.

Day 06: Sheshnag - Pahalgam - Srinagar.

Trek down to Pahalgam via Chandanwari. On entrance in Pahalgam drive to Srinagar. Transfer to Houseboats. Dinner and overnight stay in Houseboats.

Day 07: 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 at the bark of Dal Lake with the Zabarwan Mountains in the background. Enroute visit carpet-weaving factory. After lunch go to Shikara ride on Dal Lake visiting floating and vegetable gardens etc. Dinner and overnight stay in Deluxe Houseboats.

Day 08: In Srinagar

Free for shopping and individual activities. Dinner overnight Houseboats.

Day 09: Srinagar – Jammu or Delhi

Early morning transfer to TRC/Airport to drive back to Jammu or fly Jammu/Delhi