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Heavenly Kashmir |
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Grade 
Duration
08 Nights / 09 Days | |
| Destinations Covered:
Srinagar - Pahalgam - Chandanwari - Sheshnag - Panchtarni - Sheshnag - Pahalgam
- Srinagar - Jammu. |
Your itinerary day by day
Day 1: Srinagar - Pahalgam
Begin your tour
Land Delhi Srinagar
airport
Welcome to Vardhman's "Heavenly Kashmir"
Vardhman's
representative will meet & greet you & then drive straight to Pahalgam.
Fresh up & then visit Pahalgam, situated at the convergence of the Lidder
Lake and the Sheshnag Lake. At a height of 2,130 m, Pehalgaam hill station is
a spectacular sight. At one point of time, the hill station used to serve as the
village of shepherds.This beautiful hill station dates back to the medieval period.
Ruled by the Mughals at one point of time, it later came under the reign of the
local Hindu kings as a part of the Kashmir kingdom.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 2: Pahalgam - Chandanwari
On the day 2 of your tour leave Pahalgam
(Valley of Shepherds) for Chandanwari. Chandanwari (2896 Mts.) is a small shut
off valley at the junction of Sheshnag stream and the stream for Astanmarg. On
arrive check into your tent.
Overnight: Tent
Day 3: Chandanwari
- Sheshnag
This morning after a lesiurely breakfast drive towards Sheshnag.
The trial climbs the Pisu Ghati and then climbs gradually to the Sheshnag Lake.
Sheshnag is one of the windiest places in this valley. Stay overnight in the tent.
Overnight: Tent
Day 4: Sheshnag - Panchtarni
Today start 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.
Stay overnight in the tent.
Overnight: Tent
Day 5: Panchtarni
-Sheshnag
Morning at leisure. Later drive to Sheshnag. It is a descending
walk till Sheshnag. The night will be spent in the tents.
Overnight: Tent
Day 6: Sheshnag -Chandanwari- Pahalgam - Srinagar
Trek down to
Pahalgam via Chandanwari. On arrival in Pahalgam drive to Srinagar. Upon arrival
transfer to the House boat for an overnight stay.
Overnight: Houseboat
Day 7: In Srinagar
Early in the morning visit Shankaracharya Temple.
Return to the hotel for breakfast and later in the afternoon visit Moghul Gardens.
Relax for the remaining part of the day.
Mughal Gardens: Visit
the Mughal Gardens, the Chashme Shahi (Royal Spring), Nishat Bagh(Pleasure Garden)
and Shalimar Bagh(The Abode of Love).
Shankaracharya Temple: 5 km from Tourist
Reception Center. Located on a hill one thousand feet above the city, it is also
known as Takht-i-Sulaiman. Most authorities agree that the first edifice on this
site was built by Jaluka, the son of Emperor Ashoka, around 200 BC. The low enclosing
wall and the plinth of the existing temple is what has remained of the old temple.
The philosopher sage Shankaracharya had stayed at this site when he had visited
to Kashmir ten centuries ago to revive Sanatan Dharma. The present structure is
said to have been built by an unknown Hindu devotee during the reign of Emperor
Jehangir. The temple offers a magnificent view of the valley and the snowy peaks
of the Pir Panjal range
Overnight: Houseboat
Day 8: Srinagar
Full day free for shopping and individual activities.
Overnight: Houseboat
Day 9: Srinagar - Jammu
Early morning transfer to Jammu airport/railway
station to board flight/train for your onward destination with sweet and unforgettable
memories of your tour escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
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