The cave of Amaranth, lying at the height of 3952mtrs.is a famous holy
place of pilgrimage for the Hindus and is held in the same veneration as
Mount Kailash in Tibet. The Sacred cave contains a Shiva lingam formed
of ice, the size of which increases or decreases according to the
position of the moon. Usually, there is a big festival in the third week
of August. Every year,thousands of people from all over the country and
from different parts of the world comes here to visit this cave.
DAY 1
|
SRINAGAR / PAHALGAM
Leave Srinagar
by road and drive down to Pahalgam(93km) enroute visit Saffron
fields, Avantipur ruins and Mattan temple.On the way enjoy the
natural charm of the valley. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 2
|
PAHALGAM / CHANDANWARI /
SHESHNAG
Leave after
early breakfast from Pahalgam to Chandanwani(16km) by cars
immediately start trekking ascending towards Sheshnagh which
is 12kms Trek, steep ascending towards Pischoo Ghati pass
13000Feet. Overnight in tents.
DAY 3
|
SHESHNAG / PANCHTARNI
Start early
morning for a steep ascend upto Mahagunas(the great viper)
then as easy descend upto Panchtarni(14km trek) situated at
the foot of Mt.Bhairva. Overnight in tents.
DAY 4
|
PANCHTARNI / AMARNATH /
BALTAL TREK
Start after the
breakfast steep ascend towards Amarnath holy cave(3953M) where
you can see the Ice Lingam. This is the holy cave for Hindus
and thousands of people visit the place during the full moon
day. From Amaranth steep descend towards Baltal 3/4 hrs walk.
Overnight in tents.
DAY 5
| BALTAL
/ SONMARG / SRINAGAR
From Baltal, it
is 15 kms drive to Sonmarg(2690)mtrs.which is the most
beautiful spot of Kashmir valley. Sonmarg is known as the
Gateway of Ladakh. Continue drive to Srinagar (113 kms drive)
which takes 3 hrs from Sonmarg.
