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It is positioned beside the Liddar River, in the Liddar
valley.
Pahalgam is 95 km east of Srinagar. The weather in
Pahalgam is alpine. Summers (April–June) are mild
while winters (November–February) are cold. It
experiences rains between July and September. It
experiences heavy snowfall from December to
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Getting There: |
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Air: The nearest airhead is Srinagar (95 kms).
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Rail: The nearest railhead is Jammu (395 kms).
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Road: There are State transport buses from Srinagar.
One can also hire private taxis |
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Tourist Attractions: Around Pahalgam, there are
locations which are about a day's trip away.
Some of the popular ones are:- |
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Tourist Attractions: Around Pahalgam, there are
locations which are about a day's trip away.
Some of the popular ones are:- |
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Aru - (It is accessible by road) a sleepy
village 10 kms from Pahalgam, is a picturesque
meadow. One can see waterfalls on the way. It is
also the first step on the way to the world famous
Kohlai glacier. From here one can also trek to
Tarsar, Marsar lakes or Sonamarg. |
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Chandanwari - ( 16 km away, accessible by
road ) is the starting point for the annual
Amarnath Yatra. It has a snow bridge over river
Sheshnag. One can sledge over the snow bridge. One
can go up to Sheshnag lake in a days return trek. |
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Baisaran - ( 3 kms away, accessible by
pony, also motrable ) is a lush green meadow
surrounded by thick forest. One can trek upto
Tulian lake from here (a day's trip). |
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Dabian & Kashmir Valley - ( accessible by
Pony only ) Known as mini Switzerland, it takes
you on a hill top with a breath taking view of the
entire valley. |
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Circut Road - ( accessible by road ) it is
a stretch of 6 Km's. It takes you through the
hutment area. A very beautiful drive. |
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Shikergah, and Mahabaleshwar - is an
ancient Temple which dates back to 14th century
which can be travelled on foot or pony. |
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Martand Temple - ( A days trip by car ) It
is one of the three Sun temples in India. A must
visit. |
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Kokernag, Achabal & Verinag - ( A day's
trip by car ) A trip to where river Jhelum
originates and beautiful gardens along the
countryside. |
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Golf - A new 18 hole golf course is coming
up which will be one of the most scenic courses
with refreshing view of pine trees. It will be of
international standards & on the lines of Royal
Spring golf course Srinagar. |
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River Rafting - Pahalgam offers white water
river rafting in the river 'LIDER" during April to
August. |
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Trout Fishing - Pahalgam is angler's
paradise with brown & rainbow varieties of trout
for fishing. |
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Around the vicinity in Pahalgam one can visit
Pahalgam Club which has lovely lawns, Bobby hut,
Poshwan Park which means Garden of flowers &
Lavender Park. |
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Amarnath Pahalgam is also the starting
point for darhan to Amarnath cave. It is the
traditional route and it takes about 2 days to
complete the jouney either by foot or by pony. |
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All arrangements for treks and sightseeing can be
made through the hotel itself. Hotel GoodLuck
ensures that your stay will be a memorable one! |
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AMARNATH YATRA |
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Amarnath - One of the holy trinity, Shiva
is a living god. The most sacred and most ancient book
of India, the Rig Veda evokes his presence in its
hymns, Vedic Myths, rituals and even testify to his
existance from the dawn of time. Legend has it that
Shiva recounted to Parvati the secret of creation in a
cave in Amarnath. Unknown to them, a pair of doves
eavesdropped on this conversation and having learnt
the secret, are reborn again and again, and have made
the cave their eternal abode. The annual yatra to Holy
Amarnath Cave, situated at 14000 ft. above sea level,
is organised by the Jammu & Kashmir State Government
during the month of July and August. The intending
pilgrims are allowed to perform darshan from Ashard
Purnimashi to Shravan Purnimashi which course spreads
over a month or so. |
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Amarnath Yatra Route Map |
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Amarnath - 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 ancient 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. |
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Amarnath Yatra Via Pahalgam |
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Duration: 7 Days
Places to visit: Delhi-Jammu-Katra-Srinagar-Sonmarg-Amarnath |
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Amarnath Yatra Via Pahalgam with Srinagar & Vaishno Devi |
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Duration: 9 Days
Places to visit: Delhi-Jammu- Pahalgam - Chandanwari -
Sheshnag - Panchtarni - Amarnath - Srinagar - Katra -
Delhi |
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Amarnath Cave Yatra via Baltal with Srinagar & Vaishno
Devi |
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Duration: 8 Days
Places to visit: Delhi - Jammu - Katra - Bhawan - Srinagar
- Baltal - Amarnath Cave - Delhi |
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Helicopter Service for Amarnath Yatra |
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Day 1st:
Arrival and pickup at Srinagar Airport / City. Drive
to Baltal, time permitting spend some time at Sonmarg
the meadow of gold and explore environs therein. Reach
Baltal and check into Sri Amarnathji Shrine Board Huts
for an overnight stay. Dinner and Prasad at nearby
Yatra Langars.
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