Description

Day 1: Arrival in Srinagar

• Arrive at Srinagar Airport, where our representative will greet you.
• Transfer to a budget-category hotel in Srinagar.
• Check-in and relax for the rest of the day at leisure.
• Meals: Dinner at the hotel.
• Overnight Stay: Srinagar Hotel.

Day 2: Srinagar – Pahalgam – Panchtarni

• Early morning departure from Srinagar to Pahalgam Helipad (Approx. 90 km, 3-4-hour drive).
• On arrival at Pahalgam Helipad:
  • Security check and verification of helicopter tickets.
  • Obtain boarding passes and board the helicopter to Panchtarni.
• Arrival at Panchtarni:
  • The Amarnath Cave is 6 km away (~2-hour journey one way).
  • After darshan, return to Panchtarni.
• Overnight Stay: Panchtarni (Shared Tent accommodation).
• Meals: Langar food (buffet-style, self-service, free of charge).

Additional Facilities (Optional, at Extra Cost)

• Trained Pony: INR 4,000 (round trip)
• Licensed Palki: INR 9,200 (round trip)
• Hot Water: Avg INR 50-80 per bucket
  (Book directly from Ponypalki.com)

Important Note:

• During the first 25-30 days of the Yatra, due to weather conditions and heavy rush, many pilgrims are unable to return to Pahalgam on the same day.
• To avoid additional accommodation costs, we provide next-day return helicopter tickets so that you do not pay twice for lodging at both Pahalgam and Panchtarni.
• Same-day return tickets are available upon special request but are not recommended for the first 25 days of the Yatra due to uncertainties in helicopter scheduling.

Day 3: Panchtarni – Pahalgam – Srinagar Drop

• Board the helicopter from Panchtarni to Pahalgam Helipad.
• Meet our representative and travel back to Srinagar Bus Stand/Airport/City.
• Tour concludes with sweet memories.
• Check-out time: 12 Noon.

Package Inclusions

Accommodation:

• 1 Night in Srinagar (Budget Hotel) with breakfast and dinner.
• 1 Night in Panchtarni (Shared Tent, heat & waterproof).

Helicopter Tickets:

• Pahalgam – Panchtarni – Pahalgam with insurance cover (as per helicopter company policy).

Meals:

• Hotel Stay: Breakfast & Dinner.
• Tent Stay: Langar Meals (Self-Service, Hygienic & Free).
• Hot Water Facility: Available on request for a nominal charge during tent stay.

Tent Stay Essentials:

• Free cot, mattress, pillow, and blankets.

Transport:

• Non-AC Transport from Srinagar to Pahalgam-Srinagar.
• Well-mannered driver for assistance (No tips required).

Yatra Pass:

• Priority-based issuance to ensure a smooth pilgrimage.

Taxes & Fees:

• All toll taxes, parking charges, and other government levies included.

Package Exclusions

• Pony, Dolly, or Mule Charges (if required for trekking).
• Airfare: Your travel expenses from home location to Srinagar & back.
• Travel Insurance for the journey.
• Any items not mentioned in Inclusions.
• 5% Government Service Tax on Package Cost.