Chandanwari
The starting point of the Amarnath Yatra
, which receive hundreds of pilgrimages every year. Traveling from Pahalgam on flat terrain, almost a distance of 16 km, the base point of the Amarnath Yatra starts here. It acts as the base-camp for Amarnath Yatra
.
The valley of
Chandanwari
is so beautiful that on one side, is the gushing Lidder River
and on the other side are the huge snow-clad mountains. Many people use this place as the base camp for hiking. Snow sledding is another attraction for the tourists here.
Most of the visitors take the pony-ride from here to make their way to the temple. The valley of the
Chandanwari is so beautiful that traveling through this valley will enhance your experience of traveling. The cab booked under the
package by Duke Kashmir Travels
can take you comfortably there.
The green woods on every side of the valley and the freshwater streams flowing through them are worst praising. Hiking could be the best option that one can enjoy to the fullest. This place can be a heaven for the vloggers and shutterbugs, as it provides picture-perfect views.
The water flowing through the streams remain cool throughout the year and the tall Pine and Deodar trees add more beauty to the valley. The weather remains moderate and sunny throughout the summer and is the best time to visit here. In winters this place receives huge snowfall and hence makes this place more attractive.
How to reach:-
From the Srinagar International Airport, it will take you almost 2 hours and 20 minutes to reach that is almost 87.5 km.
Traveling from Jammu, this route will take you almost 8 hours that is a distance of 254 km.
From Pahalgam, it will take you only 3-5 minutes by the pony to reach Chandanwari.