Day 1: Hazratbal & Sufi Shrines
Begin with the revered white marble Hazratbal Shrine. Visit the 14th-century Khanqah-e-Moula, the oldest Sufi mosque in Kashmir. Evening sunset Shikara ride on Dal Lake.
Day 2: Shankaracharya Hill & Pahalgam
Climb 243 steps to the ancient Shankaracharya Temple (371 BC) for panoramic views. Drive to Pahalgam via the sacred saffron fields of Pampore.
Day 3: Amarnath Base — Chandanwari
Visit Mamleshwar Shiva Temple and move to Chandanwari, the historical gateway for the sacred Amarnath Yatra. Enjoy meditation by the Lidder River.
Day 4-7: The Sacred Trek & Return
Trek through Sheshnag Lake (3,590 m) and cross Mahagunas Pass to reach the Holy Amarnath Cave (3,888 m). Witness the natural ice Shivalinga before returning via Martand Sun Temple.