Srinagar-Pahalgam-Chandanwari
We started early around 8.30 in the morning. Pahalgam is around 95 kms from Srinagar, via Anantnag. The route is through Jammu highway till Anantnag. Road from there for around 10km is in bad shape. But as we crossed the town, the route becomes more pictures’ thru lush green valleys. Pahalgam is located on the banks of river Lidder at an altitude of 7200 ft. Pahalgam also serves as base camp for the famous Amarnath Ji Yatra. The Pahalgam Valley presents glamorous look due to its pine forests, snow clad mountains, healthy climate and vast meadows and pastures. Pahalgam skirts Lidder river and torrential flow of water in Lidder river enriches the awesome beauty of the Valley.
We reached around 12.30 in the noon , the rooms in hotel Regent were already booked by us. This hotel is situated just opposite the petrol pump, overlooking the Lidder river. Rooms were fairly good and the tariff was Rs. 500/- per day. Took rest for hour or so and decided to visit “Chandanwari”. Chandanwari is the starting point of famous Holy Amarnath Yatra. Its is around 16kms from the Pahalgam.
The road from Pahalgam to Chandanwari ( 9500 ft ) is the most beautiful road I have done ever. Water falls , dense forest and beautiful snow capped mountains. With one eye on the curves of the road and other on the beautiful landscape , I was driving very slow. We took several breaks for photography and many times we all sat and just enjoyed the beauty, which God spread all over there with full hands. Its really a heaven on the earth. After reaching Chandanwari, we parked our car and start walking. As the Yatra is due to start on 18th of June, this small village is almost taken over by the CRPF. We stopped by the CRPF guys at the last point of the village. As of now, no one is allowed beyond that point. I kneeled , touched the surface and offer a small prayer to the original “Barfani Baba”. The beauty and the atmosphere is so pure & Holy that it cant be described in words. To feel, one should visit the place.
Suddenly the climate changed, it becomes cloudy and chilly. We started back immediately, knowing the road is curvy and steep, I don’t want to take the risk. On the way back we spotted a board showing a way to “ Betab Valley”. Cant resist , we followed the road. Motion picture Betab was shot in that valley, hence the name. It’s a small valley.
As we reached the hotel , it start raining with chilly winds. Nitin was carrying the Induction Cooker. He just plugged it in the electric socket and prepare Tea and Maggi for us.
Ended our day with “Master Stroks”….
Love
Vivek
We started early around 8.30 in the morning. Pahalgam is around 95 kms from Srinagar, via Anantnag. The route is through Jammu highway till Anantnag. Road from there for around 10km is in bad shape. But as we crossed the town, the route becomes more pictures’ thru lush green valleys. Pahalgam is located on the banks of river Lidder at an altitude of 7200 ft. Pahalgam also serves as base camp for the famous Amarnath Ji Yatra. The Pahalgam Valley presents glamorous look due to its pine forests, snow clad mountains, healthy climate and vast meadows and pastures. Pahalgam skirts Lidder river and torrential flow of water in Lidder river enriches the awesome beauty of the Valley.
We reached around 12.30 in the noon , the rooms in hotel Regent were already booked by us. This hotel is situated just opposite the petrol pump, overlooking the Lidder river. Rooms were fairly good and the tariff was Rs. 500/- per day. Took rest for hour or so and decided to visit “Chandanwari”. Chandanwari is the starting point of famous Holy Amarnath Yatra. Its is around 16kms from the Pahalgam.
The road from Pahalgam to Chandanwari ( 9500 ft ) is the most beautiful road I have done ever. Water falls , dense forest and beautiful snow capped mountains. With one eye on the curves of the road and other on the beautiful landscape , I was driving very slow. We took several breaks for photography and many times we all sat and just enjoyed the beauty, which God spread all over there with full hands. Its really a heaven on the earth. After reaching Chandanwari, we parked our car and start walking. As the Yatra is due to start on 18th of June, this small village is almost taken over by the CRPF. We stopped by the CRPF guys at the last point of the village. As of now, no one is allowed beyond that point. I kneeled , touched the surface and offer a small prayer to the original “Barfani Baba”. The beauty and the atmosphere is so pure & Holy that it cant be described in words. To feel, one should visit the place.
Suddenly the climate changed, it becomes cloudy and chilly. We started back immediately, knowing the road is curvy and steep, I don’t want to take the risk. On the way back we spotted a board showing a way to “ Betab Valley”. Cant resist , we followed the road. Motion picture Betab was shot in that valley, hence the name. It’s a small valley.
As we reached the hotel , it start raining with chilly winds. Nitin was carrying the Induction Cooker. He just plugged it in the electric socket and prepare Tea and Maggi for us.
Ended our day with “Master Stroks”….
Love
Vivek
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