AMARNATH YATRA BY HELICOPTER 

02 NIGHT - 03 DAYS

SONMARG  ( 01 N )  + SRINAGAR  ( 01 N ) 

 Key Attractions: Helicopter Pick up & Drop , Srinagar , Amarnath , Sonmarg

by Helicopter
Amarnath Helicopter Ride
SUGGESTED ITINERARY 

Day 1: Srinagar-Sonmarg 


On arrival Srinagar Airport, you will be welcomed by our representative (outside the airport) after then proceed for half day Srinagar local sightseeing famous Mughal Gardens, Cheshma Shahi (Royal Spring), Nishat Bagh (Garden of Pleasure), Shalimar Bagh (Abode of Love), which the Mughal laid out in the 16th century along the banks of Dal Lake in the heart of Srinagar. Drive to Sonmarg which will take about 3 hrs to reach the destination. Check into at hotel. 

Day 2: Sonmarg - Amarnath Darshan - Srinagar 


Early in the morning, proceed to Baltalvia Sonamarg. After 3 hrs drive to Baltal, start with the security check before boarding the Helicopter to Barari - Marg. Upon arrival at Barari-Marg, start trekking for Holy Amarnath Cave. After Darshan of Shiv-Lingam at Holy cave, return to Barari-Marg for your onward journey to Baltal. ( Note: Operation of helicopter is subjected to weather conditions.)
After reaching Baltal, you will be met and transferred to Srinagar. Overnight stay at hotel. 

Day 3: Departure from Srinagar 


After Breakfast check out from hotel and proceed to visit Shankaracharya Temple located on a hillock and enjoy panoramic views of the entire city, along with the famous Dal Lake & River Jhelum. On the way, visit the Handloom center famous for production of Pashmina/Shahtoosh shawls and carpets famous all over the world after than Depart for Airport. 

 HOW TO REACH : 
  • Air: Srinagar is 72 Km and the nearest airport 
  • Rail: No direct trains to Amarnath , but nearest railway station is Jammu which is 175 km from Amarnath, From Jammu railway station you can take a cab to Baltal or Pahalgam, From Bhatkal its a 1-2 day ( 15 Km)  trek to Amarnath and from Pahalgam its 3- 5 days trek ( 36-48 km). 
  • Road: It's a high altitude terrain and no direct road connectivity to Amarnath, One can go to Jammu - Srinagar-  Bhatkal or Pahalgam , and from there you can make a trek or hire a Palakhi, Horse or you may opt a helicopter ride from Barari too. 

 WHERE TO STAY  : 
  • One can either opt to stay in Sonmarg , Pahalgam Or Bhatkal. 
  • You will find good Lodging and Boarding facility from budget hotel to star category