Chandanwari - tourmet

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India /Jammu & Kashmir /Anantnag /Pahalgam

Sight Address : Chandanwari is situated 16-km from Pahalgam. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Chandanwari lies at an elevation of 2923 m above sea level. Tourists visiting Pahalagam have to cover a distance of 16 km before reaching this place. Its snow covered mountains and breathtaking scenic beauty attracts numerous visitors. Other major attractions of this place include a snow covered bridge and icy glaciers situated in the proximity. Chandanwari also serves as a point for reaching Amarnath, a popular pilgrimage destination for the Hindus. Tourists can easily reach Chandanwari through Pahalgam by driving across a flat terrain. Mini buses from Pahalgam also take tourists to the destination.

Chandanwari

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Chandanwari, situated at a distance of 16 km from Pahalgam, lies at an elevation of 2,923 m. Famous for its snow bridge, this location serves as the starting point of the Amarnath Yatra that takes place every year, from July to August. With a fairly flat terrain linking Chandanwari to Pahalgam, the location is easily accessible by car.

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Summers (March to June)

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Morning , Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

3-4 hrs.

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Hotel Paradise and Restaurant ; Main Market Pahalgam, Anantnag 192126, India ; Ph/M – -1936243277 ; Food Serve – Cuisines: International

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : This place is Well connected by road.Chandanwari is Situated 16-km from Pahalgam. to reach pahalgam Taxi from Srinagar Airport or town centre to should be Rs 2,200 and is a 2 1/2 hour trip one way. From Jammu is 8 hours to get Pahalgam. To reach Chandanwari. you can get taxi or poni ride. Pony rides cost Rs. 500 or less (depending on your bargaining!) in off-season [Kashmir Valley, Dabian and Baisaran ] (Feb-Mar) and can even go as high as Rs. 1500 in peak season (May-July).

BUS : Pahlagam is connected by Jammu and Kashmir state owned road transport corporation buses. Pahalgam is well connected to Srinagar (95 km, Rs 50) by buses. Special luxurious buses will also be available from Jammu and Srinagar to Pahalgam.to reach Chandanwari you can get taxi or poni ride.

Train : The nearest major railhead is at Jammu, which is 255 km away from pahalgam.One can reach Pahalgam from railway station by taxis or buses. Taxi fare is about Rs 3,000.and Chandanwari can be reached by taxi

Air : The nearest airport to Pahalgam is at Srinagar. It is placed at a distance of about 95 km from Pahalgam. Srinagar is air connected to Delhi with regular flight services. Taxi services are available at the airport and taxi fare from Srinagar to Pahalgam will be about Rs 1,000.to reach Chandanwari you can get taxi or poni ride.

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