Chandanwari

Chandanwari has always been a pleasant destination for people visiting the Kashmir valley. Those people looking for an offbeat tourist place in Kashmir valley to relax amidst nature should visit this place once. It is renowned for being the beginning point of the Shri Amarnath Yatra - the trek to the sacred Hindu pilgrimage site of Amarnath in the Shravan month according to the Hindu calendar, i.e., from June to August.

Remarkably, the valley of Chandanwari never fails to receive numerous pilgrims to the sacred Amarnath Yatra. The valley remains under the carpet of snow from November to May. It is famous for snow sledding and also offers considerable opportunities for enjoying trekking and pony rides. Chandanwari is an idyllic spot to experience an excursion with your family & friends and adore the beauty of this place.

You can watch the beautiful sight of glaciers melting down in the Lidder River, which gushes through this region and makes this landscape more enthralling. The route to this valley also leads to Sheshnag lake, which is a sacred & tranquil water body. On the trip to Chandanwari, travelers also visit this lake to witness its awe-inspiring beauty.