Chandanwari
Chandanwari
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Mar 2024 • Family
We hired Innova vehicle to travel in and around Pahalgam.This season is very cold in pahalgam and need to be equipped with warm cloathes. We could visit Aru and Betab valley without any difficulty but couldnot go to chandanvadi till the end due to heavy snow fall on bothsides of the road.Due to this roads became narrow resulting in vehicular traffic jam. People who love enjoying snow fall can enjoy this season.People who love greeneries and nature best time to visit is the month of August,September.
Written 21 March 2024
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hiral c
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May 2024 • Family
Chandanwari is a place from where Amarnath yatra starts every year.
One can view snow clad mountains n glacier from here
There is nothing else to do here.
I have given 3 stars as it there was a snowfall a week before we visited and there was snow there.
One can view snow clad mountains n glacier from here
There is nothing else to do here.
I have given 3 stars as it there was a snowfall a week before we visited and there was snow there.
Written 5 May 2024
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Sanjiv Chopra
Kolkata (Calcutta), India12 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
We visited towards end September. A lovely drive to Chandanwari with scenic views .Very nice streams along the way.Nice view from Chandanwari.We had apple juice from one of the vendors while walking.It was phenomenal made from the juice of fresh kashmiri apples Definitely worth having at a cost of only Rs 50 a glass.
You need to be careful while walking in Chandanwari. I almost got knocked down by some wild ponies which appeared from behind.Luckily, I was saved by one of the apple juice vendors .
Other than this incident it was a very nice visit with an awesome view.You get a view of the path walked by pilgrims during the annual Amarnath pilgrimage.
You need to be careful while walking in Chandanwari. I almost got knocked down by some wild ponies which appeared from behind.Luckily, I was saved by one of the apple juice vendors .
Other than this incident it was a very nice visit with an awesome view.You get a view of the path walked by pilgrims during the annual Amarnath pilgrimage.
Written 13 October 2023
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Doc_Kuldeep
Chhatikara, India317 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
A must see place .. the parking is disorganised. You need to take a cab from the association only and not other cabs are allowed. You need to change your shoes to gum boots and thick jackets and hire sledges to take you to the snow point, and snow bridge. The surface is slippery so walk is not advisable .. the cost for two sledges with coats and show comes upto rupees 5000 . But the trip is worthy ..
Written 21 April 2024
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Rashmi Bhat
Mysore District, India28 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
We liked this place very much. The road to reach Chandanwari from Pahalgam is very scenic. This place had good and fresh snow when we visited in the 1st week of April. It is advisable to wear proper sun glass and buy rental gum shoes before going on the snow. I personally felt this place is better and peaceful as there is no much trouble of ponywalas here.
Written 28 May 2024
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Modassir Ahmed
Kolkata (Calcutta), India3 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Chandanwari and other beauties of Pahalgam like Aru valley , Betaab Valley, are really scenic and mesmerizing. We really enjoyed our trip.
All credits to Ashiq bhai . This is not an endorsed comment. This is an honest review based on our experience. You also can contct him on 9797726520.
Our trip was mainly guided by Ashiq bhai. We really were carefree on our trip because of him. For first 3 days Ashiq bhai arranged a vehicle and a driver in a reasonable price. Mostly people like to loot you on tourist places, telling you fares touching sky heights. But Ashiq bhai being honest and a humble man , who not only charged us fairly but took care of various other stuffs during our trip, making it more easier. He also informed us about the scams and the accurate charges of other trip activities whether it is snow related activities or a simple shawl shopping so that we dont get looted. I really thank you Ashiq bhai if you are reading this review, for making our trip to Paradise of India amazing.
All credits to Ashiq bhai . This is not an endorsed comment. This is an honest review based on our experience. You also can contct him on 9797726520.
Our trip was mainly guided by Ashiq bhai. We really were carefree on our trip because of him. For first 3 days Ashiq bhai arranged a vehicle and a driver in a reasonable price. Mostly people like to loot you on tourist places, telling you fares touching sky heights. But Ashiq bhai being honest and a humble man , who not only charged us fairly but took care of various other stuffs during our trip, making it more easier. He also informed us about the scams and the accurate charges of other trip activities whether it is snow related activities or a simple shawl shopping so that we dont get looted. I really thank you Ashiq bhai if you are reading this review, for making our trip to Paradise of India amazing.
Written 7 January 2024
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Debashis T
Dehradun, India2,293 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
One thing in whole Kashmir I like is the fixed rate of taxi in Pahalgam.No bargaining and you have to choose your type of vehicle according to price, but most of the time they say that lower end vehicles are not available and you have to take SUVs, which costs you 3200/- for 3 spots(Betaab Valley, Chandanwari and Aru Valley).Betaab Valley and Chandanwari is in same route and worth seeing. But you may skip Aru Valley. It is on another route, long distance nothing to see there. Here to mention that in Pahalgam, you can’t take your cab from Srinager to visit places in Pahalgam.You have to take local taxis like in Sonamarg.
One of the tourist places in Kashmir where you will find snow. It is one of the commencement point of annual Amarnath Yatra, the other one being Sonamarg.The Lidder river is flowing through the valley.Plenty of reason to take photographs. If you wish you can climb few steps leading to Amarnath Cave. Many small shops are there near the parking area. The coffee and apple juice sold in these are awesome. Though not much to see here, but you can spend enough time sitting on the big stones in the river and enjoying the snow clad mountains.
Written 28 October 2023
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Rakesh_Mittal
Gurugram (Gurgaon), India224 contributions
Mar 2022
This is a good point to spend some time with family and play with snow( season dependent).This is the point fro where amarnath yatra start in Pahalgam.
We took local taxi from Pahalagam to visit this point ( took package of Aru+Betab+Chandanwari).
The taxi rates are fixed as per local union and your hotel guy can arrange to get you picked and droped fro your hotel on the same rate.
We took local taxi from Pahalagam to visit this point ( took package of Aru+Betab+Chandanwari).
The taxi rates are fixed as per local union and your hotel guy can arrange to get you picked and droped fro your hotel on the same rate.
Written 6 April 2022
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Angelina
Hyderabad, India2 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
Chandanwari is further than Betaab valley. It was raining all through our stay in Kashmir i.e. during April 2023. We literally were witness to a snow fall. Please carry jackets and headgear for this place. The coffee was lovely. Lots of snack and tea/coffee outlets. People are friendly. I purchased kashmiri jewelry for just 100/- for a pair or earrings. Worth visiting but be prepared for the cold.
Written 19 April 2023
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shoaib p
Mumbai, India8 contributions
Jul 2021
Total waste of time, since the road is closed by the army, due to stopplage of the Amarnath Yatra. Therfore one can only walk about 200 meters from parking lot to the fenced out area. The "guides" at the parking lot are a big NO NO. There is nothing to guide, and they will relieve you of your money in advance. Amongst all of Kashmir, the guides and horsemen at Zero Point and Chandanwari are the worst. Avoid them at all costs.
Written 29 July 2021
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Is it worth going to Chandanwari in May month ? Can we only do Aru Valley and Betaab and skip Chandanwari ?
Written 11 January 2025
Hello we are travelling 22nd may 2019 to pahalgam which place you would recommend to witness snow Aru,Betaab or chandanwarhi
Written 15 May 2019
IN PHALAGAM LOCAL CAR IS ALLOWED TO TRAVEL IN PHALGAM.
they charge u 3000 for travera. from morning 9 till 5.30pm
when u book the care tell the driver we will stay 2 hrs in chandwadi / 2 hrs in betaab valley. so u can enjoy both snow and beteaab valley.
after that go to zoo and amusemet park for kids if u have kids.
if u dont hv kids just go to betaab valey and chandawadi for just 2000 travera, make sure u tell driver we wil wait for 2 hrs at both place
aru valley dont go.
if u like adventrours and dangeroeus one take a pony see. as u can see kashmir valley and 2 more point at just 1000.
they are really dangeroues not recmomed for kids
Written 16 May 2019
yes people do go from there
at certain point the car goes after that you have to do horse
the horse are trained but if u like adventroures then do it
Written 9 May 2019
Which place to see in jammu kashmir in cab for 11 days tour
Written 23 October 2018
It really depends on which month of the year are you going. With 11day tour you can visit all the major places.
Day 1 : doodhpathri
Day 2 : complete all bagh in Srinagar with dal lake
Day3 : leave for sonmarg spend two nights and do some trekking and visit some Breath taking places
Day 5: Travel to gulmarg for one night , take gandola ride and spend time there.
Day 6: Travel to pahalgham for 3 nights and visit chandanwari, aru valley, Bataab valley.
Day 7 : go for tuliyaan lake that’s a one day complete trip
Day 8 : go for some more points on horse or pony I forgot the name
Day 9 : relax in phalgham
Day 10 : back to Srinagar and sental top and kokernaag lake
Day 11 : do some shopping in Srinagar and rest and next day take trip back to you home
If you need any more help or information how to book or where to book cab hotel etc you can ask me I will share my contacts with you which i used in oct 2018 trip of mine.
Hope this helps you
Written 23 October 2018
Is Camp for night stay available for Amarnath yatri in chandanwadi?
Written 25 May 2018
I am planning to go to chandanwari at august 26 2018
how will be the weather? is it possible to cover aru valley,chandanwari,betab valley all in a single day?
Written 23 May 2018
Yes. they have full day package only. for Pahalgam site visits. so they cover everything in 1 day. All the vellys are nearby so. u can visit all in 1 day. Enjoy your trip.
Written 24 May 2018
Is it advisable to walk on foot from Pahalgam to Chandanwari?
Apart from scenic beauty, how is the road congestion on this part? Are too many vehicles on the road and it is not possible to walk on foot from Pahalgam to Chandanwari?
I am planning this year to visit and wanted to walk from Pahalgam to Chandanwari, but no where I can find the information as in
What kind of road is there?
How comfortable or possible to walk on this patch?
Everyone just say to take shared cab from Pahalgam to Chandanwari.
Any help would be really appreciated!
Written 17 May 2018
Roads are good with no congestion but it is advisable to hire a taxi because if you want to hire in the mid-way then you won't be able to get one. You have not mentioned the month of travel because when we visited in the month of April itself there was no fresh snow all snow was avalanche snow
Written 23 May 2018
Khushbu S
Mumbai, India
I am visiting pahalgam in second week of April..how's d weather at dat time...is it necessary to carry winter wear...
Written 8 April 2018
Weather will be cold so do carry your winter wear. If you have snow hiking boots do carry them as well.
Written 11 April 2018
Hello. I am planning to visit pahalgam in the month of May? How is the weather their? Can I get to see snow? And which places is best to see?? Please help me.
Written 21 January 2018
Weather in May at Pahalgam is pleasant and will get cold in evenings, a pair of jacket will help to make you feel better.
Snow is not available at Pahalgam, but can be found at Chandanwadi, one of the valley to be seen at Pahalgam.
If you are in pahalgam, please do visit, all 3 valleys, Aru, Betaab & Chandawadi. Also, visit pahalgam valley, kashmir valley & mini Switzerland.
Please plan your stay for 2 days at Pahalgam, this will cover all places.
Have a safe and happy journey.
Written 22 January 2018
Is there any relaxation.can i start the journey next day of my registration date 😮
Written 31 May 2017
you can start. you have to hire the local vehicles controlled by the union for going to chandanwari. we did see many outstation vehicles self driven as well. There are plenty of vehicles for hire are available.
Written 31 May 2017
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