About this Amarnath Yatra via Baltal 3 Nights / 4 Days from Srinagar Package
This Amarnath Yatra via Baltal 3 Nights / 4 Days from Srinagar package takes you to the holy cave of Baba Barfani at 3,888 m on the short Baltal route from Sonamarg (14 km trek, pony or palki).
Pickup and drop are at Srinagar airport / hotel. You stay Srinagar (1 night), Sonamarg (2 nights) and the same private cab (Kashmir union taxi) stays with you. The calculator below shows the complete package amount – with the helicopter, pony and palki as options.
Day-wise plan – Day 1: Srinagar Airport Pickup · Dal Lake · Shikara; Day 2: Srinagar → Kangan → Sonamarg; Day 3: Baltal → Holy Cave Darshan (14 km trek) → Baltal → Sonamarg; Day 4: Sonamarg → Srinagar Airport Drop.
Travel Himalayas is an HP Govt. approved tour operator since 2002. See also our Kashmir packages, Char Dham Yatra packages and the booking procedure.
🗓️ Last updated: · For yatris aged 13 – 70 with the health certificate
Amarnath Yatra via Baltal 3 Nights / 4 Days from Srinagar – Quick Facts
| 🗓️ Duration | 3 Nights / 4 Days |
|---|---|
| 💰 Price | ₹29,500 for 2 adults (about ₹14,800 per person) – complete package for your date in the calculator |
| 📍 Pickup / Drop | Srinagar airport / hotel |
| 🏨 Night stay | Srinagar × 1 · Sonamarg × 2 |
| ⛰️ Highest point | Holy Cave – 3,888 m |
| 🌤️ Best time | July – August: the yatra period announced by the Shrine Board – only time to visit the holy cave |
Amarnath Yatra via Baltal 3 Nights / 4 Days from Srinagar – Short Itinerary
- DAY 1Srinagar Airport Pickup · Dal Lake · Shikaraapprox. 20 km4 hrs
- DAY 2Srinagar → Kangan → Sonamargapprox. 85 km3 hrs
- DAY 3Baltal → Holy Cave Darshan (14 km trek) → Baltal → Sonamargapprox. 45 km12–16 hrs
- DAY 4Sonamarg → Srinagar Airport Dropapprox. 85 km3 hrs
Route Map – Amarnath Yatra via Baltal 3 Nights / 4 Days from Srinagar
🖱️ Click on the map, then scroll the mouse wheel to zoom in / out · double-click to zoom on a spot · drag to move · ＋ / － / ⟲ buttons · on mobile pinch with two fingers
🧭 Map drawn from real map coordinates (north is up). 📏 km = approx. distance from the nearest night stay. Red dots = night stay. Trek routes are shown as straight lines between camps; the real paths wind along the valleys. Tap a day to highlight its route.
Day-wise Detail Itinerary with Distance & Time
DAY 1Srinagar Airport Pickup · Dal Lake · Shikara
approx. 20 km4 hrs▼
Pickup at Srinagar airport and check in at a houseboat or hotel. Evening shikara ride on the Dal lake (at your own cost) and collect the RFID card:
- Dal Lake · Srinagar
Famous lake of Srinagar with houseboats and shikara rides (shikara at extra cost). - Shikara Ride · Dal Lake · sunset
Ride in a painted wooden shikara past houseboats, floating gardens and the floating vegetable market – ₹1,000 per boat for 1 hour, max 4 persons.
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Airport → hotel / houseboat | approx. 15 km | 45 min |
| Dal lake & shikara | Srinagar | 2 hrs |
🎟️ Monument entry fees today (per person, not included in the package)
| Monument | 🇮🇳 Indian | 🌍 Foreigner |
|---|---|---|
| Dal Lake | Free | Free |
| Shikara Rideper boat, 1 – 2 hrs (Srinagar union rate) | ₹1,000 – 1,500 | ₹1,000 – 1,500 |
🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Srinagar
DAY 2Srinagar → Kangan → Sonamarg
approx. 85 km3 hrs▼
After breakfast, drive along the Sindh river to Sonamarg, the base for the Baltal route. Afternoon free for the Thajiwas glacier (pony at union rates):
- Thajiwas Glacier View · Sonamarg
Pony ride or walk to the Thajiwas glacier above Sonamarg (union rates).
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Srinagar → Kangan → Sonamarg | approx. 85 km | 3 hrs |
🎟️ Monument entry fees today (per person, not included in the package)
| Monument | 🇮🇳 Indian | 🌍 Foreigner |
|---|---|---|
| Thajiwas Glacier Viewpony / sledge at Sonamarg | Union rate | Union rate |
🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Sonamarg
DAY 3Baltal → Holy Cave Darshan (14 km trek) → Baltal → Sonamarg
approx. 45 km12–16 hrs▼
Very early start (3 – 4 AM) from Baltal / Domel gate for the 14 km climb via Brarimarg and Sangam to the holy cave – on foot, pony or palki. Darshan of Baba Barfani and return to Baltal the same day:
- Baltal Trek · 14 km · Domel – Brarimarg – Sangam
Shortest and steepest route – 14 km to the cave; pony and palki at the official counters. - Amarnath Holy Cave · 3,888 m · ice Shivling
The holy cave of Baba Barfani with the natural ice lingam – darshan with the RFID yatra permit.
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sonamarg → Baltal / Domel | approx. 17 km | 45 min |
| Domel → Sangam → Holy Cave | approx. 14 km | 6–8 hrs |
| Cave → Baltal → Sonamarg | approx. 14 km + 17 km | 5–6 hrs |
🎟️ Monument entry fees today (per person, not included in the package)
| Monument | 🇮🇳 Indian | 🌍 Foreigner |
|---|---|---|
| Baltal Trekpony return, approx. · palki approx. ₹14,000 – in the price calculator | approx. ₹5,500 | — |
| Amarnath Holy Caveyatra registration ₹150 · RFID card · Indians only during the yatra | Free | — |
🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Sonamarg
DAY 4Sonamarg → Srinagar Airport Drop
approx. 85 km3 hrs▼
After breakfast, drive back to Srinagar for your drop at the airport:
- Thajiwas Glacier View · Sonamarg
Pony ride or walk to the Thajiwas glacier above Sonamarg (union rates).
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sonamarg → Kangan → Srinagar airport drop | approx. 85 km | 3 hrs |
🎟️ Monument entry fees today (per person, not included in the package)
| Monument | 🇮🇳 Indian | 🌍 Foreigner |
|---|---|---|
| Thajiwas Glacier Viewpony / sledge at Sonamarg | Union rate | Union rate |
Tour ends with happy memories.
Amarnath Yatra via Baltal 3 Nights / 4 Days from Srinagar – Package Price 2027
| 🏨 3 nights hotels (breakfast & dinner) | |
| 🚗 Private cab for the whole trip (4 days) | |
| 🐴 Pony / palki Baltal – Holy Cave (per person, approx.) |
💡 The amount is the complete package cost for your whole group (not per person). Hotels per person per night during the yatra (2 in a room): Srinagar ₹1,750, Sonamarg ₹2,500. Cab = Kashmir union season rate. Helicopter and pony are approx. 2026 rates. 3rd person on an extra bed: 40% of the double-room rate. Single person: 80% of the double-room rate. Children below 5 years are complimentary in the hotel. Cab per day: Sedan ₹3,000 · Ertiga ₹4,500 · Toyota Innova ₹5,500 · Toyota Innova Crysta ₹6,500 · Mahindra Scorpio N ₹6,500 · Tempo Traveller 12 Seater ₹7,000 · Tempo Traveller 14 Seater ₹7,000 · Tempo Traveller 17 Seater ₹7,500. 🔒 Fixed rates – no bargaining please 😊. 20% advance confirms booking, balance on arrival.
Hotels in Srinagar, Sonamarg
| Category | Srinagar (1N) | Sonamarg (2N) | Meal Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Hotel name | Hotel name | MAP |
| Deluxe (3★) | Hotel name | Hotel name | MAP |
| Super Deluxe | Hotel name | Hotel name | MAP |
| Premium (4★) | Hotel name | Hotel name | MAP |
MAP = Breakfast + Dinner. Hotels shown are "or similar". Hotels and houseboats in Srinagar, Sonamarg and Pahalgam; simple yatra camps with langar food at Sheshnag and Panjtarni. Check-in 12 noon, check-out 10 AM. Early check-in subject to availability. Hotel photos and options shared on WhatsApp.
Inclusions – What the Package Includes
- Pickup and drop at Srinagar airport / hotel
- 3 nights – Srinagar 1 night, Sonamarg 2 nights
- Breakfast & dinner at the hotels (langar food in the yatra camps)
- Private cab (Kashmir union taxi) as per itinerary & vehicle selected
- Help with the RFID card and helicopter booking
Exclusions – Not Included
- Helicopter, pony, palki, pitthu and porters – unless added in the price calculator.
- Yatra registration (₹150) and the compulsory health certificate.
- Shikara rides, Sonamarg / Pahalgam union ponies and sightseeing cabs.
- Train / flight tickets.
- Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered.
- Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone Calls.
- Extra stay due to weather, landslides, helicopter cancellation or yatra suspension.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “Prices included”.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Amarnath Yatra in 2027?
The yatra runs in July – August. The Shrine Board announces the 2027 dates and opens registration around March – April; we confirm your dates as soon as they are out.
What documents are needed?
Advance registration with the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (₹150), a Compulsory Health Certificate from an authorised doctor, Aadhaar / photo ID and the RFID card. Age 13 to 70 years.
What is the cost of the Amarnath Yatra via Baltal 3 Nights / 4 Days from Srinagar package?
The Amarnath Yatra via Baltal 3 Nights / 4 Days from Srinagar package starts at ₹29,500 for 2 adults (about ₹14,800 per person) in the off season with the smallest vehicle. The price calculator on this page shows the complete amount for your date, group size and vehicle – hotels, cab and taxes included.
How much is the helicopter?
Approx. ₹6,000 per person return from Neelgrath (Baltal) to Panjtarni – the exact fare is notified by the Shrine Board. From Panjtarni it is 6 km to the cave on foot or pony.
Which route is easier?
Baltal is 14 km but steep and done in one day; Pahalgam is 3 days and gentler, with nights at Sheshnag and Panjtarni. The helicopter is the easiest.
Is the price per person?
No. The calculator shows the complete package amount for your group. Hotels during the yatra: Srinagar ₹1,750, Sonamarg ₹2,500, Pahalgam ₹2,250, camps ₹1,500 per person per night.
How much advance is needed?
20% advance confirms the booking (helicopter tickets in full) and the balance is paid on arrival.
What is the best time for this trip?
July – August: the yatra period announced by the Shrine Board – only time to visit the holy cave.
How do I reach Srinagar airport / hotel?
By air – Srinagar airport – 100 km from Baltal, 100 km from Pahalgam. By train – Jammu Tawi / Katra, or the Vande Bharat to Srinagar. By road – Jammu – Srinagar 260 km.
What should I carry?
Woollens, rain jacket and gloves; Trekking shoes and walking stick; RFID card, registration slip and health certificate; Torch, dry fruits and medicines.