After breakfast, drive to Pahalgam, (2133 mts), also known as ‘The valley of Shepherds’ or ‘Trekker's Paradise’. Pahalgam is the most famous place for Indian Film Industry. Enroute visit Saffron fields, Awantipur ruins (1100 yrs old temple of Lord Vishnu built by King Awantiverma), see the beautiful countryside and lots of rice fields.
Arrive at Pahalgam and transfer to a hotel. After lunch, depart for an excursion trip to Chandanwadi (on your own), the starting point of Amarnath Yatra & Betab Valley (on your own).
Located on the way to Chandanwari, the valley was named Betaab Valley after the bollywood movie by the same name! Earlier known as Hajan Valley, after the release of the movie, it was renamed as a major part of the movie was shot here.
Post lunch (on your own), or as time permits, proceed for a trip to Aru Valley (on your own). Aru Valley is a tourist spot 11 km from Pahalgam noted for its scenic meadows and mountains, and is a base camp for trekking to the Kolahoi Glacier and Tarsar Lake. The village lies on the left bank of the Aru river, which is a tributary of the Lidder river.
Dinner & Overnight at the hotel in Pahalgam.