{"product_id":"kashmir-heritage-tour-september","title":"Kashmir Heritage Tour - September ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\u003clink rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\"\u003e \u003clink rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\" crossorigin=\"\"\u003e \u003clink href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Fraunces:ital,opsz,wght@0,9..144,400;0,9..144,500;0,9..144,600;1,9..144,400\u0026amp;family=IBM+Plex+Mono:wght@400;500\u0026amp;family=Source+Sans+3:wght@400;500;600\u0026amp;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n\n  :root{\n    --stone-950: #f8f2e3;\n    --stone-900: #efe3c8;\n    --stone-800: #e2d3a8;\n    --stone-700: #cdb686;\n    --stone-500: #7a6b46;\n    --stone-300: #6b5d3d;\n    --parchment: #241c10;\n    --parchment-dim: #3c301c;\n    --saffron: #c98a2f;\n    --saffron-light: #9c6a1e;\n    --chinar: #8a3524;\n    --chinar-light: #8a3524;\n    --teal: #2f5850;\n    --teal-light: #2f5850;\n    --ink-strong: #201808;\n\n    --font-display: \"Fraunces\", serif;\n    --font-body: \"Source Sans 3\", sans-serif;\n    --font-mono: \"IBM Plex Mono\", monospace;\n\n    color-scheme: light;\n  }\n\n  *{ box-sizing:border-box; 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}\n    header.hero{ padding: 60px 0 44px; }\n    .hero h1{ max-width: none; }\n    .hero-stats{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }\n    .inscription{ padding: 30px 22px 28px; margin-top:44px; }\n    .day{ padding: 48px 0 30px; }\n    .day-head{ gap:14px; }\n    .trefoil{ width:52px; height:64px; }\n    .trefoil .n{ font-size:16px; bottom:10px; }\n    .timeline{ margin-left:26px; padding-left:16px; }\n    .day-plinth{ margin-left:26px; }\n    .daynav-scroll{ padding: 0 18px; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"hero\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hero-mark\"\u003e\n\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 100 120\"\u003e\n        \u003cpath stroke-width=\"4\" stroke=\"#c98a2f\" d=\"M10 118 L10 58 C10 44 19 37 29 37 C29 24 39 12 50 12 C61 12 71 24 71 37 C81 37 90 44 90 58 L90 118 Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n      \u003c\/svg\u003e \u003cspan\u003eZaan Travels — heritage journeys\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Ancient \u003cem\u003eHeritage\u003c\/em\u003e of Kashmir\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tagline\"\u003eShrines \u0026amp; sacred springs of the valley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"route-line\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"stop\"\u003eSrinagar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"arrow\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"stop\"\u003eTeetwal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"arrow\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"stop\"\u003eGanderbal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"arrow\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"stop\"\u003eAnantnag\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hero-stats\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"num\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lbl\"\u003eNights\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"num\"\u003e7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lbl\"\u003eDays\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"num\"\u003e18–24\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lbl\"\u003eSeptember\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"num\"\u003e5,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lbl\"\u003eYears of history\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inscription\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Kashmir is the country of Knowledge\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003eKalhana, Rajatarangini — 12th century\u003c\/cite\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gloss\"\u003eThis itinerary traces Kashmir's five-thousand-year civilisational arc — from the Neolithic pit-dwellings of Burzahom (3000 BCE) through the Karkota and Utpala dynasty temple complexes (7th–10th century CE) to the sacred springs that anchor the valley's living spiritual geography. Every site listed is a client-specified mandatory inclusion, sequenced by Zaan's route engine with mountain-road friction modelling and weather-contingency backups.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cnav class=\"daynav\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"daynav-scroll\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#day-01\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d\"\u003eDay 01\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"t\"\u003e18 Sep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"#day-02\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d\"\u003eDay 02\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"t\"\u003e19 Sep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"#day-03\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d\"\u003eDay 03\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"t\"\u003e20 Sep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"#day-04\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d\"\u003eDay 04\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"t\"\u003e21 Sep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"#day-05\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d\"\u003eDay 05\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"t\"\u003e22 Sep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"#day-06\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d\"\u003eDay 06\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"t\"\u003e23 Sep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"#day-07\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d\"\u003eDay 07\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"t\"\u003e24 Sep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003cmain class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"day-01\" class=\"day\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"day-head\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"trefoil\"\u003e\n\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 100 120\"\u003e\u003cpath fill=\"#c98a2f\" d=\"M10 118 L10 58 C10 44 19 37 29 37 C29 24 39 12 50 12 C61 12 71 24 71 37 C81 37 90 44 90 58 L90 118 Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003cspan class=\"n\"\u003e01\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"day-head-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"day-date\"\u003e18 Sep, day 01\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"day-title\"\u003eArrival in Srinagar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"day-subtitle\"\u003eThe city on the lakes — 1,585m elevation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"timeline\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003eArrival\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003eAirport welcome\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eTransfer to hotel. Check-in and rest. Kashmiri welcome of kahwa (saffron-almond tea) and local dry fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e2:30 PM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003eShankaracharya Temple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eAscend the 1,000+ stone steps to this hilltop Shiva temple, founded in the 4th century BCE and rebuilt in the 9th century CE by King Gopadattya. The octagonal plinth and circular sanctum represent the earliest stone architecture in Kashmir, with a 360° panorama of Srinagar, Dal Lake and the Pir Panjal range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e4:30 PM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003eZyeathyaer Temple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eAn ancient Shiva temple in Srinagar's old town — one of the valley's lesser-visited but historically significant sites. Examine the trefoil-arched niches, a signature of Kashmiri temple architecture that influenced forms as far as Central Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e6:00 PM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003eShikara ride\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eAn evening boat ride on Dal Lake, with views of the Zabarwan mountains in the setting sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e7:30 PM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003eDinner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eTraditional Kashmiri Pandit-style vegetarian dinner — dum aloo, nadru yakhni, haakh and rajma with steamed rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"day-plinth\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eOvernight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eHotel in Srinagar\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eMeals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eDinner\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"day-02\" class=\"day\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"day-head\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"trefoil\"\u003e\n\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 100 120\"\u003e\u003cpath fill=\"#c98a2f\" d=\"M10 118 L10 58 C10 44 19 37 29 37 C29 24 39 12 50 12 C61 12 71 24 71 37 C81 37 90 44 90 58 L90 118 Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003cspan class=\"n\"\u003e02\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"day-head-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"day-date\"\u003e19 Sep, day 02\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"day-title\"\u003eSrinagar → Tikker \u0026amp; Teetwal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"day-subtitle\"\u003eNorth Kashmir — Sharda Mandir \u0026amp; Khir Bhawani\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"timeline\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e7:00 – 8:00 AM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003eEarly breakfast \u0026amp; depart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eKashmiri breakfast of local girda bread, butter, kehwa (local green tea) and eggs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e10:00 AM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003eKhir Bhawani, Tikker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eThe Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple in Tikker is a revered shrine dedicated to Goddess Ragnya Bhagwati, about 90 km from Srinagar and 1.5 km from Kupwara, with a sacred spring surrounded by huge chinar and deodar trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e1:00 PM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003eTeetwal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eCheck-in to the guest house. A light Kashmiri vegetarian lunch of rajma chawal, nadru chips and kahwa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e2:30 PM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003eSharda Temple, Teetwal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eGoddess Sharada is the patron deity of Kashmir, revered as the embodiment of knowledge, wisdom and learning — a form of Saraswati whose ancient worship was central to the region historically known as Sharada Desh. On the banks of the River Kishanganga at the LOC, the shrine carries deep devotional vibes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e3:30 PM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003eKishanganga river\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eTime at the river to enjoy the view, with the option of a dip in the holy waters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e4:00 PM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003eLeisure time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eWalk around the village — the last one on that side — exploring local life and the Teetwal International Bridge across the Kishanganga River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e8:00 PM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003eDinner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eLocal vegetarian cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"day-plinth\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eOvernight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eGuest house in Teetwal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eMeals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eBreakfast \u0026amp; dinner\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"day-03\" class=\"day\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"day-head\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"trefoil\"\u003e\n\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 100 120\"\u003e\u003cpath fill=\"#c98a2f\" d=\"M10 118 L10 58 C10 44 19 37 29 37 C29 24 39 12 50 12 C61 12 71 24 71 37 C81 37 90 44 90 58 L90 118 Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003cspan class=\"n\"\u003e03\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"day-head-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"day-date\"\u003e20 Sep, day 03\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"day-title\"\u003eTikker \u0026amp; Teetwal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"day-subtitle\"\u003eNorth Kashmir — Sharda Mandir \u0026amp; Khir Bhawani\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"timeline\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e7:30 – 8:30 AM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003eBreakfast, puja \u0026amp; depart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eAfter attending the morning prayers, head back towards Srinagar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e11:30 AM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003eTrehgam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eVisit the ancient Chitragupt Nag — a sacred spring with a Shiva shrine located beside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e12:45 PM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003eKhir Bhawani, Tikker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eThe Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple, dedicated to Goddess Ragnya Bhagwati, with its sacred spring surrounded by chinar and deodar trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e1:45 – 4:00 PM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003eLunch \u0026amp; leisure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eKashmiri Pandit vegetarian meal on the temple premises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e6:00 PM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003eSrinagar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eLeisure time and shopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e8:00 PM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003eDinner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eDinner at the hotel. Rest and recover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"day-plinth\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eOvernight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eHotel in Srinagar\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eMeals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eBreakfast \u0026amp; dinner\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"day-04\" class=\"day\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"day-head\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"trefoil\"\u003e\n\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 100 120\"\u003e\u003cpath fill=\"#c98a2f\" d=\"M10 118 L10 58 C10 44 19 37 29 37 C29 24 39 12 50 12 C61 12 71 24 71 37 C81 37 90 44 90 58 L90 118 Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003cspan class=\"n\"\u003e04\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"day-head-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"day-date\"\u003e21 Sep, day 04\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"day-title\"\u003eNaranag → Manasbal → Khir Bhawani\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"day-subtitle\"\u003eCentral Kashmir — mountain temples, sacred lakes \u0026amp; sacred springs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"timeline\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e7:30 – 8:30 AM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003eBreakfast \u0026amp; depart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eDrive north towards Naranag — a mountain road of approximately 2.5 hours from Srinagar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e10:30 AM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003eNaranag temple ruins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eAn 8th-century Karkota-era temple complex at 2,128m elevation, at the base of the Harmukh glacier. Dedicated to Shiva, the ruins show fluted columns, carved lintels and a water-channel system drawing from the glacier stream — also the trailhead for the Gangabal Lake trek, set among alpine meadow, snow peaks and rushing water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e12:30 PM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003eManasbal Lake \u0026amp; shrine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eKashmir's deepest lake, surrounded by lotus fields and ancient ruins. Fed by underground springs, it never freezes even in winter — a hydrological peculiarity that gave it sacred status, and a birdwatching opportunity for herons, kingfishers and migratory waterfowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e1:30 PM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003eLunch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eAn authentic Kashmiri Pandit veg thali at Ramji's, on the Khir Bhawani premises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e3:00 PM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003eKhir Bhawani Temple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eOne of Kashmir's most revered temples, dedicated to Goddess Ragnya Devi. The sacred spring at its centre is said by locals to change colour to indicate auspiciousness — a major annual pilgrimage site sitting over an ancient natural spring shrine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e5:00 PM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003eReturn to Srinagar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eDrive back to Srinagar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e6:30 PM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003eSrinagar downtown walk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eAn optional evening walk past the wooden-fronted houses along the Jhelum embankment and the old bridges, in the evening atmosphere of the market district.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e8:00 PM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003eDinner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eDinner at the hotel or a local restaurant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"day-plinth\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eOvernight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eHotel in Srinagar\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eMeals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eBreakfast \u0026amp; dinner\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"day-05\" class=\"day\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"day-head\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"trefoil\"\u003e\n\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 100 120\"\u003e\u003cpath fill=\"#c98a2f\" d=\"M10 118 L10 58 C10 44 19 37 29 37 C29 24 39 12 50 12 C61 12 71 24 71 37 C81 37 90 44 90 58 L90 118 Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003cspan class=\"n\"\u003e05\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"day-head-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"day-date\"\u003e22 Sep, day 05\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"day-title\"\u003eSrinagar → Awantipora → Verinag\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"day-subtitle\"\u003eSouth Kashmir — Utpala temples \u0026amp; the source of the Jhelum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"timeline\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e7:00 – 8:00 AM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003eBreakfast \u0026amp; check-out\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eDepart Srinagar heading south along the Jhelum valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e9:00 AM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003eAwantipora temple ruins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eTwo major 9th-century complexes built by Utpala king Avantivarman — the Avantiswamin Temple, dedicated to Vishnu, and the Avantiswara Temple, dedicated to Shiva. Among the largest and best-preserved ruins in Kashmir, with double-courtyard layouts, sculpted door-jambs and trefoil niches. ASI-protected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e11:30 AM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003eVerinag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eAn octagonal Mughal-era pool marking the official source of the Jhelum River (Vitasta). The spring emerges from the base of the Pir Panjal range with extraordinary clarity, ice-cold and emerald-green — built by Jahangir in 1620 CE over an ancient sacred spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e2:30 PM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003eLunch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eLunch at a restaurant in Pahalgam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e3:30 PM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003ePahalgam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eCheck-in at a hut or cottage by the Lidder River. Rest and settle in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e5:30 PM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003eMamaleshwar Temple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eA tiny Shiva shrine constructed around 400 CE — some 1,600 years ago — by King Jayasimha, close to the Lidder River in Pahalgam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e8:00 PM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003eDinner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eA riverside dinner, with the sound of the Lidder rushing past in the darkness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"day-plinth\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eOvernight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003ePahalgam — hut\/cottage by the Lidder River\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eMeals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eBreakfast \u0026amp; dinner\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"day-06\" class=\"day\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"day-head\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"trefoil\"\u003e\n\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 100 120\"\u003e\u003cpath fill=\"#c98a2f\" d=\"M10 118 L10 58 C10 44 19 37 29 37 C29 24 39 12 50 12 C61 12 71 24 71 37 C81 37 90 44 90 58 L90 118 Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003cspan class=\"n\"\u003e06\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"day-head-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"day-date\"\u003e23 Sep, day 06\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"day-title\"\u003eMartand Sun Temple → Mattan → Duksum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"day-subtitle\"\u003eThe crown jewel of Kashmiri architecture \u0026amp; sacred springs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"timeline\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e7:30 – 8:30 AM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003eBreakfast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eAn early breakfast at the riverside accommodation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e9:30 AM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003eMattan spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eA sacred spring complex in the town of Mattan (ancient Martanda). Natural spring-fed pools considered holy, with ancient stone ghats and temple structures around the water — a living pilgrimage site feeding into the Lidder River system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e11:00 AM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003eMartand Sun Temple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eThe most magnificent ruin in Kashmir. Built by Lalitaditya Muktapida in the 8th century CE, this Surya temple stands on a high plateau at 2,000m with unobstructed views of the entire valley. The colonnaded peristyle court of 84 columns, the massive central shrine and the arched entrance gate represent the zenith of Kashmiri stone architecture, oriented to catch the equinox sunrise through its eastern gate. An ASI-protected national monument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e1:00 PM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003eAru Valley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eA village near Pahalgam town, 11 km upstream from the Lidder River — known for scenic meadows, lakes and mountains, and a base camp for trekking to the Kolahoi glacier, Tarsar, Marsar and Herbaghwan lakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e2:00 PM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003eLunch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eA packed picnic lunch in Aru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e4:00 PM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003ePahalgam town\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eFree time to explore the town — shopping and leisure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e8:00 PM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003eDinner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eDinner by the river, with star-gazing under minimal light pollution at this elevation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"day-plinth\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eOvernight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003ePahalgam — hut\/cottage by the Lidder River\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eMeals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eBreakfast \u0026amp; dinner\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"day-07\" class=\"day\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"day-head\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"trefoil\"\u003e\n\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 100 120\"\u003e\u003cpath fill=\"#c98a2f\" d=\"M10 118 L10 58 C10 44 19 37 29 37 C29 24 39 12 50 12 C61 12 71 24 71 37 C81 37 90 44 90 58 L90 118 Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003cspan class=\"n\"\u003e07\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"day-head-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"day-date\"\u003e24 Sep, day 07\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"day-title\"\u003ePahalgam → Srinagar Airport\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"day-subtitle\"\u003eA journey through five thousand years, remembered — departure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"timeline\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e7:00 – 8:00 AM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003eBreakfast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eA final breakfast by the Lidder River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e8:00 AM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003eDepart for airport\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eDrive to Srinagar Airport — approximately 95 km, 3 to 3.5 hours via Anantnag. The route retraces part of the temple corridor, passing Mattan, Awantipora and Pampore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stop-time\"\u003e11:30 AM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-site\"\u003eAirport arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stop-detail\"\u003eDrop-off at Srinagar Airport. Tour ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"day-plinth\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eOvernight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eNo hotel (departure day)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eMeals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eBreakfast\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"closing wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"trefoil\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 100 120\"\u003e\u003cpath stroke-width=\"4\" stroke=\"#c98a2f\" d=\"M10 118 L10 58 C10 44 19 37 29 37 C29 24 39 12 50 12 C61 12 71 24 71 37 C81 37 90 44 90 58 L90 118 Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA journey through five thousand years, remembered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the octagonal sanctum atop Shankaracharya hill to the emerald spring at Verinag, this route follows the temples, springs and living shrines that have anchored the valley's spiritual life since antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cfooter\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"brand\"\u003eZaan Travels\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"fine\"\u003eItinerary v4 — subject to weather \u0026amp; road conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/footer\u003e","brand":"ZAAN TRAVELS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67000766431277,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/6023\/0957\/files\/IMG_2329.jpg?v=1783563635","url":"https:\/\/zaantravels.com\/products\/kashmir-heritage-tour-september","provider":"ZAAN TRAVELS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}