Destination

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Duration
6 Days 5 Nights
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Tour Type
Couple
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Group Size
10 Person
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Tour Guide
2 Mentor
Kashmir, Manasbal Lake, Pahalgam, Srinagar

The Temple Trail

The Temple Trail – Shakti & Shaivism Heritage Circuit (6 Days / 5 Nights)

Walk the sacred footsteps where gods, yogis, and legends still breathe.


Overview

Kashmir isn’t just a paradise of mountains — it is a cradle of ancient spirituality, a land where Kashmir Shaivism, Shakti worship, and millennia-old temples shaped the world’s idea of mysticism.

The Temple Trail takes you through sacred valleys, stone shrines, lost temples, and living traditions.
From the mighty Martand Sun Temple to the mystical Kheer Bhawani floating in a sacred spring, this journey unveils spiritual Kashmir the way sages once experienced it — with reverence, silence, and wonder.

This is a pilgrimage carved in history.
A meditation wrapped in architecture.
A journey where every stone has a soul.

Details

The Temple Trail takes you through sacred valleys, stone shrines, lost temples, and living traditions.
From the mighty Martand Sun Temple to the mystical Kheer Bhawani floating in a sacred spring, this journey unveils spiritual Kashmir the way sages once experienced it — with reverence, silence, and wonder.

Your sacred journey begins with a peaceful drive to Kheer Bhawani, the divine spring shrine dedicated to Goddess Ragnya.

Experiences:

  • Flower offering & quiet meditation under chinar trees

  • Cultural introduction to Kashmiri Shakti traditions

  • Check-in at boutique spiritual retreat hotel

Evening:
Walk along Nigeen Lake, reflect, breathe, settle.

Morning visit to Hari Parbat, home to:

  • Sharika Devi Temple (Goddess of Kashmir)

  • Sacred caves

  • Hidden shrines on the hill

  • Historic fort overlooking Srinagar

Learn about the Trika philosophy, Goddess Sharika’s significance, and Kashmir’s unique blend of mystic traditions.

Evening:
Sufi-inspired vegetarian dinner at a heritage café.

Drive toward the ancient, towering ruins of Martand, one of the greatest Sun Temples ever constructed.

Highlights:

  • Sunrise meditation among the pillars

  • Guided heritage walk

  • Stories of Lalitaditya’s empire

  • Exploration of ancient carvings

Afternoon:
Visit nearby Mattan Springs — sacred fish ponds and ancient legends.

Return to Pahalgam resort for a quiet evening in nature.

Travel along the old royal road to explore the twin ancient temple ruins of Avantipora, built by King Avantivarman.

Continue toward Bumthan, a peaceful meadow with a revered Shiva shrine hidden among forests.

Experiences:

  • Shiva chanting session

  • Local vegetarian feast

  • Countryside walk along Lidder river

Night stay at a riverside retreat.

Visit the powerful Jwala Mukhi shrine, dedicated to the eternal flame goddess.

Then continue to Manasbal, a lake village known for its therapeutic hot springs and ancient stone temples.

Activities:

  • Lotus-filled lake walk

  • Short boat ride

  • Optional healing foot soak in warm springs

Evening return to Srinagar for farewell dinner.

Begin your final morning climbing the sacred steps of Shankaracharya Temple, perched above Dal Lake.

Here you:

  • Meditate inside the ancient cave-turned-sanctum

  • Receive final blessings

  • Take panoramic photographs of the valley

Depart with a spiritual souvenir bag including:

  • Rudraksha beads

  • Saffron prasad

  • A booklet on Kashmir Shaivism

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