Chandanwari is famous for being the base, or starting point, to the famous Hindu pilgrimage site, Shri Amarnath Yatra. It is situated at an elevation of 2,895 meters, and located about 16 kilometers from Pahalgam. It is blessed with picturesque beauty, with the Lidder River flowing close by, and is famous for its sightseeing opportunities, as it is surrounded by snow clad mountains.
