Amarnath Yatra
Amarnath Yatra
Shri Amarnath Yatra - Route, Dates and All You Need to Know
The Amarnath yatra attracts lakhs of pilgrims every year who visit the site during Shravani Mela in July-August (Shravan month in Hindu calendar) – the only time in the whole year when the Amarnath Cave is accessible. The cave is placed at an altitude of 3,888m, about 141 km from Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir and reached through Pahalgam town. The shrine has an important part to play in Hinduism and is considered to be one of the holiest shrines. The annual ‘Amarnath Yatra’ is marked by ‘Pratham Pujan’ which is said to invoke the blessings of Baba Amarnath.
How to Reach Amarnath Yatra Holy Cave :
Though it is tough route still nearly one and a half lac pilgrims visit every year . The number of pilgrims is increasing every year. The journey from Jammu onward is by road and there are two routes .
Best option to reach from City is by Flight to Srinagar and then book Taxi From Srinagar Airport Taxi service to Pahalgam or Baltal
Other options details are given below.
A) JAMMU – PAHALGAM – HOLY CAVE. (Traditional Route)
Jammu to Pahalgam (315 km) – The distance between Jammu to Pahalgam can be covered by Taxi / Buses. But one can also come to Srinagar by air and then move to Pahalgam by road :
PAHALGAM – HOLY CAVE.
PLACE
ALTITUDE
DISTANCE
FROM
MTRS
FEET
CHANDANWARI
2895
9500
16.0 KM
PAHALGAM
PISSU TOP
3377
11000
3.0 KM
CHANDANWARI
SHESHNAG
3352
11730
11.0 KM
PISSU TOP
MAHAGUNAS