Amarnath

Amarnath is situated around 150 km east of Srinagar in the Indian state of Kashmir. An ice Silva-Linga comprises enormous significance here and alters its size according to the changing season and attracts a vast number of devotees. The Linga transforms into bigger and smaller as soon as the moon waxes and wanes. The Linga gets to about 6 ft height on the full moon day.

The Cave Temple where the Linga changes its sizes gets to see a festival almost each year on the full moon day of July-August (Sravana) as soon as the Siva-Linga gets to its maximum height. The devotees who come here firmly believe that Lord Siva first appeared on this day.

The Amarnath Yatra features among the most revered events and gets underway during the months of July/ August. The holy event to Amarnath Pilgrimage attracts more than thousands of Hindus from all parts of the world. Pahalgam is the place from where the Yatra starts and the pilgrims trek from here to the Amarnath cave to worship the great ice Lingam. It’s believed in the Hindu pantheon that Shiva, the God narrated the clandestine of creation to his wife Parvati in a cave in Amarnath.

Best time to visit
The J &K Government hosts the Amarnath Yatra every year during the month of Shravan (July and August). Though the dates tend to vary every year and set after taking in account the local weather conditions and Purnima in the month of Sharavan.

How to reach

Reaching Amarnath is made easy by the various transportation modes run by the state as well other concerning agencies.

Air: The nearest Airport happens to be in Badgam Distt which maintains a fine connectivity to major cities of India.

Rail: Jammu is the nearest Rail Head at 300 Kms away to get to all parts of the country and vice versa.

Road: The Road transportation is fine with NH1A Highway and all sorts of buses to taxis can be availed for reaching places to places.

Nearest Attractions

Amarnath boasts of some fine nearby attractions that can well be enjoyed while taking up the Amarnath yatra.

Pahalgam
Pahalgam is the starting point of the yatra and offers thick forest of Baisaran, Hajan, Chandanwari, and shiva temple in Mamal to visit.

Chandanwadi
Chandanwadi is at an elevation of 2895mtrs and presents the awe-inspiring beauty that automatically comes when a place is enclosed by the snow covered mountains.

Sheshnag
Sheshnag, houses the Sheshnag Lake is positioned at an elevation of 3352mts and offers enormous scenery of pine forest, mountain streams, hills and valleys.

Panchtarni
Panchtarni presents the confluence of five rivers and forms the place where pilgrims make an overnight stay while taking up Yatra.

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Amarnath Tour

Day 1: Srinagar - Pahalgam
On arrival in Srinagar met upon and then drive to Pahalgam. A distance of about 320 kms will be covered in about 10 hrs. On arrival in Pahalgam transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 2: Pahalgam - Chandanwari
Leave Pahalgam (Valley of Shepherds) for Chandanwari. Pahalgam is the best base for most of the treks. Chandanwari (2896 Mts.) is a small shut off valley at the junction of Sheshnag stream and the stream for Astanmarg. The distance of about 16 kms will be covered in about 4-½ hrs. Dinner and overnight stay in tents at Chandanwari.

Day 3: Chandanwari - Sheshnag
Chandanwari to Sheshnag is about 13 kms. (3576 Mts.) The trial climbs the Pisu Ghati and then climbs gradually to the Sheshnag Lake. Sheshnag is one of the windiest places in this valley. The distance will be covered in about 5 hrs. Dinner and overnight stay in tents at Sheshnag.

Day 4: Sheshnag - Panchtarni
The 13 kms trek from Sheshnag to Panchtarani (3657 Mts.) will be covered in about 5 hrs. The walk is through Mahagunas Pass (3200 Mts.) and then a gradual walk to Panchtarani. Dinner and overnight stay in tents at Panchtarni

Day 5: Panchtarni - Amarnath - Sheshnag
Start trek early in the morning from Panchtarani to Amarnath cave. Amarnath is only 6 kms away from Panctarani. Have a dip in the ice cold water of Amarnath stream, which flows outside the cave. Inside the cave there is scenery of calm tranquillity of white and glistering three massive Lingmas stand erect symbol of Lord Shiva, Parvathi and Ganesh. Trek back towards Sheshnag. It is a descending walk till Sheshnag.

Day 6: Sheshnag - Pahalgam - Srinagar
Trek down to Pahalgam via Chandanwari. On arrival in Pahalgam drive to Srinagar. Transfer to Houseboats. Dinner and overnight stay in Houseboats.

Day 7: In Srinagar
Morning sightseeing of Mughal Gardens visiting Nishat Bagh (Abode of pleasure) built by Asif Khan brother in law of Jehangir in 1632 AD. And Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love) built by Jehangir for his wife Empress Noor Jehan. All the gardens are situated on the bark of Dal Lake with the Zabarwan Mountains in the background. Enroute visit carpet-weaving factory. After lunch Shikara ride on Dal Lake visiting floating and vegetable gardens etc. Dinner and overnight stay in Deluxe Houseboats.

Day 8: In Srinagar
Free for shopping and individual activities. Dinner overnight Houseboats.

Day 9: Srinagar - Jammu
Early morning transfer to TRC/Airport to drive back to Jammu or fly Jammu/Delhi.

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