About Amarnath Yatra
Located at a height of 3888 meters, at a distance of about 141 km from Srinagar is the Amarnath Cave and Temple, which despite its remote location, attracts lakhs of devotees every year. With the availability of choosing a helicopter ride for the Amarnath yatra, the holy site has become even more popular as people who earlier could not access the cave are now able to book their own Amarnath yatra package with a helicopter ride to undertake the pilgrimage. The main highlight of all Amarnath yatra tour packages and the reason behind a majority of tourism to the cave has to be the ice shiva lingam that forms naturally. A cleft in the roof and a trickle of water cause the formation of an ice bubble in the centre of the cave, which grows by the day with the waxing of the moon until it reaches a height of around 13 feet, after which, it starts shrinking as the moon wanes. No other drop-by-drop trickle of water in any other part of the caves has ever created such formations, which leads to a popular belief of the shiva lingam signifies the presence of Lord Shiva. Two more similar stalagmites form near the lingam, which is believed to be representative of Goddess Parvati and Lord Ganesha.
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Things You Should Know Before Your Amarnath Trip
All travellers on Amarnath yatra packages are required to obtain a permit or registration card, without which they will not be allowed to commence the yatra. However, for safety reasons, children below 13 years of age, people who are more than 75 years old, and ladies who are more than 6 weeks pregnant are not allowed to register for the Amarnath Yatra. The cost of registration is INR 100 per yatri. Registration fee for the Amarnath yatra may cost less for groups and bulk token purchases. Registering for the Amarnath yatra involves the submission of an application form along with a Compulsory Health Certificate (CHC), issued by an authorised institution or by a doctor authorised by SASB.
How to Reach
You can book your Amarnath tour package based on your preferred mode of travel and avail the best deals for booking a helicopter for your Amarnath yatra at Veena World.
By Air: The closest airport is in Srinagar, approximately 140 kilometres away. There are flights from all major Indian cities every day. On reaching Srinagar, you can hire a private taxi to reach the base from where you plan to start the yatra.
By Road: You can opt for state buses or private buses from Jammu to both Pahalgam and Baltal.
By Train: The nearest railway station is in Jammu, and it offers great connectivity to other parts of the country through several trains. From Jammu, you can take a bus or hire a private taxi to reach the base location of your Amarnath Yatra trip.
Routes for the Amarnath Yatra
There are two base locations from where you can begin your Amarnath Yatra trip.
From Pahalgam: This is the most preferred route even though it is the longer one. Taking 3-5 days to cover, this route is easier to cover and can be covered by foot or by pony.
From Baltal: This route only takes 1-2 days to complete but is one of the most challenging treks to undertake. It can also only be covered on foot.
Opting to complete the Amarnath yatra by helicopter is another option that has become quite popular in recent times.
Places to Visit in Your Amarnath Yatra Packages
Other than the main Amarnath Temple, several places can be added to Amarnath yatra tour packages. Here is your guide to making the most of your trip to Amarnath.
Pahalgam: Surrounded by alpine peaks and misty hills, this resort town is one of the two starting points for the Amarnath yatra. Helicopter service for Amarnath also begins from Pahalgam. The destination also holds high religious significance for Hindus as it is believed to be the place where Lord Shiva left his riding companion when going to the Amarnath Cave. Apart from this, the hill station is also famous for offering several adventures and sports activities, including golf, rafting, and trekking.
Sheshnag Lake: As per Hindu mythology, this place is the abode of Sheshnag, the king of snakes. Lord Shiva is said to have left the snakes around his neck, here, on his way to the holy cave. Many devotees stop here to pay their respects to the serpent before continuing their journey to the Amarnath Temple.
Sonmarg: Sonmarg is a halting point for devotees going to the Amarnath Temple through the Baltal route. Being surrounded by towering mountain peaks and alpine valleys, this beautiful hill station is an important tourist attraction in Jammu and Kashmir.
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