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Amarnath Yatra

Lord Shiva has been designated as the Destructor - the one who is the destroyer of the world. His anger is more famous than the Legendry God himself. The way he charms his worshippers with his soft hear, the same way he erouses fear in them by his anger. Lord Shiva is prayed along his wife Goddess Parvati. It is said, when Shiva was telling the secret of Creation in the Amarnath Caves to his wife Paravti, a pair of Doves hears it. It is here, in the Amarnath Cave, the doves are reborn again and again. This heavenly adobe is their home. Travellers, walking towards the cave are said to have seen the two pair of Doves..
The Legend :

The legend goes that once there was a Muslim Shepherd named Buta Malik. Buta Malik was given a sack of coal by a Sadhu. Upon reaching home, he found the container not filled with Coal but Gold! Surprised and happy he went back to the Amarnath to thank the sadhu, but here he found a Cave which thereafter became a place of pilgrimage. To this date, donations given are passed on to the descendants of Mallik and the remaining to the Shrine who runs the trust.

Another legend is that when Kashyap Rishi drained the water of Kashmir Valley, the Bregeish Rishi discovered the cave and the lingam who was travelling the Himalayas.

Gulmarg
Gulmarg
This beautiful land is the Shaan / Honour of Kashmir. Gulmarg is the Hill resort with meadows and mountains. The word Gulmarg means the meadow of flowers. Gulmarg is the only Heli Skiing area in Asia. One of the favourite sites for Indian Hindi Movies, Gulmarg is also famous for Baba Reshi - a Muslim Saint.


Shalimar Garden
Shalimar Gardens
The beautiful Shalimar Gardens are the representatives of the Mughal Empire. This Mughal Garden situated in the Srinagar City, is something not be missed out when in Jammu and Kashmir. Shalimar Gardens were built in the 16th Century with lots of fountains, flowers and the Mountains in the background.



Route to AmarnathThe Yatra:

» Amarnath Track:

Pahalgam ---Chandanwari --- Pissu Top --- Panchtarni --- Amarnath

Pahalgam : (16 kms) The main Yatra begins from Pahalgam. You can reach Pahalgam by Taxi/ Cab. Patnitop is a beautiful Hill Station. Its has beautiful meadowds surrounded by green woods and green pines. A number of adventure sports can be carried out here. Trekking is the main sport here. You can also walk to the Shiva Ghat which is about 11 kms from Patnitop at an altitude of 3,500 mts. The route of Vaishno Devi can also be carried out from here. Amarnath is 45 kms from Pahalagam.

Chandanwadi : (3 kms) From Pahalgam the next destination is Chandanwadi. Chandanwadi is a 16 kms long trail along the river Lidder. Chandanwadi is a small village with beautiful sceneric value. Its also a overnight stay for the Amarnath Yatris. The main attraction of Chandanwari is the Sheshnag Hill which has the sceen peaks resembling the Hood of the Snake God - Sheshnag. While on this route, mostly people make the night camp at Wajvan. Wajwan overlooks the deep blue waters of Sheshnag lake and the Glaciers. The entire path of Amarnath Yatra has to be covered by foot.

Pissu Top : (9kms) From Chandanwadi to Pissu Top, the entire Valley is filled with lush Greenery. Pissu top is also the Legendry Battle Field of Gods and Demons. Its a small hill top with natural beauty.

Mathunga Pass : (8 kms) The second day begins the tough route of Mahagunas Pass which is at 4600 mts of height. Once you reach the height by trekking, then you start descending the Hill to reach Panchtarni.

Pachtarni : Pachtarni to Amarnath is a distance of 6 kms and can be covered in a day. The route down the Hill is very pleasent filled with greenery and meadows. If the weather is good, then there won't be a beautiful place then this. But if its rainy, then it can be dangerous to trek down the hill. An early morning start is recommended.

Amarnath : Once you reach Amarnath you can either stay for the night at the Night Camps outside Amarnath or can walk up the Hill. However, its recommended to stay at night as there is further queue to reach the main cave of Amarnath. After the Holy Darshan, you can return back or can stay for the rest of the day and night. Began your Journey back home with the first sun light.


Not to be Missed

Vaishno Devi - Vaishno Devi Temple is one of the most sacred Hindu Temples of Srinagar. The Temple of the Goddess Durga, can be visited on the way back from Amarnath Yatra.

Our Suggestions
  • Permits and Medical fitness Certificate are required for every traveller to Amarnath. With the height of 14,500ft, the fitness becomes mandatory.
  • Children and Aged people are generally not allowed seeing the rough route one has to follow for Amarnath Yatra.
  • There is adequate supply of food and water en route Amarnath. These arrangments are done by the Government.
  • Take heavy woollens with you but not in large quantities. One has to carry the baggaes themselves, so its better to keep the bags as light as possible.
  • Take raincoats and plastic/polythene bags with you. Keep your woolens in these so that they do not get wet in case of rains.
  • Amarnath Yatra is usually carried out in the months of July and August. There are chances of rain in these months, so be prepared for a rainy walk. Snow and Rain can shower at any time, so be ready for these abrupt changes.
  • The Trains can take you only upto Jammu. From there you have to take either a cab or go by bus.
  • All the major flights take you to Srinagar Aiprort. From there, again you have to take a Cab/Taxi to Pahalgam.
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