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.
The
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.
- For Tours and further information, contact us.
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