| Amarnath Yatra is one of the most pious journeys | | | | transport options easily. After than the real journey |
| according to Hindu Mythology. Hindu devotees cover | | | | begins and people move forward to Shesnag. You will |
| a difficult journey of 42 kilometers (around 26 miles) | | | | experience the real beauty of nature during this |
| on foot from Pahalgam, a small town near Srinagar to | | | | journey. Spectacular mountain region with seven |
| the holy Amarnath cave. This cave is situated at | | | | peaks presents amazing view. After this the trip |
| 3,888 meter from sea level at the end of Lidder | | | | continues across Mahagunas pass and then to |
| valley. It takes 4 to 5 days to complete this journey | | | | Panchtarni, the meadow land. Amarnath cave is just 6 |
| although there is a smaller alternative route from the | | | | km from Panchtarni and this is the last phase of trip. |
| town of Baltal. | | | | After reaching to cave you may have to wait in long |
| Amarnath or Shiva is the most religious God of Hindu | | | | queues before entering to the entrance of cave. |
| culture and devotees pay homage to him by visiting | | | | Each year around 400,000 devotees take part in this |
| the holy cave in the month of July-August every | | | | holy journey in the 45 days period in July and August. |
| year. Amaranth is considered as one of the 12 holiest | | | | Nowadays there are also Helicopter services to take |
| shrines of Lord Shiva and thus has a high importance | | | | you from Pahalgam or from Srinagar to Amarnath |
| in religious point of view especially in a India where | | | | cave directly. |
| 80% of the population is of Hindu religion. | | | | You can reach Srinagar by flights and after than |
| Amarnath Yatra: | | | | move on to your destination. If you are planning to |
| Pilgrims start their journey from Pahalgam to | | | | visit by trains then Jammu is the nearest railway |
| Chandanwari, another small town at 16 Km from | | | | station. Jammu and Srinagar both are well connected |
| Pahalgam. You can cover this journey by available | | | | by roads so you can also travel by bus or car. |