Amarnath Temple

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India /Jammu and Kashmir /Anantnag /Amarnath

Sight Address : Anantnag, District Anantnag 192126, India Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Amarnath temple is a cave temple located in the Jammu and Kashmir. It is about 75 ft high and at least 80 ft deep, with its outer mouth measuring about 40 yards across. It remains under the snow throughout the year except during the summer months of June and July when the snow melts enough to make it accessible. This is the only time when devotees make the annual pilgrimage to Amarnath.

Amarnath Temple

HistoryEdit

Legend says that Amarnath Temple is the place where Lord Shiva explained the secret of life and eternity to his wife, Goddess Parvati. He chose this spot after making sure there were no living beings around. He created a fire that destroyed any and all living things within the temple. Except an egg was left unharmed. A pair of pigeons born out of this egg became immortal after listening to the secret. Even today, a pigeon pair is always seen roosting near the cave.

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Best Season to VisitEdit

June and July is the best time to visit Amarnath

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 – 3 Hours.

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How to ReachEdit

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BUS : Jammu and Srinagar are connected through road transport. Buses and Taxis are also available from both places to entry point to Amarnath trek to holy caves. The entry point is 363 km away from Jammu through Pahalgam. From Pahalgam, it is about 50 km to reach the Amarnath holy caves entry points.

Train : Amarnath does not have its own railway station. Jammu is the nearest Railway Station. It is connected with all major railway stations in India.

Air : The Nearest airport is Srinagar. There are daily flights to Delhi and Jammu from Srinagar. On some days, special flights are offered from Chandigarh and Amritsar to Srinagar. Nearest International Airport is Delhi. Helicopter services are also available from The pick up point is Baltal and it takes one fro the pooja and darshan at Amarnath which takes almost an hour and brings back the pilgrim to Baltal. Helicopters can be takes from Pahalgam as well. However, the helicopter lands at Panchtarni, which is 2 km from Amarnath and from there tourists need to trek or take ponies to reach the temple.

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Things to CarryEdit

Carry needful cloths, food products and shoes.
Amarnath holy cave is situated at very high mountains and there are blowing very cold winds. So during the Yatra, take woollen clothes, shoes, Small umbrella for face, Raincoat, Monkey cap, torch, stick, gloves and jacket. The temperature may be down even up to -5c.
Keep a slip in your pocket with your name, address.
Take drinking water bottle, dry fruits and biscuit.
Keep one packet of Vaseline in your bag for safety your skin from cold winds.
Keep your all clothes in plastic bag not cloth bag.
Carry some medicines such as banded and glucose. This kind of medicines may be useful on the way.
Best dress advice for Ladies; please don’t wear saree for the yatra. It may be uncomfortable. Use comfortable dress such as paint, salwar kameej, and suit.
Use hunter shoes, it will be very comfortable in yatra.

Safety / WarningEdit

Don’t stop at such places, which are marked by warning notices.
Alcohol is strictly prohibited.
As the nature of Yatra is tough, it is advisable for children and aged persons not to perform Yatra.
Don’t over strain on steep gradients.
Don’t use slippers because of the steep rises and falls on the route to the Holy Cave.
Don’t relax at places where warning signs are fixed.
Don’t attempt short cuts on the route as it is very dangerous.
Don’t break traffic discipline.