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Amarnath
Yatra (SHIVA) Route map
Situated
in a narrow gorge at the farther end of the Lidder Valley, Amarnath Holy
Cave
stands at 3,888 mtrs. and is 363 kms. from Jammu Via Pahalgam and
about
414 kms. from Jammu Via Baltal. The detailed description of the
two
routes to the Holy Cave is given below:
How
to Reach Amarnath Holy Cave :
Though
it is tough route still nearly one and a half lac pilgrims visit every
year.
The
number of pilgrims is increasing every
year.
The journey from Jammu onward is by road and there are two routes .
The
details are given here.
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Situated in a narrow gorge at the farther
end of the Lidder Valley,
Amarnath Holy Cave stands at 3,888 mtrs. and
is 363 kms.
from Jammu Via Pahalgam and about 414 kms.
from Jammu Via Baltal.
The detailed description of the two routes
to the Holy Cave is given below:
How to Reach
One can reach the first part of journey through ;
Air:
The nearest aerodrome is Srinagar. Srinagar is a beautiful valley
having world famous sights to see, such as
Dal Lake, Nagina Lake,
Shankaracharya Temple, Mughal Gardens and
what not.
It is the most sought after tourist
place. It is also known as
"Paradise on earth". Srinagar is summer
capital of Jammu & Kashmir.
There are daily flights to Srinagar from Delhi
and Jammu.
On some week days flights also pickup
passengers from Chandigarh and Amritsar .
Rail:
Jammu is the nearest Railway Station . Jammu is winter
Capital of Jammu & Kashmir. Jammu is a
beautiful city and is
also known as "CITY OF TEMPLES". One may
visit old temples
such as Raghunath Temple , Mahadev Mandir
and other temples .
It is well connected with all stations of
India.The various trains
coming to Jammu are listed here below.
Road :
Jammu and Srinagar are also connected through road.
Buses and Taxies are also available for this
part of the journey .
These can be hired on daily as well as full
tour basis.
How to Reach Amarnath Holy Cave
:
Though it is tough route still nearly one and a half lac
pilgrims visit every year . The number
of pilgrims is increasing every year.
The journey from Jammu onward is by road and
there are two routes .
The details are given here. |
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JAMMU
- PAHALGAM - HOLY CAVE. (Traditional Route)
Jammu to Pahalgam (315 km) - The distance between Jammu to Pahalgam can
be covered by Taxi /Buses. These are available at Tourist Reception Centre,
J & K Govt., Raghunath Bazaar only early in the morning. But one can
also come to Srinagar by air and then move to Pahalgam by road |
PAHALGAM
:
It is 96 KM from Srinagar .This distance can be covered by car,bus or taxi.
Pahalgam is known all over the world for its beauty. It is small town situated
on the banks of Lidder River. It is surrounded by high mountains. All essentials
can be bought here. Good Hotels are available for accommodation. However
the arrangements for stay and Langar are also made by the Non Government
Service Organisations |
CHANDANWARI:
The distance from Pahalgam to Chandanwari is 16km. The route is good .It
can be covered by road transport also. Mini buses are also available from
Pahalgam to reach Chandanwari. The trail runs along the Lidder River .
The route is scenic. Food is available here. Pilgrims camp at Pahalgam
or Chandanwari on the first night . |
PISSU GHATI :
As the Yatra proceed further from Chandanwari one climbs a height to reach
Pissu Ghati. It is said that to be first to reach for darshan of Bhole
Nath Shivshankar there was a war between Devtas and Rakshas . With the
power of Shiv , devtas could kill the rakshas in such large number that
the heap of their dead bodies has resulted in this high mountain. |
SHESHNAG:
This second day’s trek of 12 kms from Chandanwari is through Pissu Ghati
and spectacular, primeval countryside, and reachess Sheshnag - a mountain
which derives its name from its Seven Peaks, resembling the heads of the
mythical snake. The Journey to Sheshnag follows steep inclines on the right
bank of a cascading stream and wild scenery untouched by civilisation.
The second night’s camp at Sheshnag overlooks the deep blue waters of Sheshnag
lake, and glaciers beyond it. There are legends of love and revenge too
associated with Sheshnag, and at the camp these are narrated by campfires
. The stillness of a pine scented Himalayan night increases your inner
joy. There is a rest house but during Sawan there are large number of Yatris
so it better to arrange for Tent from
Chandanwari . The
arrangement for carrying load should be made at Pahlgam itself. The water
of Sheshnag Lake is very cold . Yatri can take bath and get their fatigue
alliviated. It is beautiful and scenic. |
PANCHTARNI:
From Sheshnag one has to climb steep height up across Mahagunas Pass at
4276 mtrs.(140000 ft) for 4.6 KM and then descending to the meadow lands
of Panchtarni at a height of 3657 mtrs (12000 ft). The last camp enroute
to the Holy Cave is made here on third day. Here one faces cold winds which
cause the skin to crack . Hence cold
cream
/ Vaseline are very useful for protection of skin. Some Yatris are also
effected by deficiency of oxygen .Some may get the feeling of vomiting
. So dry fruit like Allu Bukhara ,sour and sweet eatables like Lemon are
useful to control these symptoms . The route to Mahagunas is full of rivulets
, water falls , springs . Panchtarni is a very beautiful place in the feet
of BHAIRAV MOUNT. Five Rivers flow here . It is said that the five rivers
origanated from Lord Shiva's Hairs (Jataon). Pilgrims camp at Panchtarni
on the 3rd night. |
THE
HOLY CAVE SHRI AMARNATH:
The Holy Cave of Shri Amarnath is only 6 kms from Panchtarni.
As there is no place to stay hence the pilgrims start in the early hours
of the morning after their stay at Pachtarni. The pilgrims have to carry
their eatables for the day. On the way to The Holy Cave one come across
the Sangam of Amravati and Panchtarni. Some pilgrims take bath
here to become pious. Near the cave is found white soil known as Bhasam.
It is the most beloved soil of Shiv ji . The pilgrims apply this Holy soil
to their body and then go for Shivlingam Darshan. There are two smaller
Shivlings one of Maa Parvati and other of Shri Ganesh. It may be noted
that after having early Darshan of the Shivlinga at Holy Cave one can return
to Panchtarni
well in time the same
day . Some pilgrims camp at Panchtarni while others continue their journey
and reach back Sheshnag by the same evening. |
Jammu - Baltal
- Holy cave (414km)
Jammu
- Baltal (400km). -
The
distance between Jammu and Baltal can be covered by Taxis / Buses available
at Tourist Reception Centre,
J &
K / bus stand or one can come to Srinagar by air and then reach Baltal
by road. The road route followed is :
Jammu
- Udhampur - Kud - Patnitop - Ramban -
Banihal
- KaziGund -Anantnag - Srinagar - Sonamarg - Baltal.
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Baltal to Holy
Cave
From Baltal Holy Cave
is just 14 Kms
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journey from Jammu to Baltal which is about 400 kms. is full of beautiful
Sites and one can experience of being in Heaven , a Paradise on earth.
Passing through beautiful valleys, steeped mountains, one is sure of forgetting
, oneself as a person ,for a while . A thrill, which is obviously there
in every pilgrim gets enhanced while passing through this way owing to
the Darshan of Holy Cave. In nutshell, a journey which can go down to your
memory throughout the lifetime. |
| This distance
can be covered by foot / Ponies. However,
Dandies are also available for handicapped and old aged pilgrims.
The width of the Kacha road is bit narrow as compared to the Chandanwari
- Holy Cave route, moreover , there are some steep rises & falls on
the way , as compared to the Chandanwari route, but pilgrims can
return back to base camp Baltal through this route only in one day. |
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How
to Reach
One can reach the first part of journey through ;
Air:
The nearest aerodrome is Srinagar. Srinagar is a beautiful valley having
world famous sights to see, such as Dal Lake, Nagina Lake, Shankaracharya
Temple, Mughal Gardens and what not. It is the most sought after tourist
place. It is also known as Paradise on earth. Srinagar is summer capital
of Jammu & Kashmir. There are daily flights to Srinagar from Delhi
and Jammu. On some week days flights also pickup passengers from Chandigarh
and Amritsar .
Rail:
Jammu is the nearest Railway Station . Jammu is winter Capital of Jammu
& Kashmir. Jammu is a beautiful city and is also known as "CITY OF
TEMPLES". One may visit old temples such as Raghunath Temple , Mahadev
Mandir and other temples. It is well connected with all stations of India.The
various trains coming to Jammu are listed here below.
Road
:
Jammu and Srinagar are also connected through road. Buses and Taxies are
also available for this part of the journey.These can be hired on daily
as well as full tour basis.
To
reach Jammu from different parts of country :
Bus
Services :Govt. Bus Services are available from Delhi, Punjab, Haryana,
Himachal to Jammu.
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FOR REGISTRATION FOR AMARNATH YATRA
Trek
to Amarnathji Cave
"For
those who journey with faith, it is a rewarding experience, this simple
visitation to a cave-shrine, the home of the Himalayan mendicant who is
both destroyer and healer, the greatest of the Hindu God"
The trek
from Pahalgam to Amarnathji cave is on an ancient peregrine route. The
45 - km distance is covered in four days, with night halts at Chandanwari,
Sheshnag (Wawjan) and Panchtarni. The distance from Pahalgam to Chandanwari
(16 km) is now covered by motor transport. The pilgrims camp here or at
Pahalgam on the first night out
The first
day's trek of 13 km from Chandanwari is through spectacular, primeval countryside.
The main centre of attraction on this trek is Sheshnag, a mountain lake
which derives its name from its seven peaks, resembling the heads of a
mythical snake. The journey to Sheshnag follows steep inclines up the right
bank of a cascading stream and wild scenery untouched by civilisation.
The second night's camp at Wawjan overlooks the deep blue water of Sheshnag
lake, and glaciers beyond it. The lake is also associated with legends
of love and revenge, and at the camp these are recounted by campfires,
to the stillness of a pine-scented, Himalayan night.
The second
day's 12 km trek steadily gains height, winding up across Mahagunas Pass
at 4,600 m and then descending to the meadow - lands of Panchtarni, the
last camp enroute to the holy cave.
From
Panchtarni to Amarnathji is only 6 km, but an early morning's start is
recommended for there is a long queue awaiting entrance to the cave. The
same day, following darshan, devotees can return to Panchtarni in time
for lunch, and continue to Wawjan to spend the fourth night out; or continue
further to Zojibal, returning to Pahalgam on the 4th day.
Entrance
to the cave is regulated, and darshan a hasty affair for there are many
others waiting outside to pay homage before the awesome Shivalingam.
The devotees sing bhajans, chant incantations, and priests perform aarti
and puja, invoking the blessing of Shiva, the divine, the pure, the absolute.
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