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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.
Amarnath
Yatra 2012...
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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. |
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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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