Amarnath Yatra in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir

Head towards one of the most revered shrines in the Himalayas

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About Amarnath Yatra in Pahalgam

Nestled at a height of about 12,756 feet, the most famous and revered shrine of Amarnath is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Every year, lakhs of devotees embark on Amarnath Yatra in Pahalgam during Shravani Mela, i.e. Shravan month as per the Hindu calendar. And, it is the only time when the sacred cave of Amarnath is accessible. Located at a distance of about 141 km from the capital of Jammu and Kashmir- Srinagar, the Amarnath Cave can be reached through the hill station of Pahalgam without any hassle.

History of Amarnath

It is believed that when Goddess Parvati asked Lord Shiva about his immortality and the reason behind wearing garland of heads, then Lord Shiva revealed his secret to immortality and the secret of his creation of Universe in a cave, which was difficult to be reached by common people. As a pair of doves heard this conversation, they became Amar. Hence, lakhs of people embark on Amarnath Dham Yatra during Shravan month to seek blessings of Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, and Lord Ganesh to receive the boon of immortality.

Highlights of Amarnath

The major highlight of Amarnath Cave is the ice stalagmite of Shiva Linga form, which grows in size during every season of Shravan, and then gradually wanes after that. It is accompanied by two other ice lingams, which are referred to as Parvati and Ganesh.

As per the religious beliefs, it is also said that the ice lingam grows and shrinks in accordance with the phase of the moon, and thus it reaches its maximum height during the summer festival.

The Amarnath Temple Yatra starts from Skanda Shashti as per Hindu calendar, and it lasts till the purnima of Shravan month, which also marks the festival of Raksha Bandhan. However, the actual journey of devotees starts when they reach the base camp.

Two Routes to Amarnath Yatra

There are ways to reach Amarnath temple in Pahalgam, one is taking Pahalgam Yatra Track and Baltal Yatra Track. 

Pahalgam Route: Going from Pahalgam is the most famous route and taken by the majority of people. Though the route is longer and the trek takes around 3 to 5 days. The Amarnath Yatra route from Pahalgam is wider than other routes. The entire route is crowded by ponies. For safety reasons, this route is most preferred. 

Srinagar Route: This route is shorter than compared to Pahalgam Route. The route goes through Baltal, Domial, Barari, and Sangam. With this route, one can cover the distance within 1-2 days. On this route ponies are not allowed, one needs to walk and cover the distance. This route has a steep trek and is not very safe. Owing to safety reasons, many people don’t prefer the Srinagar route.  

Amarnath Yatra In Helicopter

Amarnath Temple in Pahalgam can be reached via a helicopter as well. The starting point to board the helicopter is a Baltal helipad and Pahalgam helipad. Against one debit/credit card, a maximum of 5 bookings can be done. For safety reasons, it is recommended kids below 13 years, elders above 75, and more than 6 weeks pregnant females should not undertake the pilgrimage. 

Journey to The Cave From the Drop-off

If one is opting for a helicopter ride, they will be dropped at Panjtarni. The drop point is around 6 kilometers away from the Amarnath Caves. One can hire Palki or opt for pony rides to reach the place.

Necessary Requirements 

People who are going to Amarnath Yatra in Pahalgam via a helicopter must furnish CHC (Compulsory Health Certificate).

Carry eatables like dry fruits, chocolates, and cheese cubes to get proper calories. 

Carry woolen clothes, raincoats, gloves, and an umbrella.

Pack waterproof shoes, torch, and stick.

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Vinay's 4 days trip to Pahalgam

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After arriving at Srinagar she told (upon checking multiple times) that the driver will handle everything. Our visit to Teetwal was not at all certain even on the day of our visit. The driver just took us to DC office which was closed because of weekend! Upon telling this she asked us to go to Kralpora police station and told driver is all aware and he will handle it. When we reached Kralpora police station the driver happily left me handle all of this and sat with his mobile phone. What a joke! I had to use my own contacts and eventually got the permit. Wasted over 1 hour due to this mishap. 2. Due to space constraint we upgraded to TT from Crysta from Day 2 and that was the mistake. The vehicle was not in condition (driver clearly mentioned this when he took the TT for getting minor maintenance done. Greasing was done and told this vehicle was idle for a long time). Really ? You took additional Rs. 8500 for this junk vehicle with which we need to travel 160+ kms one way in rough terrain?! As expected, the vehicle broke down after couple of hours and we lost almost 1 and a half hour. We ended up reaching Teetwal late, ruining our plans. 3. There was an unwanted de-tour while returning from Kupwara and instead of taking a straight route, the driver took some interior route, touched Baramulla and arrived at Srinagar. This not only delayed our arrival by 1 hour 30 mins, but also put us in a tense situation. This was completely uncalled for citing there is some religious procession when the road was shit empty. You cannot make your guest have an uncertain time. 4. The driver showed a very casual attitude throughout the trip and never paid attention to our request. AC wasnt turned on when the weather was damn hot in Srinagar (despite agreeing to pay the charges). To Breezy travels- your driver had a dedicated fan on top of him and he made us sit in hot weather. Yeah, you say no one in Kashmir use AC. But we do!. Furthermore, we ended up missing visiting few places due to his careless and lethargic behaviour. We made a mistake by being very nice to him, taking care of his stay in Teetwal and food during entire trip since he was diabetic. We get this for the care we showed. Driver should be treated as a driver!. 5. There was no clear communication on Shikara ride and when we went to the Ghat, we did not get what the lady told. Since we just wanted to be done with it, we completed the ride which was completely waste of time as they make us visit their shop for purchase even on dal lake!. Let the people enjoy their vacation! 6. While dropping us back to the airport the driver asked for AC charges and i outright rejected and Breezy travels were immediately involved. To my surprise, their statement was 'You have to pay AC even if it's used for sometime'. Madam, as communicated on call, I pay for what I get. If i ask the driver to turn on the AC, he should. If I ask him to turn it off, he should. Only then I am obligated for payment. Its not like the driver switches on and off as he please and ask me to pay for all days. It was very evident that the AC was not working properly, the temperature was not set lower than 26 degrees and we traveller's were taken for granted! The driver still took 1200 in the form of tips and AC charges. We just wanted to be done with him and paid and left. Few pros- 1. Hotel Kareem residency stay was good only for 3rd night stay since I spoke to the hotelier and got my rooms changed. Requested change of hotel to travel agent on 1st day and no outcome so took this on my own hands and spoke to hotel for change of rooms for my return stay. 2. Food in Kareem residency was very good. I understand they are running on 50% offer so all the travel agents have flocked this hotel and that is good for traveller's. 3. Driver and car given for 1st day was so good. We missed the driver (Mr. Riyaz) on remaining days and will directly get in touch with him when I visit next time. A note to travel agent. 1. Please ensure you speak to travellers during the trip. Booking the hotel and cab is not the end of your duty. 2. Even to this date; 15th July 2025 travel agent has not made any efforts to seek a feedback on the trip. I wanted for a week and then submitting this to travel triangle to seek a fair audit on service standards. 3. You are obligated to take all payments through travel triangle. Please dont insist for direct payment citing avoidance of convenience fee as travellers know what they incur.

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Vaibhav's 6 days trip to Pahalgam

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Vineet's 4 days trip to Pahalgam

Petals of chinar.. a hotel in srinagar and our package, They delivered the water bottles after three hours. If we order non-vegetarian food, that's what we should get, but in many places we get vegetarian food. Plz tell the agency to be serious about basic services. Hotel of sonamarg its best,also pahalgam. communication by the travel agency is good. Affordable tour package.

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FAQ's of Pahalgam

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The longer trek to Amarnath Cave that goes through Pahalgam is about 36 to 48 km in distance. And, it takes about 3 to 5 days to cover the whole distance.

You can make a maximum of 5 bookings while using a single debit/credit card for helipad in order to reach Amarnath Cave from Pahalgam or Baltal. And, you cannot use the same card for booking for the consequent 3 weeks post that.

Yes, cameras are allowed in Amarnath Yatra.

Amarnath caves are around 6 kilometers away from the helipad.

 

One needs to register for the Amarnath Yatra and the application forms are available online by SASB. These forms also can be obtained from the designated Bank Branch. 

Things to carry for Amarnath Yatra are: 

 

  • Carry eatables like dry fruits, chocolates, and cheese cubes to get proper calories. 

  • Carry woolen clothes, raincoats, gloves, and an umbrella.

  • Pack waterproof shoes, torch, and stick.

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