Amarnath Yatra Tour Packages

About Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra

Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra is an annual pilgrimage in India, undertaken by Hindu devotees. Located in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Amarnath Cave is situated at an altitude of 3,888 metres above sea level. It is one of the most significant Hindu pilgrimages in India for devotees of Lord Shiva. The cave houses a naturally ice-formed Shivalinga, which resembles Lord Shiva. Devotees from all over India embark on this pilgrimage every year. It is one of the most challenging treks. According to Hindu mythology, it is the same cave where Lord Shiva revealed the secrets of life and immortality to Goddess Parvati. During the time, two pigeons also heard the story and became immortal. Today, it is considered to be fortunate if you see the pigeon couple in the sanctum. 

When to Visit Amarnath

Amarnath Yatra is an annual pilgrimage, which remains open only for a specific period from Late June to Late August. The rest of the year, the place remains closed due to heavy snowfall. Hence, you can embark on this spiritual journey from June to August when the cave opens.

How to Reach

Every year, hundreds of devotees plan their Amarnath Yatra to seek the blessings of Amarnath Ji, a manifestation of Lord Shiva, also known as Baba Barfani. There are two main routes that devotees can take to embark on this sacred journey from Jammu to Pahalgam or from Jammu to Baltal. Let’s see how you can reach the Amarnath Cave.

• By Flight: The nearest airport to Amarnath Cave is Srinagar. You get flights from all the major cities in India to Srinagar. Amarnath Yatra by Helicopter begins from Srinagar and ends at Panchtarni, 2 km from the cave.
• By Road: Reach Jammu by taking a bus from Delhi or nearby areas. Then reach Srinagar and finally reach Pahalgam or Baltal. Although the Baltal is the shortest trekking route to the Amarnath Cave, the Pahalgam route is best for families and elderly people. The trek can take 1-2 days from Baltal to Amarnath and 3-4 days from Phalgam to Amarnath.
• By Train: The nearest railway station to Amarnath is the Jammu Tawi Railway Station. After reaching the station, take a taxi to Baltal. From there, begin your trek of 15 km and reach Amarnath in 1-2 days. You can even start your trek from Pahalgam, which is approximately. 34-35 km from Amarnath. It is an easy route, but time-consuming.