Amarnath Tour Packages

Amarnath Yatra Tour Packages

Amarnath remains one of the most popular pilgrimages in India. It is the abode of Lord Shiva, one of the most worshipped Hindu deities. The cave is located at a height of 3,888 m (12,756 ft) which makes it extremely difficult to access. This is the holiest shrine of Hindus where millions of pilgrims visit every year. For most of the months, this cave remains blanketed with snow. Only in summer months, the snow melts and devotees can come here to worship Lord Shiva. Here an enshrined image of 40 m (130 ft) high ice called the Shivaling is worshiped. This Shivaling waxes during May to August when snow melts in the Himalayas.
Get Tour Quotes

Amarnath Yatra

Journey to reach Amarnath cave is known as 'Amarnath Yatra'. Travelers take this journey up to a height of 12,756 feet (3,888 m) in the Himalayas during July-August. It starts with a difficult 43 kilometers (27 mi) mountainous trek. The devotees start Amarnath Yatra from Srinagar or Pahalgam. The whole journey takes five days with halts at Sheshnag Lake and Panchtarni camps.

The shorter route to the reach the shrine is 16 km long that starts from Baltal and crosses Domel, Barari, and Sangam to reach the cave. Other route is along the Amarnath valley showing spectacular views of river Amaravati (a tributary of Chenab). Many private operators also provide helicopter services from base camp to Panjtarni (6 km from the cave).

Facilities

On the way to the cave, numerous non-profit organizations have arranged food supply and resting tents for the devotees partaking in the yatra. These facilities are free of cost. As you reach close to the shrine, you will see hundreds of tents which can be hired for a night's stay.
Get Tour Quotes

Health Advisory

Pilgrims/travelers planning to avail helicopter services for Amarnath Yatra need to provide a Compulsory Health Certificate (CHC), duly issued by authorized doctors/institutions. Children below 13 years of age, adults above 75 years of age and women more than 6 weeks pregnant are not allowed to take the journey.