Feel Blessed after the Amarnath Temple Yatra
The other important pilgrimage undertaken in India besides the Chardham Yatra, is the Amarnath Yatra to the holy cave in Jammu which houses the ice Shivalingam.
Millions of pilgrims flock each year during the holy month of Shravan (July-August) to Amarnath for a glimpse of the image of the deity Shiva.
There are two routes to reach the cave-the Jammu Pahalgam route and the Jammu Baltal route.
The trip to the cave is mesmerizing thanks to the beautiful countryside of Jammu and the spectacle that nature puts on.
Best time for the Amarnath Temple Yatra
July-August
Mode of Travel to Amarnath Temple
Tourist traveling by air shall have to reach Jammu from the Srinagar airport.
Trains from almost all parts of India halt at Jammu.
Bus services from Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh are available to Jammu.
Map to the Amarnath Temple
Picture Video of Breath-taking views of Amarnath Temple
Accommodation for the Amarnath Yatra
Accommodation consists of local lodges and government accommodation in Pahalgam where the Yatra usually begins.
8 Sep, 2008