Amarnath Yatra - A Must Visit in a Lifetime - By: TechSneha

The Amarnath temple is visited by devotees every year on account of the Amarnath Yatra from July to the end of August.

Amarnath Yatra – A History of the Shrine

It is said that Lord Shiva wanted to tell the story of living forever only to Parvati. He chose the Amarnath caves for this purpose. He failed to notice the eggs out of which two pigeons heard this story and they became immortal. As per mythology, it is said that these pigeons can still be found in Amarnath.

Located about 145 kilometres from Srinagar, Amarnath is noted for the natural ice linga formation. The ice droplets fall from the roof of the caves form a natural ‘linga’ of ice.

You can look for Amarnath travels and packages for more information on the Yatra. It is crucial that you undergo a complete medical check-up before undertaking this Yatra.

Amarnath Packages – How to Get to Amarnath

You can choose a helicopter service, walk or ride on a horseback in order to get to Amarnath. Amarnath travels agency also arranges for helicopter services.

Amarnath Yatra - Religious Significance

The ice Shiva linga is of great religious significance. It is believed that the linga expands in size during the waxing moon and becomes smaller as it wanes. Devotees believe that Lord Shiva is present here on the first day of the Shravan month. The Amarnath Yatra begins from Pahalgam.Devotees trek all the way to the cave and worship the linga.

Amarnath packages

It is recommended that you check for Amarnath packages well in advance to get a fair idea of the rates, hotels and resorts available in and around Amarnath.

Badgam is the closest airport to Amarnath and Jammu is the closest train station. If you wish to travel to some places of interest in and around Amarnath, you can opt for an Amarnath package. Amarnath packages include lodging, boarding and sightseeing at places like such as Pahalgam, Chandanwadi, Sheshnag and Panchtarni.

Pahalgam boasts of rich forests of Chandanwadi, Hajan and Baisaran. Chandanwadi is located at a height of about 2895 metres and is covered completely in snow. Sheshnag, another attraction in Amarnath is 3352 metres high and boasts of captivating scenery of mountain streams, valleys, hills and pine forests.

You will come across affordable Amarnath packages online, provided you make advance bookings. The Amarnath Yatra by helicopter is generally a three night four days package.

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