Amarnath is located in Jammu and Kashmir and is popular Hindu pilgrimage site. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Amarnath is located on Mount Amarnath. According to Hindu mythology it is believed that this is where Lord Shiva explained the secret of life and eternity to his wife Parvati. Inside the main Amarnath Cave sits a giant ice stalagmite that is supposed to resemble the Shiva Ling and every year thousands of pilgrims make this difficult trek up into the mountains to show their devotion to Lord Shiva. The ice Shiva Ling forms between the months of May to August and then gradually melts away. The other ice formations in this cave represent Shiv and Parvati's son Ganesh.
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The dates for the Amarnath Yatra this year are from June 25th to August 2nd 2012 and online registration will start from 7th May, 2012. Registration can be done online through the Amarnath Yatra official website
http://www.amarnathyatra.org/
Air: The closest airport to Amarnath is Srinagar, located at a distance of 78 km from Amarnath. Srinagar is connected to major cities in India by airlines such as Air India, Indian Airlines, IndiGo, Jet Airways, Jet Lite, Kingfisher Airlines, and Spice Jet. Pawan Hans and Himalayan Heli Helicopters also fly to Amarnath and can be booked through their official websites
http://www.pawanhans.co.in
Rail: The nearest airport to Amarnath is Jammu, located at a distance of 192 km from the Amarnath Caves. Major trains connecting Amarnath to other parts of the country are:
Many government and non-government, charitable organizations provide tent accommodation and community kitchen (Langar) facilities to pilgrims at a very nominal price or at times even free of cost.
Last Updated on : 5 March 2013
http://www.amarnathyatra.org/
How to Reach Amarnath
http://www.pawanhans.co.in
Rail: The nearest airport to Amarnath is Jammu, located at a distance of 192 km from the Amarnath Caves. Major trains connecting Amarnath to other parts of the country are:
- Delhi: Jammu Rajdhani
- Chennai: Andaman Express
- Howrah: Himgiri Express
- Ahmedabad: Sarvodaya Express
- Jamnagar: Jam Jat Express
- Pune: Jhelum Express
Accommodation in Amarnath
Many government and non-government, charitable organizations provide tent accommodation and community kitchen (Langar) facilities to pilgrims at a very nominal price or at times even free of cost.
Last Updated on : 5 March 2013
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