AMARNATH
The Waxing and Waning Sivalinga of Amarnath

CONVEYANCE

Railways            :    Jammu Tawi - The Junction connects major cities and town by Express and Passenger trains.

Roadways        :    Srinagar is the base for Padayatra - the holy trek by H .H. Sankaracharya to the cave. Normally tourists and pilgrims start from Pahalgam, reaching it by buses and taxis.

Airways        :    Srinagar is the Airport connected by Indian Air lines flights from Delhi, Chandigar etc.

Trekking    :    From Pahalgam to cave - 46 km - 5 days yatra - up and down.

Ponies, labourers, and dandis are available at Pahalgam - rations are supplied at halting places Tarpalin sheets - tents can be hired.

Essentials    : Woolen outfit, gumboots, raincoats, walking sticks, thermos flask, tents, tinned food - a MUST. Week's supply of provisions and commodities eases the journey. On the way at several places ration shops, tea bunks and restaurants provide snacks food at fixed rates.

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