Amarnath Yatra is a significant Hindu pilgrimage to the cave of Amarnath in Jammu and Kashmir. It is believed that Lord Shiva explained about his immortality and narrated an Amar Katha to Mata Parvati. This is one of the famous pilgrimage sites in India. Every year thousands of devotees come here. It is an annual pilgrimage tour that is held in the Shravana months (July-August). This year, Amarnath Yatra is going to be held from 3rd July to 09th August 2025. Undertaking this journey shows devotion towards Lord Shiva.
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Amarnath Yatra is one of the famous pilgrimage tours in India organized by the government of Jammu Kashmir. It is one of the holiest shrines for Hindus located at a height of 12,756 feet (3888 meters) from the sea level. This pilgrimage site is known to be around 5000 years old. The height of the cave itself is 130 feet (40 meters). A Shiva Lingam made with ice rests inside the cave. Devotees come here for Shiva lingam darshan.
Amarnath Gufa (cave) is one of the significant pilgrimage sites of Lord Shiva. This is also one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. The Mahamaya Shakti Peethas are located inside the Amarnath Cave. Hence, it is one of the holiest Hinduism shrines in India, where the devotees must visit once in their lifetime. The ice shiva lingam here is a natural stalagmite formation. Apart from this, the two other modest stalagmite formations are considered Mata Parvati and Ganesha.
People undertake a trekking journey to reach Amarnath Cave. There are two routes to reach Amarnath. However, one should be mentally and physically fit to undertake this journey. Here are the two routes to Amarnath:
Yatra from Baltal
It is the shortest route to reach the cave. This route starts from Baltal, which is 14km away from the cave. However, you are allowed only to walk on this route as ponies are not allowed. You can hire dandies (a person who carry pilgrims on their back) to reach the cave. Since the trek is 14 km long, this can take 1-2 days to complete the trek. Hence, people who are healthy and fit are advised to do this trek. During the trek, you will see the scenic beauty.
Yatra from Pahalgam
Although it is 47 km long, the Pahalgam route is the most preferable route to reach the Amarnath Cave. The journey starts from Chandanwari, which is 16 km away from Pahalgam located at 9500 feet. Then from there the Pissu top is around 3 km located at 11,000 ft. Then you will reach Sheshnag- 9 km from Pissu top, located at 11,730 feet, followed by Panjtarni-12 km ahead. The trek takes 43-4 days to complete. For devotees who cannot trek, Helicopter services are available for them on the route. However, one needs to pre-book the service.
No matter what route you are taking, every pilgrim needs to submit the Amarnath Yatra permit. Let’s see how you can get the permit for Amarnath Yatra 2025.
Like every year, Amarnath Yatra is going to be held in 2025 in July and August. To undertake this journey, devotees must complete the registration form. The pilgrims must complete all the legal formalities and submit the form and health certificate. The pilgrimage registration is a mandatory document to undertake this journey. This can be obtained online or offline. The process is simple:
For online registration, visit the official website of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board. For offline registration, go to any of the branch banks: J&K Bank, Yes Bank, State Bank of India, or Punjab National Bank.
Amarnath Yatra is not like a few other pilgrimage tours in India. You will have to be eligible to undertake this journey. So, before planning your Amarnath Yatra ensure you meet the following criteria:
Once done with all the legal formalities, you can embark on this spiritual journey. The Amarnath Yatra is an opportunity for Hindu Pilgrims to connect with the almighty and experience the natural Himalayan beauty. This journey is a test of physical and mental endurance as well as a journey to self-discovery.
