Amarnath Yatra Package

Amarnath Yatra 2024: The Ultimate Spiritual Journey

Amarnathji is one of the holiest and most challenging pilgrimages for devotees. Being a sacred spot connected to both Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, the place attracts pilgrims from all over the country. You can book an Amarnath Yatra package with a reliable tour operator for a hassle-free trip. The difficult terrain adds to the exclusivity of the Amarnath Yatra package. Make your Amarnath package more fruitful by including nearby tourist destinations and pilgrimages.

This ancient temple is over 5000 years old with numerous legends and facts connected to it. The idol within the cave temple is a conical mound of pure white ice that grows by the freezing of the dripping water from the opening on its top. The Shivalingam is believed to wax and wane as per the lunar calendar. Two other similar ice mounds represent Goddess Parvati and Lord Ganesh. A golden trident (Trishul) in the front completes the image of the supreme lord.

According to legends, Lord Shiva narrated the secret of his immortality to Goddess Parvati inside this cave. All creatures – snakes, the moon, Nandi (Lord Shiva’s bull) and even Lord Ganesh were left behind. Only a pair of unborn doves/pigeons heard this and became immortal too. It is said that sage Bhrigu was the first to get a darshan of the sacred Shivalingam here. Swami Vivekananda had also visited this temple. Find out more interesting things during your Amarnath Yatra package.

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Amarnath Yatra Guildelines

Transport

Check with your tour operator if the Amarnath tour package takes the Pahalgam route or the Baltal route. Pahalgam and Baltal are the two bases from where you can trek with the Amarnath tour package. You can reach both the bases by road. The trek from Pahalgam is longer than from Baltal. But the Baltal trek is more difficult. If you are travelling with kids or elderly family members, opt for Pahalgam. The nearest railway station from Amarnath is at Jammu, about 178 km away. If you want, you can reach Jammu by train and then take a cab to either of the bases. If you want to avail airways in your Amarnath Yatra package, Srinagar is the nearest airport. Going to Pahalgam from here and then embarking on the trek to your destination is the best option. You can also avail helicopter rides with an Amarnath tour package.

Timings

The morning ‘aarti’ is performed from 6:00 AM to 6:30 AM and the evening ‘aarti’ is done between 5:00 PM and 5:30 PM. The timings for visits and ‘darshan’ are often fixed based on safety conditions. On an average, you can go to Amarnath cave temple for darshan from 4:00 AM to 11:00PM. Enquire about the darshan timings while booking your Amarnath Yatra package.

Best Time to Visit

Your Amarnath Yatra package will feature dates as specified by the organisation of SASB (Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board). The ideal time for the Amarnath tour package is July-August which is the month of Shravan as per the Hindu calendar. This is the time the height of the Shivalingam is highest. The Yatra starts on the auspicious day of ‘Skandashashti’ with ‘Pratham Pujan’ and ends on ‘Raksha Bandhan’. The temperature during this time ranges between 0-7 degrees.

Dress Code

There is no strict dress code. The SASB insists that the devotees wear clean and conservative clothes. In case of any doubt, consider wearing body-covering attire for protection from the intense cold. You may want to do specific shopping after booking the Amarnath Yatra package. SASB has also advised women devotees against wearing a saree. Since Amarnath Yatra involves a lot of trekking, a saree is not suitable attire and ‘salwar-kameez’ or ‘kurta-pants’ are more favoured. Also, all devotees are supposed to wear woollens and cover their heads and feet. Most importantly, you must avoid hypothermia throughout the trip under your Amarnath Yatra package.

Things to Keep in Mind While you are in Amarnath

Whether you book the Amarnath Yatra package from Hyderabad or from Kolkata, you have a limited time of about 43 days to enjoy your trip. Respect nature and the local people throughout your journey. Stay with your group in the Amarnath Yatra package. If you are booking the Amarnath Yatra package from Mumbai, Ahmedabad or Chennai, you may need to acclimatise yourself to the cold climate before starting the trek. The registration fee per person is INR 150. You can register up to 5 visitors against one debit/credit card but make sure to produce the same card during the issuance of the boarding pass. All visitors must acquire a health clearance. Children below 13 years, elderly above 75 years and pregnant ladies (more than 6 weeks of pregnancy) are not allowed.

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Places to Visit

Srinagar

This is a definite stop-over for tourists visiting from the mainland. If you are booking your Amarnath Yatra package from Delhi or Chennai, do utilise this trip to explore ‘the paradise on earth’. With a Amarnath Yatra package you can also get a chance to float on the beautiful Dal Lake and Nageen Lake, witness the profusion of colours in the Shalimar Garden, Nighat Bagh and Tulip Garden, and awe at Hazratbal Mosque and Hari Parbat Fort.

Pahalgam

Pahalgam, the base camp for the Amarnath Yatra package, is a picturesque tourist destination. The spellbinding locations of Aru Valley, Betaab Valley, Chandanwadi and Sheshnag Lake are breathtakingly beautiful. Besides the Amarnath Yatra, plan a few extra days for Pahalgam tourism. Check with your tour operator to customise your Amarnath Yatra package and arrange the Pahalgam stay.

Jammu

Extend your Amarnath Yatra package to visit the temples of Jammu in your pilgrimage. Shree Ranbireshwar Temple, Raghunath Temple and Bahu Fort Temple are worth visiting. Appreciate the exquisite carvings and designs of the historical monuments and buildings.

Food & More

Free food is provided for the devotees on the Amarnath Yatra route. Tea stalls, cafeterias and restaurants at strategic places help satiate and refresh the visitors. You can also carry canned and packaged food and dry fruits for the trek. Pahalgam has great food and good restaurants. Sample the region’s famous fare while on your trip with Amarnath Yatra package.

Langar (free) food – SASB arranges for free food for the devotees. Rules and the menu are strictly adhered to. Oily, fried and junk food are forbidden. Shops selling these will face serious consequences. The food available in stalls or in ‘langar’ includes various types of flatbreads (roti, tandoori roti, kulcha, naan and makki ki roti), bread (as a vegetable sandwich or with jam), rice, khichdi, idli, ‘uttapam’(rice pancake) etc. are provided. Low-fat milk, curd, fruit juices, tea, coffee and vegetable soups are the drinks available. For dessert, you can have porridge – rice, sago or broken wheat. All these foods will be available for you on your trip with Amarnath Yatra package.

Rajma-chawal – Rajma is red kidney beans. This curry is served with plain boiled rice. Since different varieties of kidney beans are grown in Jammu, Kashmir and Punjab, you must try them to appreciate the difference. You may even try chhole (chickpeas) with rice. Make sure to try this popular dish while on Amarnath Yatra package.

Trout – If you are a fish-lover, try freshly caught trout from the Lidder river. You can have them grilled, roasted, baked, fried or cooked in a curry. Nowhere in India would you find this treat. This is an unmissable experience for seafood connoisseurs on Amarnath Yatra package.

Roganjosh and Yakhni – Two all-time favourites of Kashmiri cuisine, Roganjosh and Yakhni can be relished with rice. For vegetarians, there is ‘Nadru Yakhni’ (made of lotus stems) which is a delicacy. Since you are availing Amarnath Yatra package, grab the opportunity to try these unique food items of the valley.

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What to Buy at Amarnath

Enquire with the operator of your Amarnath Yatra package to know how to buy the SASB souvenirs from their counter. You can buy 5 gm and 10 gm silver coins and packed ‘prasad’ (blessed temple food). You can buy souvenirs from the base camps of Baltal and Pahalgam. Woollens sold here are of top quality and you can find handmade shawls and the unique Kashmiri attire of ‘Phiran’ too. Dry fruits are another item that you can buy in bulk. You will find the famous Kashmir almonds, dried plums, peaches and even dried apples. You can look for wooden artefacts and other knick-knacks while travelling back from your Amarnath Yatra package.