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Amarnath Cave is situated in Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir, about 140km from Srinagar. It is very sacred for Hindus and hence is visited by a large number of devotees annually. The cave is said to be an adobe of Lord Shiva, who is immortal or ‘Amar’. It is therefore the cave is named as Amarnath Cave. Every year in Shravan month, a giant ice stagnate resembling Shiva lingam emerges here, which is the major draw for pilgrims. However, there are several other places too which are worth visiting during the Yatra. Here are a few them that you shouldn’t give a miss to while being on Amarnath Yatra tour. Pahalagam: Situated on the bank of Lidder River, Pahalgam is surrounded by lofty Himalayan peaks and lush green vegetations. This place is referred as bailgam in ancient Hindu scripts, as it is where lord Shiva left his bull while heading to the Amarnath cave. This place is very beautiful, where serenity & solace is omnipresent. Martand Surya Mandir: this temple is about 31km from Pahalgam and is highly coveted for Hindu pilgrims. It was constructed by the noted Kashmir rulers ‘Lalitaditya’ in the eighth century and is an important stop for the Chhadi Mubarak Yatra. The surrounding beauty of Himalayan peaks will also leave you stunned. Chandanwari: According to Hindu myths, it is where Lord Shiva left his crescent moon en route to the cave. Today, Chandanwari is the place where the Yatra-on-foot starts from. The poetic beauty of nature, lovely atmosphere and appealing religious fervor give visitors a mesmeric experience at this place. Sheshnag: perhaps the most captivating locale en route to Amarnath Cave is Sheshnag. It is the major hault on the journey where pandas are available for Yatri for night stay. There is a mountain with 7 peaks resembles the mythical snake of Lord Shiva. And it is therefore the place is named as ‘Shashnag’. The crystal clear lake at Sheshnag is coveted both for its natural grace and spiritual significance. Holy Cave: this large natural cave is situated at the jaw-dropping altitude of 13,000 feet and is the major attraction for devotees on Amarnath Yatra. A giant Shiva lingam appears in the cave year in Shravan month, which is believed to keep increasing and decreasing according to the size of moon. All the pilgrims take darshan of the lingam in the cave, which is said to be donor of salvation. There is another small cave nearby where white mud is released, which is considered as bhabhoot of Shiva. Apart from that, the pilgrims can plan a visit to Srinagar and Gulmarg during the Yatra tour.For any devotees heading to the cave, it is mandatory to get registered with Jammu & Kashmir Tourism department. The facility is available at authorized offices of the association in Delhi, Srinagar, Mumbai and several other important cities in India. Hungry Bags is a leading travel agency that offers customized deals for amarnath yatra tour. A variety of complete amarnath yatra tour package are also available at company’s website.
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