Delhi to Amarnath Yatra
Delhi Amarnath Yatra planning is made with advance preparation to enable a trouble-free religious pilgrimage. The sacred Hindu journey to Amarnath cave shrine in Jammu & Kashmir occurs between the months of June and August during the sacred Shravan month.
Before starting the yatra, pilgrims have to register online or at specific banks, submitting ID proof, a health certificate, and photographs. Registration is available for people aged 13–75 years, with the exception of pregnant women after six weeks.
Various travelling options are accessible from Delhi. Pilgrims can take flight to Srinagar, after which they need to go to the base camps at Baltal or Pahalgam via road. An alternative is also to take train to Jammu and then move by road. For convenience and group travel, it is also a common trend to hire a Tempo Traveller from Delhi. Helicopter rides are available from Neelgrath and Pahalgam, which will cut down a major part of the trekking to the cave.
Two major trekking trails are there: the Pahalgam route (39 km), scenic but longer, and the Baltal route (14 km), shorter and steeper, suitable for experienced and healthy trekkers.
During Delhi to Amarnath Yatra there are en route tent and lodge facilities and booking in advance is recommended. Medical facilities and safety measures are taken by the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board at major points.
Essentially the Amarnath Yatra from Delhi is not just a test of stamina but a religious odyssey. With proper planning and a suitable travel option pilgrims can embark on this sacred journey with faith and confidence.
