Images of Amarnath Yatra !!

LOCATION IN JAMMU & KASHMIR :- Pahalgam, Anantnag

AMARNATH CAVE :-

AMARNATH YATRA CAMP :-

AMARNATH PILGRIMS en route TO HOLY SHRINE :-

PILGRIMS RIDING on PONNIES ON WAY TO AMARNATH YATRA :-

TENTS are AVAILABLE to HIRE for a SMALL FEE near BASE of IMPOSING AMARNATH caves as visible in background :-

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Amarnath Yatra is one of the most popular pilgrimages of Hindus undertaken by people of all age groups. Earlier, the Yatra was physically exhausting with rest available only at designated spots, but now the the options of Amarnath Yatra with Helicopter, it is much easier to visit this Holy place. These are some of the things you might need to know about the Amarnath Yatra 2013 packages.

Undertaken by lakhs of devotees each year mostly during the months of July and August, the tour coincides with the Shravani Mela festival. This is a holy month for the Hindus. Tourists usually start the tour on foot from Srinagar or Pahalgam. A hard trek, the trip needs proper organizing and guides. It is unsafe at times too, especially for those who are not in prime health. Tents and pandals are usually set up at different places for pilgrims where food and water is offered.

source: Travelshanti