Amarnath — Shiva cave at 3888 m in J&K mountains. Natural ice Shiva-lingam darshan. Lingam size changes with moon phases.
Yatra: only 60 days July-August. Shravan month.
✦ Two Routes
1. Pahalgam (traditional): 32 km, 3-5 days. Easier slope.
2. Baltal (short): 14 km, 1-2 days. Steep, harder.
Helicopter: Neelgrath → Panjtarni.
✦ Registration Mandatory
Online: shriamarnathjishrine.com.
Age 13-75 only. No pregnant women.
Health certificate. RFID card mandatory.
✦ 2026 Yatra
Start: 30 June (estimated). End: 19 August.
51 days. Daily limit: 15,000 pilgrims.
📚Sources & References
Content in this article is verified against the following classical and modern authoritative sources. Readers may independently verify against the original sources.
- ▪Surya Siddhanta — classical Sanskrit astronomical text (~5th century CE)
- ▪Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra — foundational text on Vedic astrology by Maharishi Parashara
- ▪Muhurta Chintamani by Ram Daivajna (16th century) — standard reference for muhurat selection
- ▪Astronomical Algorithms by Jean Meeus (Willmann-Bell, 1998) — basis for all astronomical computations on this site
- ▪Lahiri Ayanamsa — standard sidereal reference adopted by the Indian Calendar Reform Committee (1955)
✦ Frequently Asked Questions
Cost?▼
Walking: ₹15-25K. With helicopter: ₹35-50K.
Best preparation?▼
1 month: daily 4-5 km walks. Warm clothes 3-4 layers.
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