Best time to make an Amarnath Yatra and its major attractions

Amarnath trip promises plenty of joys and a brilliant spiritual experience. Not just the Indian pilgrims but also tourists from all parts of the globe take an Amarnath yatra to seek divine blessings. While the Hindus primarily visit the holy shrine to seek blessings of Lord Shiva, there are many western tourists who come here for the experience & the ambience. There are many tour agents who are now readily offering travel packages so that pilgrims can make the trip even at a limited budget.

When to visit Amarnath: Amarnath is not a round-the-year destination. It is closed during the winter season due to snowfall and hillside which are common. The place is virtually inaccessible during the months between December and March. From April, the temperature begins to slide down though it is still pretty cold, compared to other parts of Jammu & Kashmir. The season usually begins from May or June (either late May or early June) and continues till October (late October) or November (early November). Therefore, pilgrims and tourists are required to plan the trip during these months only. The best time to visit Amarnath is June-July. Later on, there are occasional rains since the monsoon arrives. If you are looking for some isolation and do not want too much crowd, then you can also buy an Amarnath yatra package for the months of September-November.

Popular attractions at Amarnath: The chief attraction is the shrine of Lord Shiva (also known as Amarnath). It is an ice shivling which melts only during the hot summer and stays frozen through the rest of the year. Apart from the shivlinga, there are other shrines and deities as well. Lord Ganesha and Ma Parvati also grace the cave with their divine presence. This is natural since they are the family of Lord Shiva. Ganesha is his son, and Ma Parvati is his wife!

Apart from these, there are plenty of other attractions in the nearby regions. The state of Jammu & Kashmir is a scenic delight and has many beautiful hill stations to cater to the tourists’ needs. Places like Srinagar, Pahalgam, Gulmarg and Sonamarg are just a short distance away. They can be easily reached through private vehicles. You can even request your travel agent to include some of these places in your Amarnath yatra package. Other than these, there are many temples which are located in the vicinity. Even while making the yatra through treks, you will come across many temples scattered on the way.

Climate: Amarnath is situated at an altitude of over 4,000 feet from the sea level. Thus, it is a very cold place and remains chilly even during the yatra season. So, it would be naïve of you to leave your woolens at home under the delusion that the summer would be warm. Even during the hot summer days of June and July, temperature remains below 10 degree and can even dip further. Plus, rain and snow are always on the cards.

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