Shri Amarnath ji Yatra (Kashmir)

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During the month of Shravan (July-August), thousand of Hindus undertake an arduous 32KM pilgrimage through the scenic Himalayas to worship a very special symbol of Lord Shiva- an ice stalagmite-lingam which that forms each year in the cave of Amarnath at the end of the Lidder Valley in Kashmir

The story goes that a holy man gave Buta Malik a bag of charcoal to heat his home.When he got home, the shepherd found to his amazement that the bag was full of Gold coins.Overcome with joy, he rushed back to thank saint but could not find him. Instead, he discovered the sacred cave and the ice Lingam. He told the villagers of his discovery and pilgrims have been coming to the cave ever since.

As per Purana, Lord Shiva announced that whoever visited Amarnath cave would attain Moksha, freedom from the cycle of birth and death.

A permit required to perform this fascinating pilgrimage.

To obtain it, you have to undergo a blood test, lung scan and cardiovascular check-up in an approved Indian hospital and register with one of the bank listed by the yatra organisation.

There is many tourist place to visit surrounding Amarnath Cave, like, Pahalgaon, Sonmarg, Gadsar Lake, Betaab Valley, Aru valley, Baisaran etc.

The Amarnath Cave distance from Kolkata near about 2500 KM.

There is many way to reach Amarnath cave, by Air, by road and by train.

The verity of delicious signature dishes has put on Kashmir, like., Rogan josh , Modur Polao, Kashmiri Aloo Dum, Yakhni Lamb curry, kahva(Tea) , Kashmiri Baingan, Kashmiri Rajma, Butter Tea etc.

The Kashmir is best on good quality of Dry fruits.