Amarnath - One of the holy trinity, Shiva is a living god. The most sacred and most ancient book of India, the Rig Veda evokes his presence in its hymns, Vedic Myths, rituals and even testify to his existance from the dawn of time. Legend has it that Shiva recounted to Parvati the secret of creation in a cave in Amarnath. Unknown to them, a pair of doves eavesdropped on this conversation and having learnt the secret, are reborn again and again, and have made the cave their eternal abode. The annual yatra to Holy Amarnath Cave, situated at 14000 ft. above sea level, is organised by the Jammu & Kashmir State Government during the month of July and August. The intending pilgrims are allowed to perform darshan from Ashard Purnimashi to Shravan Purnimashi which course spreads over a month or so. 

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Duration of the Amarnath Yatra Via Baltal: 05 Days / 04 Nights
Places to visit for Amarnath Yatra Via Baltal Tour: Delhi - Srinagar - Balthal - Amarnath Cave - Balthal - Srinagar - Jammu - Delhi - Departure for home.!!

Day 01: Delhi - Srinagar - Baltal
Distance: 115kms, Driving Time (App.): 3-4 hrs
Arrive Srinagar by air and then drive direct to Baltal via Sonamarg. The distance of about 115 kms will be covered in about 3½ hrs. Rest of the day free at Baltal for acclimatization and prepare for next day's trek to Amarnath Cave.Dinner overnight in tents at Baltal.

Day 02: Baltal - Amarnath Cave - Baltal
Distance: trek*14 kms+trek*14 kms, Driving Time (App.): 12-14 hrs
After very early breakfast trek upwards to Amarnath Cave for darshan. The route is ascending right up to the cave. Have a dip in the ice-cold water of Amarnath Stream, which flows, outside the cave. Inside the cave there is scenery of calm tranquility of white and glistering three massive Lingmas stand erect symbol of Lord Shiva, Parvathi and Ganesh. After darshan trek back towards Baltal. Dinner overnight in tents. 

Day 03: Baltal - Srinagar
Drive back to Srinagar. On arrival in Srinagar, transfer to Houseboats. Dinner overnight Houseboats.

Day 04: Srinagar
Morning sightseeing of Mughal Gardens visiting Nishat Bagh (Abode of pleasure, built by Asif Khan brother in law of Jehangir in 1632 A. D) And Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love built by Jehangir for his wife Empress Noor Jehan). All the gardens are situated on the bank of Dal Lake with the Zabarwan Mountains in the background. Enroute visit carpet - weaving factory. After lunch Shikara ride on Dal Lake visiting floating and vegetable gardens etc. Dinner and overnight stay in Deluxe Houseboats.

Day 05: Srinagar - Jammu - Delhi
Distance: 300kms.
Driving Time (App.): 8-9 hrsDeparture transfer to airport to connect flight for Jammu or Delhi. Or early morning drive back to Jammu. A distance of about 300kms will be covered in about 9 hrs. On arrival to Jammu, transfer to Railway station to board the train for onward destination. End of Amarnath Yatra Via Baltal Tour 2012.
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