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Shri Amarnath Cave Temple

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Pilgrimage
4.5 / 5
  • Timings : 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Entry Fee : NA
  • Distance from near by city 23.00 KM from Sonmarg
  • Trip duration (including travel in hours)1 Hours
  • Transportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • Travel Tips NA

Amarnath is one of the most famous pilgrimage sites in India. This place is located in Jammu and Kashmir. A natural ice Lingam is formed every year, and many devotees go for the Amarnath Yatra to worship at this place. This place is located at a distance of 141 km from the capital of the state Srinagar.

Best time to visit Amarnath

Amarnath yatra is one of the best holy places to visit Sonmarg. The best time to visit Amarnath is around the summer season. The summer season starts from March and it ends in June. During this time, the climate is very favorable for tourists. During June, the Lingam starts forming, and only the Amarnath Yatra starts this time.

The monsoon time starts in July and ends in September. This time is not suitable because of the landslide issues.

For Amarnath, the winter time starts in October and ends in February. During this time, the temperature is very low, and snowfall also happens. Along with this, the cave is fully covered with snow during the winter season.

Places to visit in Amarnath

You can visit different places in Amarnath. So the different places are-

Amarnath cave

This cave is one of the most important pilgrimage places that you should visit if you are visiting this place. This place should be the most important place to stay in your KASHMIR TOUR PACKAGE. The cave is located at the height of 3888 m above sea level. This place is a very Holi place for the Hindus.

Sheshnag lake

Sheshnag lake is located at the height of 23 km from Amarnath cave. This place gives stunning scenery to tourists. The location is fully covered with snow-capped mountains and greenery.

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