Amarnath Temple Tourism

Type of destination: Temple/Sacred Pilgrimage Site

Ideal visit duration: 1 - 2 days

Amarnath Temple, a highly revered pilgrimage site for Hindus, is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, India, at an altitude of approximately 3,888 meters. The cave, surrounded by snowy mountains, is believed to be over 5,000 years old. Inside, an ice stalagmite forms a natural Shivling, which waxes and wanes with the moon's cycle. The journey to Amarnath, known as Amarnath Yatra, is undertaken by thousands of devotees during the Shravan month (July-August) when the Shivling is in its full form. The route is arduous and involves a trek through challenging terrain, but it's considered a path to spiritual liberation. The temple can only be accessed during a short annual window when the weather conditions are relatively less harsh. Access to the cave is regulated due to the sensitive nature of the region, and pilgrims are advised to exercise caution and respect local guidelines. The arduous journey to Amarnath is a testament to the devotee's unwavering faith and the temple's profound religious significance.

Top 5 Reviews on Amarnath Temple

indiatourismvikas11

Wrote on 29th Jun, 2022

YATRA MUBARAK to all HINDU BROTHERS and sisters i am from kashmir my name is amir shah please pray for the peace of ou

YATRA MUBARAK to all HINDU BROTHERS and sisters i am from kashmir my name is amir shah please pray for the peace of our brotherhood when you will reach their i am from kashmir and i am kashmir love ..

tannud2018

Wrote on 11th Nov, 2021

Spiritual

The cave is situated at an altitude of 3,888 m from Srinagar.Out of all Hindu deities, Lord Shiva is extremely popular not only amongst Indians but also amongst the people of other nationalities. To g..

RonishBaxter

Wrote on 19th Jan, 2019

One of the main religious places of Lord Shiva

Amarnath cave is one of the main religious places of Lord Shiva. Therefore, Amarnath is said to be the pilgrimage of pilgrimage. Every year thousands of devotees from all over the world come to visit ..

anantha52

Wrote on 26th Oct, 2018

AMARNATH YATRA

Had a successful yatra of Amarnath temple.Open from end june till around 10th august each year.BEST TIME TO VISIT & SEE THE ICE LINGAM IN FULL IS THE FIRST WEEK OF JULY.We visited the temple around th..

MyW70

Wrote on 4th Jul, 2018

incredible greatness

Amarnath temple is dedicated to worshipping lord shiva . devotees visit the amarnath cave every year for getting pious glimpse of lingam of lord shiva which is belived to be formed naturally from ic..