Amarnath Yatra

Amarnath Yatra

When To Take UP Yatra The Amarnath Yatra is organised every year by the J &K Govt. during the month of sharavan ( July and August); the dates however , vary every year looking at the weather conditions and according to Purnima (Raksha Bandhan) in the month of Sharavan (Vikrama Samwat). This year yatra will be taken up from 30.06.2007 to 28.08.2007
Yatra to Baba Amarnath Holy Cave for which one has to trek a height of about 14,500 ft is full of thrill and joy .The feeling of divine which is always beneath ones' heart , burst out and one realises ‘Moksha’ as one attends the Cave and perform the prayer before the Shivlinga . Surrounded by beautiful valleys, mountains , one will always feel His presence on the paradise of the earth, the memory of which hardly vanishes with time A journey which will rediscover the nature and its love which is always inside but one has never felt.
CLIMATE The climatic conditions are very uncertain . Rain or snowfall may take place at any time or place during the Yatra . It is to be particularly noted that abrupt changes in temperature might occur . Sunny weather may turn into rain / snow fall in a short time . The temperature may fall upto -5 degree C .
How to Perform Pilgrimage For performing this Yatra, one is required to get registered . The registration is done by J &K Govt. Tourist Offices, located at Delhi , Mumbai, Calcutta, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Jammu and Srinagar.
Applications for registration in the prescribed format which is reproduced here .You can get the print out of this form and this can be used for registration .The filled in form should be sent to the registration office nearest to you , along with two passport size photographs duly affixed at the indicated places, a self addressed pre stamped envelope (for speed post) and a medical fitness certificate from an MBBS doctor . Each yatri has to submit a seperate application for registration. Every yatri will be issued a registration-cum-identity slip by the registration authority. Yatris are advised to carry this identity slip during the Yatra period to ensure a smooth passage .

Travelling Expenditure

Bus Fare (Per Person) :-

DELUXE SEMI-DELUXE ORDINARY ARTP

Jammu To Pahalgam :-Rs. 200.00 Rs. 155.00 Rs. 130.00 Rs. 220.00

Jammu To Baltal :- Rs. 240.00 Rs. 200.00 Rs. 160.00 Rs. 270.00

Taxi Fare (Per Person) :-

TATA SUMO ( 7 Seater ) AMBASSADOR / VAN ( 5 Seater )

Jammu To Pahalgam :- Rs.360.00 Rs. 520.00

Jammu To Baltal :- Rs. 550.00 Rs. 760.00

Other Expenditure:
Chandanwari to Holy Cave Rates as per J&K Government (up & down)

Coolie Labour :-Rs. 1100.00
Dandi :-Rs. 7000.00
Ponny :-Rs. 2300.00

Baltal to Holy Cave Rates as per J&K Government (up & down)

Coolie Labour :-Rs. 700.00
Dandi :-Rs. 3500.00
Ponny :-Rs. 1100.00

NOTE : The above rates are fixed by J & K Tourism .These are maximum rates. However , Yatris can avail the above facilities at lower rates depending upon their bargaining power.

All Yatris are advised the following : Insurance : In view of the hazardous nature of the Yatra, pilgrims are advised to get themselves insured suitably. It is advisable that insurance cover may be got done before leaving their place of residance.
Accommodation : Bhole Bhandari Charitable Trust (Regd.) provides tented accommodation & Community Kitchen (Langar) to the pilgrims TOTALLY FREE OF COST. This year this service will be made available at Panchtarni . Your valuable suggestions are solicited by filing up the form provided here on the website .

Free accommodation is also being provided by other Non Government Charitable Organisations. However, J&K Tourism Development Corporation too provides tented accommodation and shelters at nominal charges.

Personal Tips : Because of the unpredictable weather conditions, which often are wet and extremely cold during the Yatra period, pilgrims are advised to carry rain coat, woollen clothing, small umbrella (with head elastic band and strap around chin), walking stick , dry fruits, torch and personal medical kits etc.