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This is on top of the Sinthan Pass, at a height of 3750m, on National Highway NH-1B. This highway is open only in the summer months. Snow, even in the summer is the biggest attraction for tourists here.This route is an exciting and adventurous alternative to the regular Jammu-Srinagar highway. It connects Kishtwar on the Jammu side to Anantnag on the Kashmir side.
These horses were traveling all the way from Kishtwar to Pahalgam, a distance of 200 km, for the Amarnath yatra, where they would ferry the devotees. Their journey had begun over a month before the opening of the Amarnath pilgrimage.
Sinthan Pass was the first high altitude mountain pass for us. Read more about the Himalayan passes at Mountain Passes we crossed.
We had always heard about the beauty of Amarnath Yatra trek. We are not religious per se, but we believe in the spirituality of nature. It is not a mere coincidence that most of the pilgrimages are located in close consonance with nature
The trek started from Chandanwari with the Lidder river beside us. The first 5 kilometres of the trek was strenuous. It was a steep climb up to Pissu top.
Pissu top, all our tiredness simply vanished. Beautiful, mesmerizing are understatements to describe the landscape. In between, the trek was relatively easier with some flat walks and meadows. Seshnag greeted us with a beautiful emerald green lake
Picture originally not clicked by me but edited!
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The route to Amarnath via Baltal is a straight path, with a steady ascent of 14 km to the Amarnath cave. Though this journey takes just a day, the continuous climb makes it extremely strenuous. For its variety and beauty, we highly recommend the route via Pahalgam for the Amarnath yatra.
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A buzzing market around the actual cave area of Amarnath belies its height of almost 13800 feet.The locals have set up shops where you can buy the prasad and deposit your luggage (bags or gadgets are not allowed inside the cave). They also provide hot water if one wants to bathe before darshan. Or a bed for a short nap. Registrations for the Amarnath Yatra of 2015 are now open.
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100,000+ PILGRIMS MADE IT IN THE FIRST FOUR DAYS. TO AMARNATH,
Early in the morning, the pilgrims winding their way up the mountains. Approximately 10,000 pilgrims make it in a day. The season lasts only from June 15 th to Aug.5th of every year. Nearyly 500,000 peoples make the trip. Including logistics providers, organisers, palkivallahs, godavallaha, and other, approx. 25,000 windup this route and another route every day.
Pahalgam a village about 3 hours drive from Sri Nagar is very well endowed with all natural beautiful. A small idyllic village has more than 550 hotels with many thousands of room for tourist.
This is the traditional base camp and starting point for Amarnath Yatra, A must visit place in Kashmir.
This is one of many natural spring one can see in Kashmir, the paradise on earth.
The water is crystal clear and fit for driniking, what we see is reflection of light and foliage surround the pool.
Few minutes after this shot, I found that there are plenty of life in it, that too hungry lives.
Throw a hand ful of nuts, and you delightfully watch how life comes out and shows their actions.
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There is plenty of life in it,
About 1000 visitiors out of 10000 a day are shutted by Helicopter from Baltal base camp to Amarnath caves.
Very narrow route through several mountains a precariously close landing in a Helipad situate near the shrine where 10s of 1000s of people throng every day. This Amarnath cave is situate at an altitude of 14000 feet.
The road from Srinagar to Leh ascends through many mountain passes with graded levels of difficulty.
Jozila or Zozila is one of the most treacherous passes because of the loose sedimented surface of the earth's crust here.
From the trees growing in the mountains it is evident that the altitude is around 11000 feet or so unlike the other well known passes in Ladakh.
A solitary structure in bright pink stood near the pass marking perhaps an ode or a memorial of Thanks to the Gods from the ones who pass unhurt and safe.
A track runs at the bottom of the valley which is an alternate route for the pilgrimage for the Amarnath Yatra.
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The Amarnath yatra was our introduction to the ways and lives of the sadhus. These days, only the sadhus walk all the way from Pahalgam, the original starting point of the Amarnath yatra. Seeing them, was a study in cutting things down to the basics.
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This is on the way to Pishutop, the first peak that is crossed on the way to the holy cave at Amarnath. It is one of the steepest sections of the climb to Amarnath.
While the other devotees start their climb from a point called Chandanwari, only the sadhus start theirs from the original point at Pahalgam, 15 kms of mountain road earlier.
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As we had hoped for, the Amarnath yatra was an excellent experience to meet all kinds of people.
Like this old man, whose memory will forever inspire us. Devoid of any fancy trekking gear, he made it through the high mountains only on the strength of his faith.
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Helicopter, horse, a palkhi or your own two feet are all the options now available for reaching the holy cave at Amaranth at a height of almost 4000 meters.
Amarnath yatra is the annual pilgrimage that devotees undertake in honour of Lord Shiva.
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Siliguri (SGUJ) WDP-4D #40096 blasts past in Maximum Speed hauling almost 3 hours late 15654 Jammu Tawi - Guwahati Amarnath Express
Munch time for him and back braking time for me
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From Pahalgham, only available mode of transport to the pictursque Kashmir valley is Pony. A two hour ride through trackless path takes you to the real "Shangrila"
You forget the pain in the back and neck , become one with the natural scenery.
The Sind River forms the Sind Valley. The source of the river lies in the Machoi Glacier at an elevation of 4800m, east of the Amarnath temple and south of the Zoji La.
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Sheshnag is the first night halt of the Amarnath Yatra. Thousands of Hindus undertake a pilgrimage to Amarnath, at a height of 3888 meter, in honour of Lord Shiva. This picture was taken at dawn in freezing cold. The snow on the mountains is fresh from previous night's snowfall.
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Sheshnag ist das erste Basislager der Amarnath Yatra. Tausende von Hindus pilgern nach Amarnath, um auf Höhe von 3888 Metern Gott Shiva zu ehren. Dieses Bild entstand in der Morgendämmerung bei Eiseskälte. Der Schnee auf den Bergen war frisch in der Nacht davor gefallen.
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A series of sadhus like this one greet you while standing in the queue to get into the holy cave at Amarnath.
Rudrakshas, photos as well as some some currency is up for grabs.
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Sheltering from the rain under a tree, we boys talked about cameras - giving me an excuse to take a picture of this stunning young lady.
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These are the scenes around holy cave at Amarnath. Altitude is around 3888m above sea level.
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GD WDM-3A #18759 struggling to accelerate with 24 coacher load of 15097 Bhagalpur - Jammu Tawi Amarnath Express passes Rajpura!
Sonamarg gives rise to The Three Sisters (Kashmir). In its vicinity lies the great Himalayan glaciers of Kashmir Valley namely Kolhoi Glacier and Machoi Glacier with some peaks of above 5000 meters: Sirbal Peak, Kolhoi Peak, Amarnath Peak and Machoi Peak. Sonamarg an alpine valley is situated at the bank of Nallah Sindh, 87 km north-east from Srinagar, it is a popular tourist destination, nestled with in the imposing Himalayan peaks. It lies at an altitude of 2800 metres above sea level. The drive to Sonamarg is through yet another spectacular facet of country side in Kashmir. It is upwards of sixty miles long valley and deep rock-girt gorge to open grassy meadow land and village-dotted slopes.
This photo was originally taken by me at PANCHTARANI ( altitude 12500 feet), about 7 km from the holy cave-shrine of Lord AMARNATH in Kashmir, India with a Pentax ME Super on August 6th, 1997. Today, after almost 10 years, I've re-shot it with my Sony DSC-H2. It is very nostalgic for me to look at this fine scene of the high Himalayas with its pristine beauty, which I like to share with you all.
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Amarnath yatra was our introduction to the ways and lives of sadhus - the holy men.
Carrying all their worldly belongings on their shoulders, they carried on on this important pilgrimage.
Seeing them, was a study in cutting things down to the basics.
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After a day's climb, this lake, the Sheshnag, is a welcome sight. This is where the Amarnath yatra halts for the first night.
According to the legend of Amarnath, this is where Shiva let go off the cobra around his neck. The mountain peak across the Sheshnag appears to be shaped like a cobra's hood.
The camp though is further ahead, after going around half the lake.
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The Amarnath yatra was our introduction to the ways and lives of the sadhus.
Every once in a while, we would see the sadhus take a break. A break always involved a round of their favourite smoke. (No, we didn’t dare ask what exactly was in it!)
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Mahagunas Top at a height of around 4200 meter is the top most point of the Amarnath yatra. This is where Shiva is supposed to have left behind his son Lord Ganesh on his way to the holy Amarnath cave. We crossed this peak just before lunch on day 2 of the Amarnath yatra.
The beautiful green landscapes had given way to the stark browns and blacks of the high altitude Himalayas. The only human signs of settlement were the tents of the Indian Army. This altitude combined with the remoteness of the location, being there was an intense experience.
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Panchatarini is the second night halt of the Amarnath yatra. This is also the disembarkation point for the devotees who prefer the helicopters.
After Pachatarini a short ascent took us to the site of the “holy cave” of Amarnath.
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The Amarnath yatra, a 45 km annual pilgrimage into the mountains in honour of Lord Shiva was an excellent experience to meet all kinds of people.
Like some crazy devotees whose reasons we will probably never know (and maybe never understand).
This man would move ahead on his four limbs, stand, fold his hands and chant a prayer. Then get down on all four limbs ahead.
We met him on Pissutop, the first mountain peak of the yatra and have no idea if and when he did finally complete his Amarnath yatra.
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Pahalgam,J&K,India
Pahalgam is a town and a Municipal committee in Anantnag district in India's northernmost state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a popular tourist destination, and every year, many tourists visit Pahalgam. This world famous hill station is 45 km. from the District Head Quarter at Anantnag and located on the banks of Lidder River at an altitude of 7200 ft. from sea level. A number of treks in this region also begin from Pahalgam, as the 35 km trail traverses through pinewoods to the spectacular Kolahoi Glacier.
Pahalgam is also associated with the annual Amarnath Yatra. Chandanwari (2,895 m), 16 km from Pahalgam, is the starting point of the yatra that takes place every year in the month of Sawan (July to August). The road from Pahalgam to Chandanwari is on fairly flat terrain and can be undertaken by car. From Chandanwari onwards the track becomes much steeper, and is accessible on foot or by pony. About 11 km from Chandanwari is the mountain lake of Sheshnag (3,574 m), after which, 13 km away is the last stop, Panchtarni. The Amarnath cave is 6 km away from there. During the month of Sawan, an ice stalagmite forms a natural Shivling in the Amarnath cave.
A hot cup of Tea refreshed us, Bright sunshine outside added flavor, we continued our Journey. Our target is to reach Amarnath Caves before noon.
In the foreground is facilities, and in the middle you can see the Indian National Flag is raised in an Army outpost.
The Holy Shrine is somewhere behind the peak you see at the distance in this picutre.
Still a long way to go, and we have to walk on glaciers for few kilo metres. Oxygen is becoming scarce.
Women protesters hold sword and shout slogans during a protest in the Northern Indian city of Jammu, the winter capital of Kashmir on 21 August 2008. The crisis in Jammu began in June with a dispute over land near a Hindu shrine. Muslims held protests complaining that a state government plan to transfer 99 acres (40 hectares) land to a Hindu trust to build facilities for pilgrims near the shrine was actually a settlement plan meant to alter the religious balance in the region.