Amarnath Yatra

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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 5th July, 2001 to 5th August, 2001. The first convey of yatries shall leave Jammu on 2nd July, 2001 and last on 1st August, 2001

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 .

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

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.

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.