Amarnath Yatra with Helicopter
Amarnath is 145 km east of Srinagar in Kashmir. There is an ice Silva-linga
here that changes size with the seasons, and also as the moon waxes
and wanes it becomes bigger and smaller. On the full moon day the
linga is about 6 ft high. Each year on the full moon day of July-August
(Sravana) when the Siva-linga attains its maximum height there is
a festival at this cave temple. It is said that Lord Siva first appeared
on this day.
 It
is located in a glacial valley at 4,175m (13,700 ft.). The cave
is about 150 feet high and 90 feet long. Within the cave there are
four or five ice formations that resemble the figures of different
gods. The biggest figures of different gods. The biggest figure
is regarded as Siva (Amarnath). On the left side of the linga is
an ice formation called Ganesh, and on the right side is one of
Parvati and Bhairava.
The area is covered with snow from September to June. The cave
opens only in July and August. This is the rainy season, so pilgrims
have to brave the rain to get there. About 25,000 people make this
pilgrimage each year. You can also hire ponies and dandies for the
trip. It is very crowded during the annual Sravana festival. There
is a yearly pilgrimage starting from Srinagar that is led by the
Chhari Saheb, the holy seepter.
The of the most important event during July/ August, is Amarnath
Yatra to the Holy Pilgrimage. This is an annual event when thousands
of Hindus from different corners of the Globe visit Amarnath caves.
The pilgrims trek from Pahalgam to these caves and worship the great
ice Lingam. Legend has it that Shiva recounted to Parvati the secret
of creation in a cave in Amarnath. Unknow to them, a pair of mating
doves eavesdropped on this conversation and having learned the secret,
are reborn again and again, and have made the cave their eternal
abode. Many pilgrims report seeing the doves-pair when they trek
the arduous route to pay obeisance before the ice-lingam (the phallic
symbol of Shiva). This is an event you certainly will talk about
for the rest of your life.
Duration: 02 Nights/03 Days
Destinations Covered: Srinagar – Sonmarg
Day 01: Arrival at Srinagar – Sonmarg
Arrive at Srinagar airport. Our representative meets you and takes
you to Sonmarg. Check in at Hotel Snow Land. Tea and snacks will be
served. Rest for some time. Then visit Thajewas Glacier. Dinner and
overnight stay at hotel. Day 01 of Amarnath Yatra by helicopter ends.
Day 02: Yatra by Helicopter - Srinagar
After early breakfast at hotel, proceed to Baltal. On arrival,
board the helicopter from Baltal Helipad. Arrive at the Amarnath cave
for “darshan” for one to two hours. Return to Baltal. From there,
drive to Srinagar. Check in to a deluxe houseboat/Hotel Paradise.
Day 02 Amarnath Yatra ends.
Day 03: Srinagar Departure
On day 03 of your tour to Amarnath, after breakfast at hotel,
depart for Srinagar airport in time to board your flight to onward
destination or for return journey back home. Amarnath Yatra by helicopter
ends.
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