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Why to visit Amarnath Cave Temple
Every year, millions of tourists travel from all over the world to Amarnath for the challenging mountainous walk known as the 'Amarnath Yatra.' This is said to be the same cave where Lord Shiva taught the mystery of life and eternity to Goddess Parvati, according to legend.
Sage Bhrigu is said to have been the first to discover Amarnath. The Valley of Kashmir is thought to have been submerged underwater for a long time, until Sage Kashyapa drained it through a succession of rivers and rivulets. As a result, Bhrigu was the first to see Shiva in Amarnath when the rivers were drained. Following that, as word of the lingam spread, it became a Shiva home for all devotees and the location of an annual pilgrimage, which is customarily done by lakhs of people during the Hindu holy month of Savan in July and August.
Only during the Sharavan months of July and August is Amarnath Cave accessible. The Amarnath Yatra can be completed in one of two ways: via Baltal or Pahalgam. Despite being shorter, the Baltal route has a steeper trekking route. Although the Pahalgam route is lengthier, it is favoured by the majority of worshippers. Amarnath is normally reached in 3-5 days from the base point. Private helicopter services are now available on both of these itineraries. Devotees are required to
