Amarnath Yatra 2008 from Bangalore

mahesh.kumv

hey,

we r around 10 guys aged around 25-30, would like to go for Amarnath Yatra during july/aug 2008,
can any 1 suggest us, whom to contact for details (in bangalore),
is there any special package available from Bangalore or Delhi either through train or air,
what would be the estimated cost for the same..............

kindly revert back with the details @ mahesh.kumv(at)gmail(dot)com

rgds

bijapuri

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although I'm 57 . . . I'm checking out going on the Yatra this year as well, and will end up in BLR after.

did y'all find any good leads?

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Indizen

First, you need to register for the Yatra. Contact the Bangalore branch of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited for details of the registration procedure.
Dates: The Yatra starts from 18 June, 2008 and ends on August 16, 2008 ( Raksha Bandhan / Purnima ).
Travel: Train - Take a regular train, such as the Bangalore Rajdhani to Delhi and the Jammu Rajdhani to Jammu.
Share Taxis go from Jammu to Pahalgam or Baltal, the two base camps for the Yatra.
Food: Community kitchens are set up at all the stops along the Yatra route.
Air: Helicopter sorties are organized by Deccan Aviation. See their website.
Safety: No issue. This Yatra route is the most secure terrain in the entire country, during that two month period.
The Trek: Pahalgam to Chandanwari, 16 km is easy.
The next 36 km of the traditional route is more arduous. You also cross a glacier along the way, along with some 500000 pilgrims!
Alternatively there is the shorter route from Baltal. Stop at the grassy, classy meadows of Sonamarg on the way.
Hiring a Pony for around Rs 2650, or even a 'palki' for Rs 10,000 is an option.

Updates: Stay tuned with developments on the Yatra and the situation in Kashmir at this local newspaper website:
http://dailyexcelsior.com

chAos

For some more information, Amitava343 had this to say about it in another thread.

He also has posted some pictures in his photo gallery, starting on this page and continued onto the next couple of pages.

Travelindia

Hi

Me and my husband (age group 25-30) may also travel to amarnath if time permits.
We will be on a vacation in shrinagar from jul 17 to jul 23.
We would eb covering gulmarg,sonmarg and pahalgaon.

If time permits we might also goto shrinagar.

We have booked flights to delhi.Then a train the same night to jamamu and we plan to take a cab from jammu to shrinagar.

Do let me know if you ve had luck proceedin for amarnath yatra.

Thanks and Regards

Indizen

Unless you are actually going to Amarnath, it would be best to avoid going to Pahalgam during your holiday in Kashmir. Sonamarg will also be crowded with pilgrims proceeding to Amarnath from the Baltal route.

santoshdts

Hii

I Visited Amarnath last Year in early July..

Jammu to Pehalgam By Bus or Taxi Exellent views enroute( Khooni Nala, Jawahar Tunnel)
Halt @ Pehalgam Base camp with Non-Luxurious Tents and Xellent Food Mind You thats for free(LANGARS)
If the weather is Good up there.. Your Tour To AMARNATH Starts same day or You will havbe to wait Till the ARMY/CRPF Gives Green Signal... And Your Yatra Starts.. Never Worry about Saftey in that region Our Jawans are So Kind... Plan a 5day trip .

Start from Pehelgam and come down Via BALTAL..

Enjoy The beauty in the region..

SHESHNAG.. Exellent Lake Uwill Defenitely wish to spend some time there But I Guess it will be difficult as U have to Travell a Lot..

Mahagunesh-TOP Yaa... TOP.... U Will feel That U are on the TOP (AMS) smell some CAMPHORE provided in the LANGARS in between..

PANJTARNI.. Enjoy the Plains in the Hilly Pir-Panjaal Range with the Lots of Horses running with the wind..

And At LAst The DARSHAN in the CAVE..



BOLO BARFANI BABA KI JAY!!!!

Travelindia

Hi Indizen...thanks for the tip...actually we ve already booked our tickets n stay...so shoudnt be a problem....also we just have planned day trips to sonmarg and pahalgaon keepin shringar as the base....hopefully....it will turn out to be a good trip ;-)