The Amarnathji Shrine Board is liable for the higher management of the Shri Amarnathji Yatra, upgradation of centers for holy pilgrims and topics linked therewith or incidental thereto. Assisted by using a prime govt Officer who's a senior IAS officer and eight outstanding Board members, the board is constantly working toward making this adventure the most loved one.

Do's
Do put together for the Yatra with the aid of attaining bodily fitness – it is really helpful to start a preparatory Morning/nighttime walk, about 4-5 km consistent with day, as a minimum a month prior to the Yatra.
begin deep breathing workout and Yoga, especially pranayam for enhancing oxygen efficiency of the frame.
Do drink plenty of water to combat dehydration and headaches–about 5 litres of fluid in step with day.
Do eat plenty of carbohydrates to reduce fatigue and save you low blood sugar tiers.
Do descend immediately to a lower elevation, in case you start having altitude infection signs and symptoms.
In case of any signs and symptoms of high Altitude sickness or another discomfort, straight away touch the nearest medical facility placed at every 2 kms.

Don'ts
don't drink alcohol, caffeinated drink, or smoke.
do not take delivery of the entirety a sick Yatri says considering the fact that his/ her judgment is impaired.
do not ignore the symptoms of high altitude contamination.

be aware:
Please hold in thoughts the subsequent factors earlier than embarking at the yatra
scientific certificate should be issued by using medical doctor/sanatorium approved on your nation.
photo document should be - .JPEG or .JPG handiest and size must no longer be extra than 1MB.
scientific certificates have to be scanned and uploaded in .PDF layout best at the same time as registering. size should no longer be more than 1MB.
people with age under thirteen years and above 70 years are not allowed.
Pregnant girls with greater than 6 weeks of pregnancy aren't allowed.
carry your original picture identification and medical certificates with you at some stage in the yatra.

the way to reach
via Air
Srinagar, the closest aerodrome, has international famous points of interest to see, including Dal Lake, Nagin Lake, Shankaracharya Temple and Mughal gardens like Shalimar, Nishat and Cheshma-shahi. called Paradise on the earth and being the summer season capital of Jammu & Kashmir, the town is nicely linked by means of air and road. There are day by day flights to Srinagar from Delhi and Jammu. On sure weekdays flights also pickup passengers from Chandigarh and Leh.

by means of avenue
Jammu and Srinagar are also related through avenue. Buses and Taxies are to be had for this a part of the adventure. those may be hired on daily as well as on full tour foundation.

by educate
Jammu is the closest Railway Station. Jammu is the wintry weather Capital of Jammu & Kashmir. additionally known as city OF TEMPLES, one may also go to vintage temples consisting of Raghunath Temple, Mahadev Mandir and other temples. Railway station is very properly related and there are plenty of specific trains to diverse towns in India.

Jammu - Baltal
the distance among Jammu and Baltal can be blanketed by way of Taxis / Buses to be had at traveler Reception Centre, J & okay / bus stand or you will come to Srinagar by air after which attain Baltal by way of avenue. the street path accompanied is:

JAMMU - Udhampur - Kud - Patnitop - Ramban - Banihal - KaziGund - Anantnag - Srinagar - Sonamarg - Baltal
the journey from Jammu to Baltal, which is ready 400 kms, passes through lovely valleys, waterfalls, and greenery all over offers you a brand new rent of lifestyles. A thrill, that's glaringly there in every pilgrim, gets enhanced at the same time as passing via this way due to the Darshan of Holy Cave.

Baltal To Holy Cave
Holy Cave is simply 14 Kms from Baltal and the space may be blanketed through foot / Ponies. but, Dandies also are available for handicapped and antique aged pilgrims.

The width of the pebbled (kuchha) road is a piece slim in comparison to the Chandanwari-Holy Cave path, moreover, there are a few steep rises & falls on the manner, compared to the Chandanwari route, but pilgrims can return back to base camp Baltal thru this route handiest in someday.

Jammu - Pahalgam
Jammu to Pahalgam (315 km) - the distance between Jammu to Pahalgam can be included by means of taxi / buses which might be to be had at traveller Reception Centre, J & ok executive., Raghunath Bazaar only early inside the morning. every other option is going to Srinagar with the aid of air after which proceeding to Pahalgam by way of road.

Pahalgam
located ninety six Kms from Srinagar, Pahalgam is known all around the global for its splendor. Lidder and Aru Rivers and excessive mountains kiss the valley. exact hotels are to be had for lodging. arrangements free of charge Langars (food kiosks) also are made by using Non government corporations at Nunwan Yatri Camp, 6 kms. quick of Pahalgam. Pilgrims camp at Pahalgam for the first night.

Chandanwari
the space from Pahalgam to Chandanwari is 16 kms. Mini buses run from Pahalgam to attain Chandanwari. The trail runs alongside the Lidder River with a suitable scenic view. there are numerous Langars that provide meals to the Yatris.

Pissu top
because the Yatra proceeds similarly from Chandanwari one climbs a height to attain Pissu top. it is stated that to be the primary to attain for darshan of Bhole Nath Shivshankar, there has been a warfare among Devtas and Rakshas. With the electricity of Shiv, devtas ought to kill the rakshas in such massive range that the heap in their dead bodies resulted on this high mountain.

Sheshnag
Sheshnag – is honestly a mountain which derives its name from its Seven Peaks, comparable to the heads of the mythical snake. the second night's camp at Sheshnag overlooks the deep blue waters of Sheshnag lake, and glaciers past. There are legends of love and revenge too associated with Sheshnag, and on the camp those are narrated by campfires. The stillness of the Himalayan night increases your internal joy. once you take tub and experience the scenic view, existence takes a whole new meaning altogether.

Panchtarni
From Sheshnag one has to climb a steep peak across Mahagunas bypass at 4276 mtrs.(14000 toes) for 4.6 Km after which descend to the meadow lands of Panjtarni at a top of 3657 mtrs (12000 ft). because of cold harsh winds it is strongly recommended that Yatris ought to carry their quota of Woolens and Vaseline! a few Yatris also are suffering from deficiency of oxygen. a few might also get the sensation of nausea. Dry culmination, sour and sweet eatables like Lemon seem to govern those signs but it's far exceptional to contact the closest medical put up without delay. The path to Mahagunas is full of rivulets, water falls and springs. At Panjtarni, on the ft of BHAIRAV MOUNT, five Rivers flow which apparently originated from Lord Shiva's Hair (Jataon). Pilgrims camp at Panjtarni on the 3rd night.

The Holy Cave Shri Amarnath
at the way to The Holy Cave, one comes across the Sangam of Amravati and Panjtarni rivers. some pilgrims take tub at Amravati near the Holy Cave before going for Darshan. There are smaller Shivlings one among Maa Parvati and different of Shri Ganesh. it could be referred to that when having early Darshan of the Shiv Linga at Holy Cave, you may go back to Panjtarni well in time the identical day.