Baltal and Pehalham are the two base locations from where the trek to Amarnath can start. Baltal is short (14kms), but harder while Pehalham is longer(45kms) and takes longer.
We took the Baltal route. For more details follow this link.
There are numerous tented accommodation to choose from. We stayed overnight in one of the tents before commencing our Amarnath trek the next morning. We also stayed overnight here after the trek before commencing our return journey back to Srinagar.
Chopper service is available from Baltal till Sangam (3kms from Amarnath). I understand a few years back the choppers use to take pilgrims right near the Amarnath Cave. Due to environmental factors causing Ice Lingam to melt, they have stopped Choppers well below the cave. The irony is that the last 3km trek is the most difficult!
I managed some decent shots and video of the chopper.
I managed some decent shots and video of the chopper.
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| WIth my friend Ramaswamy |
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| Warm enough to pose for me.! |
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| Ice cold outside.. But the warmth of the co-tourists keeps them out! |
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| There seem to be more vehicles than are men here? |
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| I definitely got his attention..didn't I? |
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| Crystal water is too cold to take a dip..! |
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Baltal Base camp
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Helicopter
बाल्टाल देख कर अपनी यादे ताजा हुई, अच्छा लगा, इतना कुछ देख कर,
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible journey and so much beauty! Your photos are awesome, Sridharan! Thank you for sharing this with us! An amazing experience! Hope your week is going well!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
Coming here after a long time... missed quite a lot of your earlier posts.... shall def catch up slowly!! loved ur posts on the Amarnath trek.. u are lucky indeed to have been able to make the trip... i have only been able to dream of it till now.....
ReplyDeleteVery exciting trip. The landscapes are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLoving this trip, keep them coming... What incredible pics, it stimulates me each time I see them!! Really want to go there someday... Have a fabulous week ahead:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandeep!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sylvia! I was indeed an amazing experience for me!
ReplyDeleteThanks Anu..Hope you visit Amarnath soon!
ReplyDeleteThanks Rajesh..!
ReplyDeleteThanks Arti..I am sure you will and should visit it someday..the terrain would be nothing new to you..!
ReplyDeleteGreat series of shots.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots. It seems faith has overcome people. It is definitely an experience of a life time. The videos are excellent as well. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThese are great pics Sridharan, its on my wishlist as well...I am inspired to do it as soon as I can now :)
ReplyDeleteLovely snaps and wonderful description .
ReplyDeleteThanks Indrani!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sid..You will enjoy it..Hope you make the visit soon!
ReplyDeleteThanks TGS!
ReplyDeleteThanks PNS..! True... faith has overcome people..! It is said that faith is a hundred times more powerful than the doubt...and it probably is the reason for the enormous amount of energy and inspiration that people draw from it!
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to go on the Amarnath trek but was never brave enough to actually do it. Looks both amazing and arduous!
ReplyDeleteBravo! Amazing pics.
ReplyDeletekeep it goin;)
some real nice shots of the yatra....have been meaning to embark on the yatra for some time now....but have not been able to yet!!!!
ReplyDeletehopefully soon!!!
Thanks Ash.. It was equally arduous indeed!
ReplyDeleteThanks Amit for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteThanks Shooting star..It would turn out to be an experience once completed..the entire journey would be very arduous though..!
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