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          One route is via Pahalgam and the other via Baltal. From Pahalgam, Amarnath is 46 km. Up to Chandanwari transport is available. That is 16 km from Pahalgam. The first night can be spent at Pahalgam or Chandanwari.

          The trek starts from Chandanwari, ie 30 km to the cave. It takes two days with night halts at Sheshnag (Wawjan) and Panchtarni.

           The trip to Sheshnag is along Lidder. From Sheshnag one can see the Sheshnag lake and the glaciers are just beyond. Sheshnag got its name from its seven peaks which resemble the mythical snake. The halt here will help one learn more about Sheshnag and the legends associated with it. The next 12 km goes up across Mohagunas pass and then down to Panchtarni.

           After night halt it is only 6 km. If one starts early in the morning from Panchtarni, one can be ahead in the queue, have darshan of the linga early and return to Panchtarni by noon. One can expect only a fleeting darshan as there is tremendous rush.

          There are bhajans, priests, pujas and aartis. If one resumes return journey from Panchtarni immediately, the first night can be spent at Sheshnag.

          The other route is from Sonamarg via Baltal. Sonamarg is 85 km on Srinagar-Leh route. Baltal base camp is 15 km down Sonamarg. It is a valley down Zojila pass. From here it takes just one day to reach the cave. Domail is a point 2 km away. From this point trekking has to be careful, as the route is steep. At Sangam top the Baltal route and the Pahalgam route join up. The holy cave is quite close. Up to Baltal there is transport and from Baltal ponies, dandies, porters etc are available on Government rates. Assistance is available at the tourist office.

1. Pahalgam
2. Chandanwari 16 km 2895 mts
3. Pissu Top 3 km 3377 mts
4. Zoji Bal 4 km
5. Naga Koti 2 km
6. Sheshnag 3 km 3352 mts
7. Warbal 1 km
8. Mahagunas Pass 3.6 km
9. Pabi Bal 0.4 km
10. Poshpatri 1 km 4114 mts
11. Panchtarni 8 km 3657 mts
12. Sant Singh 3 km
13. Holy Cave 3 km 3952 mts

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