Amarnath Temple Jammu

About Amarnath Temple Jammu

Amarnath Temple is located in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir. It is one of India's most famous pilgrimage destinations dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is 5,000 years old and it is one of the 51 Maha Shakti Peethas. The Amarnath cave has a Shivaling naturally formed with ice, which is the same as Lord Shiva, as this place is visited by millions of devotees from all over the world for the challenging mountainous trek called Amarnath Yatra. The best time to visit is during the Sharavan months, that is, July to August, as a festival like Maha Shivratri is celebrated with great enthusiasm. To reach Amarnath Temple, there are two routes available for undertaking the Amarnath Yatra: via Baltal or Pahalgam. The Baltal route is shorter and has hard trekking, while the Pahalgam route is longer but is generally preferred by most of the devotees. It usually takes 3 to 5 days to reach Amarnath from the base point. For more details, check our latest blog on Amarnath Yatra Online registration and more.

How to Reach Amarnath Temple

The temple can be easily reached by taking the given ways.

By Air

The nearest airport is Srinagar Airport, 100 km from the temple. Local public transport and taxis are available for one to reach the temple. There are flights from various major cities to this airport.

By Rail

The nearest railway station is Jammu Tawi railway station, approximately 270 km from the temple. You either take public transport or hire a private taxi to reach the temple.

By Road

The temple is easily accessible by modes of road. One can take the public transport or private taxi operated between the nearby cities. Thus, one can reach the temple by road easily.

Best Time to Visit Shri Amarnathji Temple

The best time to visit this temple is from July and August. This yatra takes place mostly during this time. The devotees visit this place in large numbers during this time.

Darshan Timings
Opening Timing - 6:00 AM
Closing Timing - 6:00 PM
Aarti Timings
Morning Aarti: 06:00 AM – 6:30 AM
Evening Aarti: 05:00 PM – 5:30 PM 
Dress Code Traditional and formal clothing
Photography Allowed
Prasad Not available