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Amarnath Cave
Naturally formed ice Shiva-lingam inside the cave shrine.
Amarnath Cave
About Amarnath Cave
Amarnath Cave is a popular travel destination in Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Source ↗🧭Trek & yatra knowledge
Difficulty
difficultAltitude
2,130 → 3,888 m
AMS risk
highTrek
36.0 km· 5d
Altitude note: Diamox (doctor-prescribed) strongly recommended. Acclimatize 2-3 days before going higher.
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Fitness required
Mandatory Compulsory Health Certificate (CHC) from SASB-authorized doctor. Age limit: 13-75. Pregnant women not permitted. Pahalgam route: 36 km over 5 days. Baltal: 14 km, 1-2 days.
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What to pack
(11 items)- ✓High-ankle trek shoes (already broken-in)
- ✓Raincoat + waterproof trek poncho
- ✓Heavy woollens, thermal inners, warm cap, gloves
- ✓Walking stick (available at base camps)
- ✓LED torch + batteries
- ✓Windcheater
- ✓Sunglasses UV400, sunscreen SPF 50+
- ✓Personal medicines + Diamox (with CHC)
- ✓Yatra Permit Card (laminated)
- ✓Aadhaar card original + 4 photos
- ✓Small shoulder bag for essentials
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Full permit hub →Permits & registrations
SASB yatra registration (mandatory)
Opens ~mid-April each year. ₹220 registration fee. Slot-wise booking by date.
Compulsory Health Certificate (CHC)
From SASB-authorized doctor in your city. Valid 28 days. Age 13-75 only.
Yatra Permit Card (RFID)
Issued at Jammu/Kashmir on presenting registration + CHC + ID
Weather & climate
NowUpdated just now
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15°C
Light drizzle
Feels 14°C
💧 51%
🌬 9 km/h
🌧 0.1 mm
Source: Open-Meteo (ECMWF + DWD ICON)📍 34.215°, 75.501°
Next 14 days
Open-MeteoToday
28 Jul
🌦️
15° 5°
☔ 100%
UV 10
Tomorrow
29 Jul
🌦️
16° 1°
☔ 94%
UV 10
Thu
30 Jul
🌧️
15° 3°
☔ 100%
UV 10
Fri
31 Jul
🌧️
15° 5°
☔ 91%
UV 9
Sat
01 Aug
🌦️
15° 5°
☔ 71%
UV 9
Sun
02 Aug
🌧️
16° 5°
☔ 74%
UV 10
Mon
03 Aug
🌧️
14° 5°
☔ 88%
Tue
04 Aug
🌦️
12° 4°
☔ 98%
UV 7
Wed
05 Aug
🌦️
14° 4°
☔ 96%
UV 9
Thu
06 Aug
🌦️
14° 4°
☔ 86%
UV 8
Fri
07 Aug
☁️
16° 3°
☔ 67%
UV 8
Sat
08 Aug
🌦️
17° 4°
☔ 71%
UV 9
Sun
09 Aug
🌧️
17° 5°
☔ 84%
UV 8
Mon
10 Aug
🌧️
17° 5°
☔ 92%
UV 9
What was the weather like this week?
Averages for the same 7-day window from previous years (Open-Meteo ERA5 archive).
2025
11°C
High 15°C / Low 8°C
💧 20.1mm over 7 days
2024
12°C
High 17°C / Low 7°C
💧 29.7mm over 7 days
2023
7°C
High 10°C / Low 2°C
💧 29.4mm over 7 days
Must-visit attractions
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Pahalgam
Starting town of the traditional trek, alpine meadows and pine forests.
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Baltal
Shorter northern route base camp via Sonmarg.
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Chandanwari
First stage of the Pahalgam route, glacier bridge.
🍽️Food & dining in Amarnath Cave
Must-try dishes
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Rogan Josh
CurrySlow-cooked lamb in red Kashmiri chilli and yogurt gravy.
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Kashmiri Pulao
RiceSaffron-laced rice with dry fruits, mild and aromatic.
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Sheermal
BreadMildly sweet saffron flatbread, often eaten with kahwa.
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Kahwa
BeverageGreen tea with saffron, cinnamon, and crushed almonds.
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Gushtaba
CurrySoft minced-lamb meatballs in yogurt gravy — a wazwan classic.
Food streets & hotspots
- 📍Pahalgam Main Market· Yatra base
Bakeries, kebab stalls, and Kashmiri tea stops before the trek.
- 📍Langars en route· Yatra path
Free community meals at volunteer tents along both routes.
Restaurant data is being collected.
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