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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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13°C
Mostly clear
Feels 12°C
💧 37%
🌬 9 km/h
Source: Open-Meteo (ECMWF + DWD ICON)📍 34.215°, 75.501°
Next 14 days
Open-MeteoToday
11 Sept
🌦️
13° 1°
☔ 30%
UV 9
Tomorrow
12 Sept
🌦️
11° 0°
☔ 65%
UV 9
Sun
13 Sept
🌦️
10° -2°
☔ 81%
UV 9
Mon
14 Sept
🌦️
11° 1°
☔ 78%
UV 9
Tue
15 Sept
🌦️
12° 1°
☔ 84%
UV 7
Wed
16 Sept
🌦️
9° 0°
☔ 100%
UV 8
Thu
17 Sept
❄️
7° -2°
☔ 90%
UV 8
Fri
18 Sept
🌦️
9° -3°
☔ 53%
Sat
19 Sept
🌦️
10° -2°
☔ 59%
UV 8
Sun
20 Sept
🌦️
10° -2°
☔ 39%
UV 8
Mon
21 Sept
🌤️
11° 0°
☔ 45%
UV 8
Tue
22 Sept
🌦️
11° 0°
☔ 47%
UV 8
Wed
23 Sept
❄️
9° 0°
☔ 31%
UV 8
Thu
24 Sept
🌦️
11° -1°
☔ 27%
UV 8
What was the weather like this week?
Averages for the same 7-day window from previous years (Open-Meteo ERA5 archive).
2025
7°C
High 12°C / Low 3°C
💧 61.8mm over 7 days
2024
8°C
High 11°C / Low 4°C
💧 35.7mm over 7 days
2023
7°C
High 12°C / Low 1°C
💧 8.7mm 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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