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Hindu temple · Anantnag and Ganderbal districts, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh

Amarnath Cave

The ice lingam of Shiva.

Best monthsJul-Aug
BusiestThe yatra season, usually July-August
Nearest airportSrinagar (SXR)
Month by month
  1. JAnuary
  2. FEbruary
  3. MArch
  4. APril
  5. MAy
  6. JUne
  7. JUly (good)
  8. AUgust (good)
  9. SEptember
  10. OCtober
  11. NOvember
  12. DEcember

Why people go

A high cave at about 3,880 m where an ice stalagmite forms each year. The yatra runs for a few weeks in July and August, from Pahalgam or Baltal, with compulsory registration and a health certificate.

Getting there

  • Nearest airports: Srinagar (SXR), about 71 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
  • Nearest major railway station: Srinagar railway station (SINA), about 64 km. Smaller stations may be closer.
  • Base: our Srinagar and Kashmir Valley guide covers where to stay and how to get there.

Tips before you go

  • Registration and a compulsory health certificate are needed; dates are announced each spring by the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board.
  • Helicopter tickets are sold only through official channels.
  • Acclimatise in Pahalgam or Sonamarg before the climb.

Visiting from abroad?

Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome, but the inner sanctum may be reserved for Hindus and staff at the gate decide. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and follow the queue rules. OCI and foreign passport holders: carry your passport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Amarnath Cave?
Amarnath Cave is in Anantnag and Ganderbal districts, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
How do I reach Amarnath Cave?
The nearest airport on our list is Srinagar (SXR), about 71 km away in a straight line, and the nearest major railway station is Srinagar railway station, about 64 km away.
What is the best time to visit Amarnath Cave?
Jul-Aug is the most comfortable. The busiest times are The yatra season, usually July-August.
Can non-Hindus or foreigners visit Amarnath Cave?
Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome; follow the dress code and the instructions of staff at the gate.

How we chose: real demand, from monthly Google searches in India (Semrush, India database, monthly Google searches, checked 21 Oct 2026), plus the circuits families actually travel. Locations: Wikidata (CC0) and Wikipedia. Airports and stations are the nearest on our own lists, measured in a straight line, so check flights and road times. We do not list timings or fees because they change; check with the temple. Checked 21 Oct 2026.

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