Amarnath Yatra 2025: The advance registration process for the Amarnath Yatra 2025, one of the most sacred Hindu pilgrimages, has begun on April 14. The Yatra, which draws thousands of devotees from across India, will commence on July 3 and conclude on August 9, 2025. The pilgrimage will last for approximately 45 days. To participate in the Amarnath Yatra 2025, devotees should first complete the registration process, which can be done either online or offline. The pilgrimage to the Holy Cave of Amarnath involves trekking at altitudes as high as 14,800 feet. This sacred journey leads to the Amarnath Cave in Jammu and Kashmir, where a natural ice Shiva Lingam forms annually.
Amarnath Yatra 2025: Important dates
• Amarnath Yatra Starts: 3 July 2025.
• Amarnath Yatra Ends: 9 August 2025.
• Registration Begins: 14 April 2025
Registration Process:
Devotees can Fill Application Form online, Verify OTP Received, Application Processing and SMS Sent to Applicant, Pay Application Fees Online, Pay Application Fees Online.
How To Reach?
Reaching Amarnath Shrine has become easier over the years. It can be reached through either of the two routes viz around 32 km long Pahalgam route or around 14 km long Baltal route.
a) Yatra base camp for Baltal route is located at Baltal (near Sonamarg) in Ganderbal District. Baltal is around 95 km from Srinagar via road.
b) Yatra base camp for Pahalgam route is located at Nunwan (near Pahalgam) in Anantnag District. Nunwan is around 90 km from Srinagar via road.
Yatra Access Control Gate on Baltal route is located at Domail (at the distance of around 2.5 km from Baltal).
Yatra Access Control Gate on Pahalgam route is located at Chandanwari (at a distance of around 12 kmm from Nunwan).
Furthermore, round the year road / rail / air connectivity is available to reach Amarnath Shrine.
Here are list of some trains:
Jabalpur – Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Weekly Express.
Bhagalpur – Jammu Tawi Amarnath Express.
Gorakhpur–Jammu Tawi Amarnath Superfast Express.
Guwahati – Jammu Tawi Amarnath Express.
About Amarnath Cave
The world famous shrine of Amarnath ji is situated about 48 Kms. from Pahalgam and attracts devotees from all over India. It is located in the Anantnag district at an altitude of about 13,000 ft. from the sea level. It is considered one of the holiest shrines in Hinduism. The journey is dedicated to Lord Shiva and known for naturally occurring ice lingam that represents the deity. The ice pillar present inside the cave is also called ice lingham, the phallic symbol of Lord Shiva. Two smaller ice stalagmite represent Parvati, his wife, and Ganesha, his son. This visual holds significant meaning for Shiva Devotees.
Historical and Cultural Significance Of Amarnath Yatra
The Amarnath Cave has special significance in the Hindu religion. This is the Cave which was chosen by Lord Shiva for narrating the secrets of immortality and creation of Universe to Goddess Parvati. It has been a central pilgrimage site for Hindus for centuries.
Notably, Hindu pilgrims believe that the height of the lingam increases and decreases with the phases of the moon. Thousands of Hindus go on a pilgrimage up to the cave in the month of Shravan (on the full moon in August). It is believed that at this time the lingam reaches its biggest size.
Description Of The Holy Cave
The cave is quite enormous. Its entrance is about forty yards horizontally and in height it is about 75 feet and is sloping 80 feet deep down inside the mountain. Inside the cave is an ice-lingam of about five feet high and at the top it forms a cone.
Story Behind The Cave
It is believed that centuries ago Goddess Parvati asked Lord Shiva to let her know why and when he started wearing the beads of heads. To which, Shiva replied whenever you are born I add one more head in my beads Maa Parvati then said, “My Lord, my body is destroyed every time and I die again and again, but you are Immortal. Please let me know the secret of this.” Lord Shiva then said that it is due to Amar Katha.
Maa Parvati then insisted that she may be told that secret (Amar Katha). Lord Shiva continued postponing this for a long time. On Maa Parvati’s continuous demand, he made up his mind to tell the immortal secret. For this, he started to look for a place where no living being could listen it. He then chose Amarnath Cave and it became a history.
For all these reasons, the Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage is considered one of the most important pilgrimages that one should undertake in their lifetime. The Yatra holds cultural and spiritual importance, symbolising faith, devotion, and the connection between humanity and the divine. It offers peace, spirituality and brings you closer to the divine power.
