Jammu

Amarnath Yatra

The Amarnath Yatra is an annual Hindu pilgrimage to the Amarnath Cave in Jammu and Kashmir, India, dedicated to Lord Shiva. The cave houses an ice formation known as the Shivalingam, which is believed to be a natural manifestation of Lord Shiva. The yatra typically takes place during the summer months, from late June to August, coinciding with the Hindu month of Shravan. Pilgrims travel through challenging terrain, with routes from Pahalgam or Baltal to reach the cave. The yatra attracts thousands of devotees seeking blessings and spiritual fulfillment. The journey is marked by devotion, rituals, and the stunning natural beauty of the Himalayas.

Sanasar Jammu

Compared to the popular places, we know not many would have heard about Sanasar. Even the natives do not want to advertise about and prefer keeping it the way it is. They opine that keeping the rural charm is the best way to go. And this individuality is what drives the tourists in hordes to this sleepy village. You need to visit it to believe it.

Sanasar is an unspoilt rural village located on 17 km west of Patnitop. Sanasar is a name given to the two small local villages of ‘Sana’ and ‘Sar’ in Udhampur District of Jammu and Kashmir. At an elevation of 2,050 meters, Sanasar is picturesque cup shaped meadow, which is surrounded by dense coniferous trees. The temperature does fluctuate drastically and find it difficult balancing within the extremes.