The legend about the importance of Amarnath ji cave is chosen by Bhole Shankar for narrating the secrets of immortality and creation of Universe to Maa Parvati Ji. The story goes like this. Centuries ago Maa Parvati Shiv Ji to let her know why and when he started wearing the beads of heads (Mund Mala). Bhole Shankar replied when ever you are born I add one more head in my beads. Maa Parvati 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. " Bhole Shankar replied that it is due to Amar Katha".

When to take up Yatra: The Amarnath Yatra is organized every year and the registration is done by the J&K Govt. during the month of Sharavan (July and August) the dates however, vary every year looking at the weather conditions and according to Purnima (Raksha Bandhan) in the month of Sharavan ( Vikrama Samwat). Yatra to Baba Amarnath Holy Cave for which one has to trek a height of about 14500 Ft. is full of thrill and joy.

Climate: The climatic conditions are very uncertain. Rain or snowfall may take place at any time or place during the yatra. It is to be particularly noted that abrupt changes in temperature might occur. Sunny weather may turn into rain/snow fall in a short time. The temperature may fall upto 5 degree Celsius.

How to perform Pilgrimage: For performing this Yatra, one is required to get registered which is done by the Jammu and Kashmir Government which can be arranged by the Shangloo Travels Pvt. Ltd. Itself which is sister concern of Mahjong group of Houseboats.

Things to Carry: Because of the unpredictable weather conditions, which often are wet and extremely cold during the Yatra period, Pilgrims are advis3ed to carry raincoat, woolen clothing, small umbrella and some tinned try eatable items.

AMARNATH YATRA JI PROGRAMS:

• Day 01: Srinagar - Pahalgam (93 Kms).
• Day 02: Pahalgam - Chandanwari - Sheshnag.
• Day 03: Sheshnag - Panchtarni.
• Day 04: Panchtarni - Amarnath - Baltal.
• Day 05: Baltal - Sonmarg - Srinagar
  
  
• ALTERNATIVE STAGES: Via Pahalgam
• Day 01: Jammu/Srinagar - Pahalgam Day.
• 02: Pahalgam - Chandanwari - Sheshnag.
• Day 03: Sheshnag - Panchtarni - Amarnath - Panchtarni Day.
• 04: Panchtarni - Sheshnag - Pahalgam.
• Day 05: Pahalgam - Srinagar/Jammu.
  
  
• Via Baltal:-
• Day 01: Srinagar - Sonmarg - Baltal.
• Day 02: Baltal - Amarnath - Baltal.
• Day 03: Baltal - Srinagar