The holy Amarnath Cave is situated around 45 kms. from Pahalgam. lakhs of pilgrim who takes Amarnath tour visit the Amaranth cave is abode of Lord Shiva start their tour from Pahalgam. Mighty Amarnath cave is situated on the himalyan mountains at height on 13,000 feet. Devotees visit for darshan of self-made ice shiva lingam. The lakhs of Hindu pilgrims undertake the tour (yatra) to the Amarnath Cave from all parts of India and world in the month of Sawan (from June-August). Devotee visit to holy cave by trek or pony or palki. Even helicopter booking for Amarnath from Pahalgam is available. Helicopter ticket from Pahalgam is also available for Panchtarni. According to the legend, the Lord Shiva narrated to Parvati the key of creation, within the caves of Amarnath. Without their knowledge, a pair of mating doves eavesdropped on their conversation and having learnt it, they were reborn over and once again and since, have made this cave their eternal abode.
