The distance of 400 kilometres between Jammu to Baltal can be covered by Taxis and Buses provided by the Tourist Reception Centre, Jammu and Kashmir Government. One can also come to Srinagar by road and cover up the distance from Srinagar to Baltal by road.

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Amarnath, situated at 3888 m, 142 kilometres from Srinagar, is a very famous holy cave attracting many Indians, especially Hindus and people from the overseas who are in awe of the powerful and mighty Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva is ever present there in the form of a Lingam. Even in the extremes of the climate, dedicated devotees of Lord Shiva go there to get a glimpse of the eternal Lingam. Amaranth Yatra schedule is given out by the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) every year.

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Amarnath Yatra is organised every year by the Jammu and Kashmir State Government. The publication of this journey is published every year in month of June. For devotees wanting to visit Amarnath during this period have to register them. The application from is given out by the Indian Government. This year the Amarnath Yatra is starting from 1st July 2010 to 24th July 2010.

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Helicopter services are provided to cover the distance between Baltal and Panjtarni and between Pahalgam and Panjtarni for the convenience of the devotees every year during the Amarnath Yatra in the months of July and August. While doing Amarnath Yatra by helicopter there is saving of four days of trekking and distance to be travelled reduces to six kilometers from a total of thirty four kilometers. Advance booking of helicopter services is advisable as ther may be huge rush during the Amarnath Yatra

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