Shree Amarnath Pilgrimage

The Shree Amarnath Pilgrimage stands as a profound spiritual odyssey in the Vaidik Sanatan Dharma, venerating the sacred Ice Lingam of Lord Shiva (Swayambhu), the self-manifesting lingam—enshrined in the Himalayan cave of Amarnath at an altitude of over 3,658 meters. As described in the Shiva Purana, this sanctified site marks the divine moment when Mahadev imparted the secrets of creation, preservation, dissolution, and immortality to Goddess Parvati, a revelation echoed in the esoteric currents of Shaiva Tantra, where the Ice Lingam forms and dissolves with the lunar rhythms, embodying the cyclical nature of cosmic consciousness. Flanked by two sacred ice formations symbolizing Shakti as Parvati and wisdom as Ganesha, the cave becomes a sacred triad of divine energies, transforming into a tirtha—a liminal space where the seeker’s Atman communes with the Paramatman.  Complementing this Shaiva pilgrimage is the sacred shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi in the Trikuta hills of Jammu, where the dynamic and nurturing energy of the Divine Mother draws millions of devotees on a parallel path of devotion and inner realization. These two Himalayan sanctuaries—Amarnath and Vaishno Devi—embody the intertwined principles of Shiva and Shakti, the stillness and dynamism of the cosmos, offering a holistic spiritual journey toward moksha through devotion, austerity, and divine communion. Each year, during the holy month of Shravan, nearly 200,000 pilgrims undertake this arduous yet transformative yatra guided by scriptures, mythology, and esoteric Tantra, and facilitated with care and expertise by Karnali Excursions, pilgrims are invited to walk these ancient paths not just as travelers, but as seekers seeking moksha—embracing a transformative experience of truth (Satyam), consciousness (Shivam), and bliss (Sundaram).