PANCHTARNI
From Sheshnag one has to climb a steep height across Mahagunas Pass at 4276 mtrs.(14000 ft) for
4.6 Km
and then descend to the meadow lands of Panjtarni at a height of 3657
mtrs (12000 ft). Due to cold harsh winds it is strongly recommended that
Yatris should carry their quota of Woolens and Vaseline! Some Yatris
are also affected by
deficiency of oxygen. Some may
get the feeling of nausea. Dry fruits, sour and sweet eatables like
Lemon appear to control these symptoms but it is best to contact the
nearest medical post immediately. The route to Mahagunas is full of
rivulets, water falls and springs. At Panjtarni, at the feet of
BHAIRAV MOUNT, Five Rivers flow which apparently originated from
Lord Shiva's Hair (Jataon). Pilgrims camp at Panjtarni on the 3rd night.
THE HOLY CAVE SHRI AMARNATH
On the way to
The Holy Cave,
one comes across the Sangam of Amravati and Panjtarni rivers. Some
pilgrims take bath at Amravati near the Holy Cave before going for
Darshan. There are two smaller Shivlings one of Maa Parvati and other
of Shri Ganesh. It may be noted that after having early Darshan of the
Shiv Linga at
Holy Cave, one can return to Panjtarni well in time the same day.
From Jammu, one has to go by road to Srinagar and then to reach Baltal via Sonamarg.
This is a 14 km. steep trek – one
way. Only the very fit can go and come back the same day after trekking
for 28 kms. It is possible to
hire ponies or palkies. Baltal is, more popular because of its shorter distance
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As
the Yatra proceeds further from Chandanwari one climbs a height to
reach Pissu Top. It is said that to be the first to reach for darshan of
Bhole Nath Shivshankar, there was a war between
Devtas and Rakshas. With the power of Shiv, devtas could kill the
rakshas in such large number that the heap of their dead bodies
resulted in this high mountain.
Sheshnag
– is actually a mountain which derives its name from its Seven Peaks,
resembling the heads of the mythical snake. The second night's camp at
Sheshnag overlooks the deep blue waters of Sheshnag lake,
and glaciers beyond. There are legends of love and revenge too
associated with Sheshnag, and at the camp these are narrated by
campfires. The stillness of the Himalayan night increases your inner
joy. Once you take bath and enjoy the scenic view, life takes a whole
new meaning altogether.
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