Tag: Pahalgam
Amarnath yatra resumes from Pahalgam
July 18 (TravelAndy): After a week-long suspension following the violence in Kashmir on July 9, the Amarnath Yatra resumed from its traditional Pahalgam route today, said reports.
Over the past week, the Amarnath pilgrims were taking the Baltal route.
The Baltal route in Kashmir is a longer route that is generally avoided by pilgrims because of its high-altitude passes. Continue reading Amarnath yatra resumes from Pahalgam
Ice-climbing event at Pahalgam
December 31 (TravelAndy): The north Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir is holding an ice climbing event in Pahalgam, said reports.
The tourism department of the northern most state of India, in collaboration with J&K Mountaineering and Hiking Club, identified Aru valley and Chandanwari glaciers in Pahalgam for the event.
Around 12 trained mountaineers are taking part in the event. Continue reading Ice-climbing event at Pahalgam