Best Time To Visit Amarnath

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Jun 21, 2021: Amarnath Yatra 2021 has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the devotees can attend the morning and evening aarti virtually online on the Shri Amarnat (Read More)hji Shrine Board website. The pratham poojan is on 24 June 2021, 10:30 AM onwards, while the live aarti will be broadcasted from 28 June 2021 to 22 June 2021. The aarti timings will be 6 AM - 6:30 AM and 5 PM -5:30 PM.

What is the best time to visit Amarnath?

Amarnath Yatra is expected to start on 28 June 2021 and end on 22 August 2021. However, in view of the covid-19 situation in India, the registration for Amarnath Yatra 2021 is temporarily suspended. Also, no person below the age of 13 years and above 75 years and a women with more than six weeks' pregnancy will be permitted to undertake the Amarnath Yatra in 2021.

Amarnath Cave and Temple is not accessible to tourists for the most part of the year. The Amarnath Yatra is for a specific period and is announced each year. It usually begins on the auspicious day of Skandshasthi (as per the Hindu calendar) in July and ends of Shravan Purnima (Raksha Bandhan) in August. So, the best time to visit Amarnath is July-August.

Weather in Amarnath

Upcoming Amarnath Weather

Monthly Weather in Amarnath

Month	High/Low (°C)	Rain
January	-11°/ -19°	14 days
February	-7°/ -17°	5 days
March	-5°/ -14°	10 days
April	-1°/ -10°	6 days
May	1°/ -6°	14 days
June	3°/ -3°	10 days
July	6°/ 0°	21 days
August	7°/ 1°	15 days
September	7°/ -1°	3 days
October	-0°/ -7°	10 days
November	-4°/ -12°	6 days
December	-9°/ -17°	4 days

More about Best Time to Travel to Amarnath

Amarnath in Summer (March - June)

Summers in Amarnath are neither too hot nor cold with temperatures ranging from 9 - 34 degrees. The Amarnath cave is one of the major attractions there that remains covered in snow throughout the year except for summer when it is open for the pilgrims to visit. People visit the cave annually trekking through the steep terrain to seek darshan of the shiv lingam made of ice that grows up vertically. Hence, this is an excellent time to visit Amarnath if you wish to see the cave.

Amarnath in Monsoon (July - September)

June to September is a great time to visit Amarnath because the famous Amarnath Yatra begins any time from June to September, coinciding with the holy month of Shravana. Pilgrims from all over the country visit it in huge numbers to attend this. Remember to wear comfortable woollen clothes while you trek to Amarnath. Trekking becomes difficult during this time as the mountains surrounding the cave are covered in snow completely. Also, unseasonal blizzards in late August has previously caused damage to the lives of many tourists. Travelling to Amarnath requires you to carry a lot of protection gears, so go with full preparation.

Amarnath in Winter (October - February)

As winters approach, the temperatures fall to - 8 degrees and all the surrounding mountains are covered in snow and fog. It is advisable to not travel to Amarnath during winters due to the extreme cold. Trekking at this time will lead to significant discomfort. The cave is not opened for the pilgrims as well, making it pointless to visit Amarnath at this time of the year.

Events in Amarnath

Amarnath Yatra

July - August

The Amarnath yatra route attracts lakhs of pilgrims every year who visit the site during Shravani Mela in July-August (Shravan month in Hindu calendar) - the only time in the whole year when the Amarn (Read More)ath Cave is accessible. The cave is placed at an altitude of 3,888m, about 141 km from Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir and reached through Pahalgam town. The shrine has an important part to play in Hinduism and is considered to be one of the holiest shrines in Hinduism. The annual 'Amarnath Yatra' is marked by 'Pratham Pujan' which is said to invoke the blessings of Baba Amarnath.