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Amarnath

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Amarnath Amarnath also known as Amarnath Dham is a holy place for Hindu Shrines. "For those who journey with faith , it is rewarding experience, this simple visitation to a cave -shrine , the home of the Himalayan medicant who is the destroyer and healer,the greatest of Hindu God"     Anantnag District is famous for Amarnath Ji cave situated at Mount Amarnath whose altitude is about 5,486 m. above sea level. The world famous Shrine of Amarnath is situated about 48k.m. from Pahalgam and attracts devotees from all over India.              The Himalayan pilgrimage are the oldest organised travel system , evolved overtime by Hindu Sages and embodying the spirit of wander, adventure and spirituality.     One of the holy trinity , Shiva is a living God . The Most ancient and sacred book of India , the Rig Veda evokes his presence in its hymns. Vedic myths , rituals and even astronomy testify to his existence from the d...

Gulmarg

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Gulmarg- The skiing School and Honeymoon. Situated at an altitude of 2730 m. above sea level , Gulmarg is a popular skiing destination located in Pir Panjal Range  of Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Surrounded by snow-covered lofty Himalayas, meadows of flowers, deep ravines, evergreen forested valleys, Gulmarg also has the World's second-highest Gondola ride.     Among one of the top honeymoon locations Gulmarg boasts of being a beautiful town without the crowd like Manali and Shimala. Gulmarg has also been developed as an adventure hub as an Indian Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering is located here. A lot of courses on treeking , mountaineering, skiing, etc. are offered by ITSM at a great prices here. However, if you planning to do a course, it is advisable to book it well in advance. History of Gulmarg: Gulmarg- The meadow of Flowers. Originally called Gauri Marg meaning (the path of Devi Gauri) it was renamed to Gulmarg ("meadow of Flowers"...