21, July 2014
Sri AMARNATH JI blessed us on 05th July 2014. After my Yatra to Kailash and Chardham (Yamunothri, Gangotri, Badrinath, and Kedarnath), my dream of a Yatra to Amarnath was fulfilled. The main itinerary in this yatra is Amarnath, Shiv Khori Cave, and Shri Vaishno Devi Cave. During our Amarnath Yatra, some of the tourist places like Srinagar Dal Lake, Shikara ride (Boat ride), Nishat Garden, Mughal Garden, Sonamarg, Gulmarg, Sri Sankaracharya Temple, and Shri Raghunath Temple at Srinagar, were also added, since it may not be possible to make a second trip to these places.
GULMARG
It is a hill station often used as a commercial route between the Mughals and British rulers. It would be a wonderful place for skating during the snow season. 52 Km from Srinagar at an average elevation of 2690 meters (8825 feet). The previous name was Gaurimarg, named after Maa Shri Devi Parvathi. (Gauri – Parvathi Marg – meadow). So it is called as Meadow of Shri Parvathi Devi. There is also a Shiva temple by the wife of a king. The original name was changed to Gulmarg Mogul King Yousuf Shah and Jahangir. The LOC lies within a km from Gulmarg.
It was raining when we reached Gulmarg also phase II was also closed. There was no activity of skating. After rain, thick mist also covered the mountains and some of us skipped the cable car ride. Instead, we went for horse riding to see the flowers.
Valley of flowers
Valley of flowers
A private hotel
A Shiv mandir
The cable trolley service station
Enjoying the horse ride in the rain
... OM SHIVAYA NAMA ...
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