The Pahalgam to Amarnath route starts from the Pahalgam base camp. The yatra is completed in around 3 to 5 days, covering a total distance of 36 to 48 kilometers.
Pahalgam- Chandanwari-Pissu top-sheshnag- Panchtarni- Amarnath Cave
The Baltal to Amarnath route starts from Baltal in Sonmarg. This is the shorter route as compared to Pahalgam route. Baltal to Amarnath cave distance is 14 km and can be completed in 1 or 2 days.
Baltal-Domali- Barari-sangam-Amarnath Cave
> Short But difficult > No Pony available > Only dandies are available
> Long But Easy > Pony and dandies available > Perfect route for Senior citizens available
You can also avail the benefits of Amarnath Helicopter service. The Amarnath Helicopter route are Neelgrath-Panjtarni-Neelgrath, and Sgr-Neelgrath-Sgr / Sgr-Pahalgam-Sg