Amarnath cave is a Hindu shrine located in Jammu and Kashmir, India. The cave is situated at an altitude of 3,888 m (12,756 ft), about 141 km (88 mi) from Srinagar.The cave is surrounded by snowy mountains. The cave itself is covered with snow most of the year except for a short period of time in summer when it is open for pilgrims. Hundreds of thousands of Hindu devotees make an annual pilgrimage to the Amarnath cave across challenging mountainous terrain.
Story of Immortality - Amar KathaOnce Goddess Parvati question Lord Shiva for the reason why he wear Mund Mala (Necklace of skulls) around his neck. As answer, Lord said that he adds on a new skull to the necklace when the Goddess died and revived. The reply made the Goddess curious to know the reason for Lord’s immortality. Also, she wanted to scroll the reason why she had to face the life cycle. To satiate the query of the Goddess, Lord Shiva asked her to listen to Amar Katha. The Katha is said to behold the story of immortality. To begin the secret, Lord wanted to find an isolated place free from the mark of a human being or living element. During his search, he discovered Amarnath Cave. On the way to cave, he discarded his belongings such as his bull, son Ganesha, Moon, Snake and five elements. He wanted that none of the living thing should hear this secret. After leaving all the living elements, Lord Shiva entered the cave with Goddess Parvati. He then sat down on the deer skin. To make sure that no living thing is available around the cave, he created Kalagni-a Rudra. He ordered the Rudra to eliminate the unwanted elements from around the cave. Lord Shiva starts narrating the tale. Despite of every possible effort taken by him, a pigeon egg left hidden beneath the bedding of the Lord. During the story, the egg hatched and a pair of pigeons appeared. After listening to the story, both the pigeons become immortal. After so many years, several pilgrims have reported that a pair of pigeons can still be seen around the cave.
Advance tickets can be booked online only on this website.
As per Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, Amarnathji Yatra 2021 will be for the period
1st July 2021 to 15th August 2021.
PLEASE NOTE: With one credit/debit card, a maximum of five passengers can be booked within a period of one month. The same credit/debit card can not be used for booking of tickets for the next one month.
The credit/debit card used for booking shall be verified by us at the time of the issuance of boarding pass at Neelgrath. Without this, boarding shall be denied and cancellation charges shall apply.
Only return tickets can be booked through advance booking.
Each Yatri would be required to provide Compulsory Health Certificate as per Shrine Board's Performa available on http://www.shriamarnathjishrine.com/ at the time of boarding the helicopter at Neelgrath
In case the Yatri fails to provide the Compulsory Health Certificate, GVHL reserves the right to Not issue Boarding Pass to the Yatri and will not be entitled to any refund of ticket fare
All passengers holding our Online Ticket must produce the Credit / Debit Card from which the booking was made failing which the Boarding shall be denied.
Do’s
1. Increase your fitness. Start a 4-5 km morning/evening walk at least a month prior to the Yatra. This is to improved the oxygen efficiency of your body.
2. Take Palkis/Horses instead of trekking to avoid high altitude sickness.
3. Take short breaks to catch your breath when tired.
4. Notice any symptoms such as extreme tiredness, headache, nausea, loss of appetite or vomiting.
5. Saree is NOT a suitable dress for the Yatra. Salwar Kameez, pant-shirt or a track suit will be better. Ladies who are more than 6 week pregnant shall not be allowed to undertake the pilgrimage.
6. Keep spare clothes and eatables in a suitable water proof bag.
7. Carry some cold cream/Vaseline/sunscreen to protect your hands /face against sunburn etc.
8. Keep in your pocket your yatra Permit or any other identity card, incase of an emergency.
Don’ts
1. Don’t stop at places which are marked by warning notices.
2. Don’t exert yourself too much and get out of breath.
3. Don’t ignore any symptoms such as extreme tiredness, headache, nausea, loss of appetite or vomiting.
4. Don’t use slippers because there are steep rises and falls on the route to the Holy Cave. Only wear trekking shoes with laces.
5. Don’t attempt any short cuts on the route as doing so would be dangerous.
6. Don’t trek alone. Always stay together as a group. Mobile networks do not work at Panchtarni. Incase you are lost or lose any of your group members, there is a Public Announcement (PA) system at Panchtarni.
1. Passengers to check in at least 1 hour prior to the departure of the flight at Neelgrath/Panchtarni. For Panchtarni to Neelgrath sector, passengers will be boarded on a First Come First Basis subject to availability of seats.
2. The trek to the Holy Cave and back to Panchtarni takes approx. 5 hours and the Darshan takes 1 hour. Normally the flights stop after 5 pm, hence, it is likely that passengers reaching Panchtarni after 11 am may be unable to take the flight back to Neelgrath the same day. Such passengers will need to put up for a night at Panchtarni at their own cost and they will be picked up from Panchtarni the next day on first come first serve basis.
3. All passengers will be subjected to security screening prior to boarding the helicopter as per applicable regulations. GVHL reserves to itself the right to refuse to carry any person whom it considers unfit to travel or who in the opinion of GVHL may constitute a risk to the aircraft or to the persons on board.
4. If at any stage it is found that the helicopter is overloaded, GVHL will have the right to decide which passengers or article shall be offloaded and such decision shall be binding.
5. By booking the ticket to Shri Amarnath ji yatra, you agree to receive important alerts like your booking details and updates via sms on your registered/emergency contact number and via email on your registered email id.
6. GVHL is not liable for any loss or damage occasioned by delay in the carriage by air of passengers or baggage. Receipt without complaint of registered baggage on the termination of the journey shall be prima facie evidence that the baggage has been delivered correctly and in good condition.
7. Carriage of dangerous goods/articles is not permitted. Restricted articles include but are not limited to compressed gases, corrosives, explosives, flammable liquids, solids, radioactive materials, poisons, infectious substances and brief cases with installed alarm devices.
8. In case of medical emergency, GVHL reserves the right to board the Patient with one attendant on priority.
9. CANCELLATION: This travel document issued by GVHL shall be subject to the rules of cancellation as follows:
# | Time of cancellation | Cancellation Charges and Refund |
---|---|---|
a. | 0-59 min before the departure of shuttle | No Refund. |
b. | 60 mins - 23:59 hrs before the departure of Shuttle | 50% Refund, after deducting Credit / Debit Card Transaction fee as actually Charged by the Bank and Administrative Charges @ Rs. 150 /- per One Way Ticket Per passenger |
c. | 24 hrs - 47:59 hrs before the departure of Shuttle | 70% refund, after deducting Credit / Debit Card Transaction Fee as actually charged by the Bank and Administrative Charges @ Rs.150/- per One Way Ticket Per passengers. |
d. | 48 hrs or more before the departure of shuttle | Full refund after deducting Credit / Debit Card Transaction Fee as actually charged by the Bank and Administrative Charges @ Rs. 150/- per One Way Ticket Per passenger. |
e. | Shuttle cancelled by Operator | Full refund. |
f. | No show by passenger | No Refund |
Q.1: Can persons who are above 75 years or children below 13 years of age for Amarnath Yatra?
Ans : No. Due to the high altitude nature of the yatra, senior citizens above 75 years of age and Children below 13 years of age are strictly not allowed to undertake the Amarnathji Yatra.
Q.2: When does the Amarnathji Yatra commence ?
Ans : 1st July 2021 to 15th Aug 2021.
Q.3: When does the booking for Amarnathji start?
Ans : Bookings commence on 01st May 2021 at 10:00 am.
Q.4: What are the rules for Booking?
Ans : Using one debit/credit card you may purchase a maximum of 5 tickets in a period of 21 days.
Q.5: What documents are needed?
Ans : Valid ID and Yatra Registration or Health ceritificate are required for travel.
Q.6: Is a health certificate necessary?
Ans : Yes health certificate is necessary.
Q.7: Which sector does Global Vectra HeliCorp operate?
Ans : GVHL will operate in the Neelgrath – Panchtarni – Neelgrath sector from 2021.
Q.8: Is there any other way to get tickets for Amarnathji
Ans : Apart from Online Advance Booking, tickets are available only through current booking at the helipad.
Q.9: Where is the Helipad?
Ans : click here for Helipad location
Q.10: How is the mobile network connectivity in the region?
Ans : Only postpaid mobile numbers work in Jammu & Kashmir. At Neelgrath, most mobile networks like Airtel, Vodafone, Jio and BSNL work. However, data services may or may not work. At Panchtarni, only BSNL network works and data services do not work. In case you are lost or lose any of your group members, there is a Public Announcement (PA) system at Panchtarni.
Q.11: Are Palki, Pony and Porters available at Neelgrath?
Ans : Since Panchtarni is a high altitude region, yatris are advised to take Palki, Pony or Porters from Panchtarni to Amarnath Cave to avoid high altitude sickness. These facilities are available outside the helipad at Pantarni. The rates of all these services are fixed and information about them is displayed on various sign boards across Panchtarni.
Amarnath cave is a Hindu shrine located in Jammu and Kashmir, India. The cave is situated at an altitude of 3,888 m (12,756 ft), about 141 km (88 mi) from Srinagar.The cave is surrounded by snowy mountains. The cave itself is covered with snow most of the year except for a short period of time in summer when it is open for pilgrims. Hundreds of thousands of Hindu devotees make an annual pilgrimage to the Amarnath cave across challenging mountainous terrain.
Story of Immortality - Amar KathaOnce Goddess Parvati question Lord Shiva for the reason why he wear Mund Mala (Necklace of skulls) around his neck. As answer, Lord said that he adds on a new skull to the necklace when the Goddess died and revived. The reply made the Goddess curious to know the reason for Lord’s immortality. Also, she wanted to scroll the reason why she had to face the life cycle. To satiate the query of the Goddess, Lord Shiva asked her to listen to Amar Katha. The Katha is said to behold the story of immortality. To begin the secret, Lord wanted to find an isolated place free from the mark of a human being or living element. During his search, he discovered Amarnath Cave. On the way to cave, he discarded his belongings such as his bull, son Ganesha, Moon, Snake and five elements. He wanted that none of the living thing should hear this secret. After leaving all the living elements, Lord Shiva entered the cave with Goddess Parvati. He then sat down on the deer skin. To make sure that no living thing is available around the cave, he created Kalagni-a Rudra. He ordered the Rudra to eliminate the unwanted elements from around the cave. Lord Shiva starts narrating the tale. Despite of every possible effort taken by him, a pigeon egg left hidden beneath the bedding of the Lord. During the story, the egg hatched and a pair of pigeons appeared. After listening to the story, both the pigeons become immortal. After so many years, several pilgrims have reported that a pair of pigeons can still be seen around the cave.
Advance tickets can be booked online only on this website.
As per Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, Amarnathji Yatra 2021 will be for the period
1st July 2021 to 15th August 2021.
PLEASE NOTE: With one credit/debit card, a maximum of five passengers can be booked within a period of one month. The same credit/debit card can not be used for booking of tickets for the next one month.
The credit/debit card used for booking shall be verified by us at the time of the issuance of boarding pass at Neelgrath. Without this, boarding shall be denied and cancellation charges shall apply.
Only return tickets can be booked through advance booking.
Each Yatri would be required to provide Compulsory Health Certificate as per Shrine Board's Performa available on http://www.shriamarnathjishrine.com/ at the time of boarding the helicopter at Neelgrath
In case the Yatri fails to provide the Compulsory Health Certificate, GVHL reserves the right to Not issue Boarding Pass to the Yatri and will not be entitled to any refund of ticket fare
All passengers holding our Online Ticket must produce the Credit / Debit Card from which the booking was made failing which the Boarding shall be denied.
Do’s
1. Increase your fitness. Start a 4-5 km morning/evening walk at least a month prior to the Yatra. This is to improved the oxygen efficiency of your body.
2. Take Palkis/Horses instead of trekking to avoid high altitude sickness.
3. Take short breaks to catch your breath when tired.
4. Notice any symptoms such as extreme tiredness, headache, nausea, loss of appetite or vomiting.
5. Saree is NOT a suitable dress for the Yatra. Salwar Kameez, pant-shirt or a track suit will be better. Ladies who are more than 6 week pregnant shall not be allowed to undertake the pilgrimage.
6. Keep spare clothes and eatables in a suitable water proof bag.
7. Carry some cold cream/Vaseline/sunscreen to protect your hands /face against sunburn etc.
8. Keep in your pocket your yatra Permit or any other identity card, incase of an emergency.
Don’ts
1. Don’t stop at places which are marked by warning notices.
2. Don’t exert yourself too much and get out of breath.
3. Don’t ignore any symptoms such as extreme tiredness, headache, nausea, loss of appetite or vomiting.
4. Don’t use slippers because there are steep rises and falls on the route to the Holy Cave. Only wear trekking shoes with laces.
5. Don’t attempt any short cuts on the route as doing so would be dangerous.
6. Don’t trek alone. Always stay together as a group. Mobile networks do not work at Panchtarni. Incase you are lost or lose any of your group members, there is a Public Announcement (PA) system at Panchtarni.
1. Passengers to check in at least 1 hour prior to the departure of the flight at Neelgrath/Panchtarni. For Panchtarni to Neelgrath sector, passengers will be boarded on a First Come First Basis subject to availability of seats.
2. The trek to the Holy Cave and back to Panchtarni takes approx. 5 hours and the Darshan takes 1 hour. Normally the flights stop after 5 pm, hence, it is likely that passengers reaching Panchtarni after 11 am may be unable to take the flight back to Neelgrath the same day. Such passengers will need to put up for a night at Panchtarni at their own cost and they will be picked up from Panchtarni the next day on first come first serve basis.
3. All passengers will be subjected to security screening prior to boarding the helicopter as per applicable regulations. GVHL reserves to itself the right to refuse to carry any person whom it considers unfit to travel or who in the opinion of GVHL may constitute a risk to the aircraft or to the persons on board.
4. If at any stage it is found that the helicopter is overloaded, GVHL will have the right to decide which passengers or article shall be offloaded and such decision shall be binding.
5. By booking the ticket to Shri Amarnath ji yatra, you agree to receive important alerts like your booking details and updates via sms on your registered/emergency contact number and via email on your registered email id.
6. GVHL is not liable for any loss or damage occasioned by delay in the carriage by air of passengers or baggage. Receipt without complaint of registered baggage on the termination of the journey shall be prima facie evidence that the baggage has been delivered correctly and in good condition.
7. Carriage of dangerous goods/articles is not permitted. Restricted articles include but are not limited to compressed gases, corrosives, explosives, flammable liquids, solids, radioactive materials, poisons, infectious substances and brief cases with installed alarm devices.
8. In case of medical emergency, GVHL reserves the right to board the Patient with one attendant on priority.
9. CANCELLATION: This travel document issued by GVHL shall be subject to the rules of cancellation as follows:
# | Time of cancellation | Cancellation Charges and Refund |
---|---|---|
a. | 0-59 min before the departure of shuttle | No Refund. |
b. | 60 mins - 23:59 hrs before the departure of Shuttle | 50% Refund, after deducting Credit / Debit Card Transaction fee as actually Charged by the Bank and Administrative Charges @ Rs. 150 /- per One Way Ticket Per passenger |
c. | 24 hrs - 47:59 hrs before the departure of Shuttle | 70% refund, after deducting Credit / Debit Card Transaction Fee as actually charged by the Bank and Administrative Charges @ Rs.150/- per One Way Ticket Per passengers. |
d. | 48 hrs or more before the departure of shuttle | Full refund after deducting Credit / Debit Card Transaction Fee as actually charged by the Bank and Administrative Charges @ Rs. 150/- per One Way Ticket Per passenger. |
e. | Shuttle cancelled by Operator | Full refund. |
f. | No show by passenger | No Refund |
Q.1: Can persons who are above 75 years or children below 13 years of age for Amarnath Yatra?
Ans : No. Due to the high altitude nature of the yatra, senior citizens above 75 years of age and Children below 13 years of age are strictly not allowed to undertake the Amarnathji Yatra.
Q.2: When does the Amarnathji Yatra commence ?
Ans : 1st July 2021 to 15th Aug 2021.
Q.3: When does the booking for Amarnathji start?
Ans : Bookings commence on 01st May 2021 at 10:00 am.
Q.4: What are the rules for Booking?
Ans : Using one debit/credit card you may purchase a maximum of 5 tickets in a period of 21 days.
Q.5: What documents are needed?
Ans : Valid ID and Yatra Registration or Health ceritificate are required for travel.
Q.6: Is a health certificate necessary?
Ans : Yes health certificate is necessary.
Q.7: Which sector does Global Vectra HeliCorp operate?
Ans : GVHL will operate in the Neelgrath – Panchtarni – Neelgrath sector from 2021.
Q.8: Is there any other way to get tickets for Amarnathji
Ans : Apart from Online Advance Booking, tickets are available only through current booking at the helipad.
Q.9: Where is the Helipad?
Ans : click here for Helipad location
Q.10: How is the mobile network connectivity in the region?
Ans : Only postpaid mobile numbers work in Jammu & Kashmir. At Neelgrath, most mobile networks like Airtel, Vodafone, Jio and BSNL work. However, data services may or may not work. At Panchtarni, only BSNL network works and data services do not work. In case you are lost or lose any of your group members, there is a Public Announcement (PA) system at Panchtarni.
Q.11: Are Palki, Pony and Porters available at Neelgrath?
Ans : Since Panchtarni is a high altitude region, yatris are advised to take Palki, Pony or Porters from Panchtarni to Amarnath Cave to avoid high altitude sickness. These facilities are available outside the helipad at Pantarni. The rates of all these services are fixed and information about them is displayed on various sign boards across Panchtarni.
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Account Number | 34893052051 |
Account Holder Name | GLOBAL VECTRA HELICORP LTD |
Name of Bank | State Bank of India Phata, Dist. Rudraprayag, Uttrakhand, Pin - 246471 |
IFSC Code of the Remitting Branch. | SBIN0006737 |
Account Type | Current Account |
Global Vectra Helicorp Limited, India’s largest Private Helicopter Operator now offers you Ek Dham Yatra Charter Ex Sahastradhara (Dehradun)
CHARTER SERVICES INCLUSIONS: -
EXCLUSIONS: -
TERMS AND CONDITIONS: -
Beneficiary Details: | STATE BANK OF INDIA |
---|---|
Account Number | 34893052051 |
Account Holder Name | GLOBAL VECTRA HELICORP LTD |
Name of Bank | State Bank of India Phata, Dist. Rudraprayag, Uttrakhand, Pin - 246471 |
IFSC Code of the Remitting Branch. | SBIN0006737 |
Account Type | Current Account |