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Baltal serves as a great place to relax and rest for the pilgrims of Amarnath on their way to the holy shrine. It is situation at a height of 2743 meters and is approximately 14 kilometers away from Amarnath. The place has ample arrangements for the pilgrims to set camps, eat food and take a good night’s rest before continuing further.
Not just that, Baltal is home to natural splendors. Since it is close to the beautiful towns of Srinagar, Pahalgam and Sonamarg, it shares the stunning natural scenery and climate.
Serves as the Base Camp for Amarnath Yatra
Baltal is an excellent camping ground for Amarnath yatris. It is an affordable place to stay. Tents are available at low rates. Since it is only one day away from Amarnath, pilgrims can take rest a night and then make progress on their journey to the holy shrine. The climb can be strenuous, so helicopters are also available. They drop the pilgrims at Panjtami, which is quite close to the Amaranth cave.
Food in Baltal
Unfortunately, if you are looking for high-end restaurants or great dining options, there aren’t many options available at Baltal, even though millions of pilgrims visiting Shri Amarnathji caves visit and stay there every year. However, you can still find roadside stall that offer snacks and basic food.
One-Day Itinerary
Baltal is not just a halt destination for Amarnath Harris. You can also enjoy the beautiful landscape and soak in its beauty if you do not intend to trek to the Amarnath cave. The beautiful towns of Pahalgam and Sonamarg are quite close, so you can visit them too to enjoy adventure sports and bask in its picturesque natural beauty. For those looking to trek to Amarnath caves, it takes merely 1-2 days to cover the distance of 14 kms.