Snow At Chandanwari, Pahalgam, Kashmir, India HD Video
Snow, Chandanwari, Pahalgam, Kashmir, India: Chandanwari at Pahalgam, Kashmir is the starting point of Holy Amarnath Cave trekking. Chandanwari is the last point up to which vehicles can go during the Amarnath pilgrimage. From here on starts the long and treacherous trek to the Shri Amarnath Cave. The altitude of Chandanwari is 2895 meter and this place is located at a distance of 16 Kilometer from Pahalgam at Anantanag district of Jammu-Kashmir State of India. The road from Pahalgam to Chandanwari is on fairly flat terrain and can be undertaken by car. From Chandanwari onwards the track becomes much steeper, and is accessible on foot or by pony. About 11 km from Chandanwari is the mountain lake of Sheshnag (3,574 m), after which, 13 km away is the last stop, Panchtarni. The Amarnath cave is 6 km from there. During the month of Sawan, an ice stalagmite forms a natural Shivling in the Amarnath cave. Amarnath Yatra takes place every year in the month of Sawan (July to August). Pilgrims visit the holy Amarnath Cave during the 45-day season around the festival of Shravani Mela in July–August, coinciding with the Hindu holy month of Shraavana.
During the other time of the year tourist also come to visit Chandanwari for the attraction of natural beauty.
It is believed that Lord Shiva left Nandi, The Bull, at Pahalgam (Bail Gaon). At Chandanwari, he released the Moon from his hair (Jataon). On the banks of Lake Sheshnag, he released his snakes. At Mahagunas Parvat (Mahaganesh Mountain), he left his son Lord Ganesha. At Panjtarni, Lord Shiva left behind the five elements - Earth, Water, Air, Fire and Sky. As a symbol of sacrificing the earthly world, Lord Shiva performed the Tandava Dance. Then, finally, Lord Shiva entered the Holy Amarnath Cave along with Parvati.
This video of Chandanwari was captured in the month of May, 2014 and you can see thick snow covering the entire area.