Amarnath Peak
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| Amarnath Peak | |
|---|---|
  Amarnath Peak Amarnath on a map of Jammu and Kashmir | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,186 m (17,014 ft) |
| Prominence | 681 m (2,234 ft) |
| Coordinates | 34°13′30″N 75°29′30″E / 34.22500°N 75.49167°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Kashmir Valley |
| Parent range | Himalayas |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | Never been climbed |
| Easiest route | Zojila side North face |
Amarnath Peak is a mountain with a peak elevation of 5,186 metres (17,014 ft), in the Ganderbal district of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, in the vicinity of Sonamarg. Amarnath Peak is part of the Himalayas, and is located south of Zojila and west of Machoi Glacier. It lies 117 km northeast from Srinagar, 13 km from Baltal in the southeast. It lies 6 km south of Zojila. The melt waters form a major tributary of the Sind River at Baltal.[1]
Amarnath mountain is considered a sacred mountain. It has a cave at its south face at an elevation of 3,800 metres (12,470 ft) known as Amarnath cave. The cave is believed to be the ancient and among most sacred places[2] for pilgrimage in Hinduism. It is the centre for Hindu pilgrims during summer.