Photos of Amarnath trek

The Liddar flows through Pahalgam. Credit: KOA

Tented accomodation at Pahalgam Credit: KOA

The beautiful Sheshnag Lake, on the trek to Amarnath. Credit: KOA

Negotiating the Mahagunas Pass (4600m), the highest point on the Amarnath trek Credit: KOA

The ultimate destination for pilgrims - entrance to the Amarnath Cave. Every year, thousands of pilgrims make this journey to pay homage before the awesome Shivalinga. In view of security threats, the army has been providing security for the pilgrims in recent years. Credit: KOA

The holy ice lingam at Amarnath. Formed naturally of an ice-stalagmite, it waxes and wanes with the moon. It is the phallic symbol of Lord Shiva. Credit: KOA