Baltal Tourism

Baltal Tourism Set at an altitude of 2743 m, Baltal suffices as a halt destination just about perfectly for all the religiousAmarnath Cavepilgrims. At a distance of 14 kms from Amarnath, this place serves as the base camp for devotees with adequate arrangements of pitch tents to spend the night. Apart from this, Baltal is also renowned for its absolutely picturesque environment. It is in close proximity to renowned towns like Srinagar, Pahalgam andSonamarg. Download Baltal PDF Guide > What's Great? A small valley in Jammu and Kashmir, Baltal serves as the base camp for Amarnath Yatra. Baltal is known for its scenic views What's not so Great? Does not offer many restaurants and hotels. For Whom It is a great halt destination for Amarnath pilgrims. Can also be visited by people travelling to nearby places like Srinagar, Pahalgam and Sonamarg. Ideal for family vacations.

Base Camp for Amarnath Yatra The valley serves as the camping ground for the Amarnath pilgrims. It is only a day's journey away from the Amarnath caves. Tents are set up here for an enjoyable stay of the pilgrims and are also very affordable. The pilgrims going to visit Shri Amarnathji cave take a halt at Baltal base camp and then climb to the cave. Helicopter services are also available, which drop the yatris till Panjtarni.

One Day Itinerary If you are in Baltal and not planning to visit Amarnath, then you can roam around, visit either of Pahalgam or Sonamarg and enjoy adventure sports or the natural beauty all around. However, if your aim is to go for the Amarnath Yatra, then the trek will take 1-2 days on the 14 km stretch. The overall trip including returning will take 3-4 days.

Restaurants and Local Food in Baltal Baltal though being a halt destination for millions of people on their Amarnath Yatra, does not provide much in terms of restaurants. There are quite a few roadside stalls though, which might prove handy. View 2 Restaurants in Baltal >>

May-Sepis the best time to visit Baltal The best time to visit Baltal is in the months of May-September. During summers, the climate is quite considerable as it ranges between 9 to 34 degrees Celcius. This might just be your best bet to enjoy the lush green environs of the location because during winters the temperature drops to a chilly -8 degrees Celcius sometimes. Baltal also has a lot of snowfall during winters, at times even more than required and hence it is not suggested to visit this place during that season. Weather in Baltal Loading... Baltal in Summer (May - September) Summers remain the best time to visit Baltal. The weather continues to be extremely pleasant, and you can also enjoy the scenic beauty of the place to the fullest. Baltal in Monsoon (June - August) Monsoon in Baltal receives a good amount of rainfall in July and August. Maximum temperature drops to below 35 degrees Celcius, and at times rain continues until September. Baltal in Winter (November - March) Winters are freezing in Baltal. The weather conditions often disrupt the transport facilities. The temperature can drop to -2 degrees Celsius. Monthly Weather in Baltal Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January -8 7 February -6 13 March -2 16 April 4 22 May 10 26 June 12 28 July 18 29 August 18 28 September 12 28 October 3 25 November -4 18 December -7 15