About Baltal
Jammu to Baltal distnce : 354 km
Estimated travel time : 9.5 hours
Jammu to Baltal is very popular route for both domestic as well as foreign tourists. Baltal, at 2743m above sea level, is a perfect stop destination for all religious Amarnath Cave pilgrims.
This place is located 14 kilometers from Amarnath and provides devotees with a base camp where they can pitch tents for the night.
Baltal is known for its beautiful surroundings. It is close to many famous towns, such as Srinagar and Pahalgam. Baltal Valley is filled with beautiful snow-capped mountains, waterfalls, and glaciers. The valley also has the Sindh River flowing happily. The perfect place for nature and photography lovers. You can also enjoy breathtaking views of Zoji La Pass, the surrounding mountains, and other locations from here. Pilgrims heading to Amarnath Cave will find Baltal Valley as their base camp.
Taxi from Jammu to Baltal is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Jammu to Baltal by car is well connected through NH44 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Jammu to Baltal distance is 354 Km and is 9.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Nagrota - Sarv Shakti Chandi Mata Mandir
Janakh - Cross view point, View Point Ban Toll, Jammu Srinagar Highway View Point
Katra - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Spiritual Growth Centre, Mata Vaishno Devi, Katra Fountain
Udhampur - Sankri Devta Temple, Shankri Devta, Moungri Cave Shiv Mandir, Moungri Cave, Sudhmahadev Temple Old, Sudh Mahadev And Mantalai, Ramnagar Fort
Chenani - Chota Amarnath, Skyview Patnitop, Tawi River,
Batote - Patnitop, Ramnagar Palace, Naag Temple, Raghunath Temple, Group of Temples Kiramchi, Shivkhori
Chanderkote - Jamia Masjid, Chenab River, Kali Mitti (Hill Station), Devi Mata Temple
Banihal View Point
Ramban - Panthyal Landslide, Ramban Gateway
Quzigund - Shahanshah Boating Lake, Masjid Sharif chearpora, Panzath Fisheries ( Hatchery), Panzath Spring, Panzath Dam, Masjid Shareef Pranigam
Bijbehara - Katriteng Nursery Forest Division, Archeological Site Semthan, Bijbehara The town of Chinars, Jamia Masjid Baba Mohalla, Temple, Gurudwara guru Nanak dav ji
Srinagar - Shri Yantra tapu ganga vatika, Panch Pipal, Sri Yantra Tapu Martyrs Park, Shree Kamaleshwer Mahadev Temple, Srinagar Garhwal
Waskura - Mata Shree Roop Bhawani Mandir, Ahansar Lake, Jhelum River
Sonamarg - Zojila Pass, Thajiwas Glacier, Gangabal Lake, Gadsar Lake, Vishansar Lake, Baltal Vslley, Satsar Lake