A fully evolved Shivalingam at the Amarnath shrine. The image was taken on May 28, 2012. Photo: Nissar Ahmad
Workers clear the snow from the Amarnath Yatra track near Phalgam. Photo: Nissar Ahmad
The Baltal base camp where tents were erected for the pilgrims' night stay. Photo: Nissar Ahmad
The first batch of pilgrims at the Baltal base camp after heavy rains stalled their journey. Photo: Nissar Ahmad
Pilgrims on their way to Amarnath Shrine. Photo: Nissar Ahmad
A Sadhu traversing an ardous mountain path towards the Amarnath Shrine. Photo: Nissar Ahmad
A pilgrim on a 'palki' being transported to the cave shrine. Photo: Nissar Ahmad
Pilgrims move at a snail pace through a trecherous curve towards the shrine . Photo: Nissar Ahmad
Pilgrims pass the mountainous route on foot, horseback and palkis. Photo: Nissar Ahmad
Security has been beefed-up on Phalgam and Baltal routes. A scene at the Baltal base camp. Photo: Nissar Ahmad
A view of tents erected for pilgrims at Baltal base camp. Photo: Nissar Ahmad