Daneshwar temple (Chota Amarnath)., Bandipora

Maha Daneshwar temple is located in the dense forests of Arin valley on a himalayan mountain, also called chhota amarnath, is cave temple in which naturally formed ice lingam is formed. Water droplets ooze on this lingam from top.the pilgrimage yatra to this cave is performed in a single day.every year a festival on Raksha bandan is celebrated.Inside the cave which is very narrow only 7 to 8 persons can accomodate at one time.


Connectivity

  • Nearest Airport - Sheik ul alam international airport srinagar. 60 km way
  • Nearest Railway Station - Udhampur 315 km away.
  • Nearest Bus Stop - Kaloosa.
  • Nearest Helipad - INDIAN ARMY CAMP AT WATLAB

Special Features

  • Popularly known as chhota amarnath because just like amarnath, a naturally Ice lingam of shiva is formed.