Srinagar, Jul 24 (KNO): Nine foreign nationals from six countries, including the United States, Germany, and Canada, have undertaken the annual Amarnath Yatra this year, reveal the figures available with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO).
“I am experiencing some beautiful geology and nature in Kashmir, and the immense energy of the holy cave,” said Ross Norman Leach, a Canadian pilgrim, after visiting the cave shrine located at an altitude of 3,880 metres.
Leach said his group had been preparing for the yatra for the past four to five years. “I had tears coming out of my eyes at the cave and a deep silence inside. The whole world is connected in these energies. Meeting Mahadev here — in deep silence, meeting consciousness — is very, very special,” he said.
Calling it a “very special experience,” Leach said the yatra is not just spiritual but transformative. “The trek is challenging; you must be ready for it. But it is very much worth it. If you get a chance, if you feel the call to come here, come. It is a powerful place,” he said.
Praising the arrangements and local hospitality, he said, “The hospitality has been amazing. I am very happy to be here.”
Another foreign devotee described the experience as deeply fulfilling. “We look forward to coming back at some point soon. It was wonderful, and we felt very taken care of, supported, and very safe,” he said—(KNO)