Amarnath Yatra 2026: Pony Wala’s Inspiring Story of Service
🐎 Amarnath Yatra’s Unsung Hero: Pony Wala Serving Pilgrims Since Childhood I was born right here, and I spent my childhood here, said a Pony Wala Ghulam Nabi in Baltal, Jammu & Kashmir. I have been working with mares since childhood—handling them and leading them on Amarnath Yatra pilgrimages. In 2026, the first convoy […]
Essential horse accessories for the Amarnath Yatra
The Amarnath Yatra, a revered pilgrimage to the shrine of Lord Shiva in Jammu and Kashmir, presents a formidable challenge due to its high-altitude terrain and often harsh weather conditions. For many pilgrims, horses are an indispensable mode of transportation, particularly for those who struggle with the strenuous trek. Consequently, the accessories used to equip […]
The role and ethical implications of pony wala’s in the Amarnath Yatra
Ponies are instrumental in the Amarnath Yatra, playing a crucial role in supporting the pilgrimage experience for thousands of devotees. Their services are especially valuable on the challenging 40-kilometer trek to the Amarnath Cave Shrine, where they provide significant assistance. For many pilgrims, particularly those who are elderly, have health issues, or find the trek […]
Horses Suffer from Digestive and Health Issues During Amarnath Yatra Due to Improper Care & Feeding
Retention of urine is seen in the horses here and some kind of growth in their body. They feel exhausted and experience weakness because of this. These are the problems experienced in horses and ponies doing the Amarnath yatra rounds. Veterinarians said they give the ailing horses injections for weakness and medicines for indigestion and […]
Amarnath Yatra Sustains Livelihoods: Baltal Pony Walas Find Relief in Annual Pilgrimage Service
Pony walas in Baltal area said they work from Baltal. For one and-a-half months, we are engaged in the Amarnath yatra taking yatris up on the holy trek climb up to Panjtarni near Amarnath cave from where yatris do the final leg of the journey on foot. Then they bring the yatris who have had […]