Each year, celebrating the Hindu month of Shravan (mid July to mid August), thousands of pilgrims start their uneasy journey. Their goal is the Amarnath cave, the most sacred and holiest one in Hindu, located in the majestic and enchanting Kashmir region, The case keeps the secrets of immortality and creation of Universe. The narrow road in high Himalayas goes through high mountain peaks and steep cliffs, and is full of danger. Pilgrims die in large numbers from avalanches, severe cold or falling off cliffs. Three thousand people lost their lives in snow storm on their way to Amarnath in 1996. Yet, the number of people who wish to visit this sacred place increases year after year. Recently, the region has been the subject of a violent dispute that has collapsed the Kashmiri government and raised extremism by Hindus and Muslims. What is so alluring about this place that makes pilgrims undertake journey despite all hardships and dangers of the way to Shiva? How do locals live there? What are implications of political conflict in the region? The documentary «Himalayan pilgrims» seeks answers to these questions and introduces to the beautiful nature of Kashmir region.
