The shorter route, that goes from Baltal to the cave shrine is really a shorter path, with 14 km of trekking. This route is currently being created into a completely motorable road, and in November, 2023, a four wheeler reached the Amarnath Cave Shrine for the initial time in history. https://amarnathhelicopterbooking58012.liberty-blog.com/34182450/the-ultimate-guide-to-amarnath-ka-mandir