AmarnathRegistration for the 52-day Amarnath Yatra 2025, one of the holiest pilgrimages in Hinduism, officially began.
The yatra will commence on July 3 and conclude on August 9—Raksha Bandhan—covering the sacred Himalayan cave shrine of Shri Amarnath Ji in Jammu and Kashmir.
How to Register:
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Online: jksasb.nic.in
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Offline: At 540+ authorized bank branches and select centers like Panchayat Bhawan, Vaishnavi Dham, and Mahajan Hall
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Registration Fee: ₹220 per pilgrim
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Daily Limit: Only 15,000 pilgrims allowed per day
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Mandatory Documents:
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Compulsory Health Certificate (CHC) from an authorized medical institution
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Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) card
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Yatra Routes:
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Pahalgam Track (Anantnag district)
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Baltal Route (Ganderbal district)
Government Preparations:
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha confirmed the dates and new arrangements during the 48th Board meeting of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) held on March 5. The administration is gearing up for a higher pilgrim turnout this year and has announced improvements including:
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Enhanced lodging capacity in Jammu, Srinagar, Baltal, and Pahalgam
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Operational Yatri facilitation centers for e-KYC, RFID issuance, and on-spot registrations at hubs like Nowgam and Katra Railway Stations
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Better infrastructure and amenities en route, such as medical camps, sanitation, food stalls, and shelters
