Jammu, 15 April. Devotees of Baba Barfani got good news when online and offline registration for Amarnath Yatra started from Wednesday. One of the most important annual pilgrimages of India, this journey to the Amarnath cave temple located in Jammu and Kashmir will begin on July 3 and end on August 28.
The pilgrimage for the devotees of Baba Barfani will last for 57 days this year.
This year’s pilgrimage will last 57 days, longer than many in recent years. This will help the authorities to better handle the crowd of pilgrims and security arrangements.
The advance registration for annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra will begin today via online and offline modes across 554 designated bank branches in the country.
The Yatra will commence on July 3 and conclude on August 28 on Raksha Bandhan.
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The first puja of Baba Barfani’s holy yatra, which marks the formal beginning of preparations for the yatra, will be held on June 29 on the occasion of Jyeshtha Purnima. Every year lakhs of devotees come in this pilgrimage, who travel to this cave temple in the Himalayas. Here the naturally formed ice Shivalinga is worshiped in the form of Lord Shiva.
Amarnath Yatra How to apply for 2026?
Pilgrims can register through the official Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) website, Shri Amarnathji Yatra mobile app and designated bank branches across India.
Offline registration will be available through more than 550 authorized branches of State Bank of India (SBI), Punjab National Bank (PNB), ICICI Bank, Yes Bank and Axis Bank.
Registrations will be done on ‘first come, first served’ basis, subject to availability of prescribed daily quota for each route. Slots for a particular date are expected to close seven days in advance.
Who can be eligible to travel?
- Only 13 to 70 years old Age Only people from are eligible for registration.
- Women whose pregnancy is more than six weeks are not eligible.
- Given the high altitude terrain and physically demanding climb, medical examination is necessary.
Compulsory Health Certificate (Rules of CHC)
All applicants must submit a Compulsory Health Certificate (CHC). This certificate must have been issued by authorized doctors or approved medical institutions on or after April 8, 2026.
Pilgrims can choose between two routes to Amarnath cave
- Pahalgam Road (48km)
The traditional and longer route via Nunwan-Pahalgam in Anantnag district. It is considered easier and more suitable for first-time pilgrims.
- Baltal Road (14km)
A shorter, but steeper route in Ganderbal district, generally preferred by experienced trekkers.
The Shrine Board has announced several reforms for the Yatra this yearwhich include –
- Better arrangement of electricity and lighting on Baltal road
- Better trekking tracks.
- Pre-paid booking system for horses, palanquins and porters.
- More living facilities in Baltal, Nunwan, Srinagar and Chandrakot.
- All registered pilgrims will also get an accident insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh.
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