JKNS DESK
Jammu, Apr 12 (JKNS): The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Sunday siad that Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra will commence from July 3 and conclude on August 28 this year, spanning 57 days, announcing key dates and arrangements for the annual pilgrimage while outlining registration details and enhanced facilities for devotees.
Addressing a press conference in Lok Bhavan, Jammu, LG Sinha as per news agency JKNS anouunced that Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra will commence this year on 3 July 2026 and conclude on Raksha Bandhan, 28 August 2026, spanning a total of 57 days.
Sinha said that “The dvance registration for the Yatra will begin on 15 April 2026 via both offline and online modes.”
He said the Pratham Puja, to invoke the blessings of Lord Shiva, will be held on Jyeshtha Purnima, 29 June 2026.
“The registration facility will be available at 554 branches of J&K Bank, Punjab National Bank, State Bank of India, and Yes Bank across the country,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor said Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) will be issued to every registered pilgrim and service provider. Registered pilgrims will receive group accident insurance with the sum assured enhanced to Rs. 10 lakh per person. Coverage for both accidental and natural deaths of ponies-Rs. 50,000 per animal, will be provided through the National Livestock Mission.
“Grid power supply will be available along the Baltal Axis up to the Holy Cave and from the Holy Cave to Panjtarni. Yatra tracks will be adequately illuminated. Various e-services and a pre-paid system for hiring ponies, pithoos, palkis etc will be available to pilgrims for ease of Yatra. Yatri Niwas facilities will be available at Baltal, Pantha Chowk (Srinagar), Nunwan, and Chanderkote,” LG Sinha said. (JKNS)
