SHRI AMARANTH YATRA DETAILS

1. 2026 Dates & Duration

Start: July 3, 2026

End: August 28, 2026 on Raksha Bandhan

Total Duration: 57 days

Pratham Puja: June 29, 2026 on Jyeshtha Purnima 8df1

2. Registration

Starts: April 15, 2026

Registration is mandatory for all pilgrims 8df19f40

How to register:

Online: Through official Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB) website + mobile app

Offline: At 554+ designated bank branches across India

  Banks: J&K Bank, SBI, PNB, ICICI, Yes Bank, Axis Bank

On-spot: 18 counters in Jammu - Tawi Riverfront, Geeta Bhawan, Railway Station etc

Fee: ₹150 per pilgrimpilgrim. 

Documents needed:

Yatra Registration Permit

RFID Card - mandatory for tracking

Government Photo ID

Compulsory Health Certificate CHC issued on/after April 8, 2026 . 

Eligibility: Age 13 to 70 years only. 

3. The Shrine

Location: 3,880 meters altitude in Anantnag district, Kashmir Himalayas

Significance: Houses a naturally formed ice stalagmite "Shivling" that waxes and wanes with the moon

Believed to be Lord Shiva's manifestation . 

Routes to Amarnath Cave - 2026

1. Pahalgam - Nunwan Route

Distance: ∼34-48 km

Duration: 3 to 5 days

Details: Traditional and scenic route. Goes via Chandanwari, Sheshnag, Panchtarni

Best for: Pilgrims who want a slower, gradual trek

2. Baltal Route

Distance: ∼14 km

Duration: 1 day, same-day return possible

Details: Shorter but steeper trek

Best for: Pilgrims short on time

Other Info

Helicopter services available on both routes up to Panchtarni

Cave altitude: 3,880 meters in Anantnag district

5. New Facilities & Safety 2026

RFID cards mandatory for all pilgrims

Insurance: Group accidental cover increased to ₹10 lakh

Security: X-ray screening, bomb disposal squads, dog squads, multi-layer security

Infrastructure: Widened tracks, improved bridges, grid power supply

Other: Yatri Niwas at Baltal, Pantha Chowk, Nunwan, pre-paid pony/palki system. 

6. Important Tips

Book early - Slots close 7 days in advance, first-come first-served

Medical fitness is important due to high altitude terrain

First batch flag-off from Bhagwati Nagar, Jammu on July 2 . 

Official Registration Link:

SASB Website: jksasb.nic.in 

This is the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board official portal. Online registration + download Yatra Permit + RFID info all happens here.

Booking opened: April 15, 2026

How to book online - 3 quick steps

Go to jksasb.nic.in → "Online Yatra Registration"

Upload: Photo ID + Compulsory Health Certificate CHC + Photo 

   CHC must be issued on/after April 8, 2026 by authorized doctors

Pay fee: ₹150 per person + get Yatra Permit + Date + Route

Offline Booking

Available at 554+ bank branches:

J&K Bank, SBI, PNB, Yes Bank, ICICI, Axis Bank across India

On-Spot in Jammu

18 counters at: Tawi Riverfront, Geeta Bhawan, Railway Station, Bhagwati Nagar

Token generation starts 6:00 AM daily

Important to know

Age: 13 to 70 years only

RFID card: Mandatory, issued after registration

Insurance: ₹10 lakh accidental cover included

Yatra dates: July 3 to August 28, 2026

⚠️ Only use the official SASB website to avoid fake sites.