Amarnath Yatra To Begin On July 3; Devotees Throng Jammu Base Camp

JAMMU : The annual Amarnath Yatra is scheduled to commence on July 3, with a large number of devotees arriving at the Tawi riverfront where the on spot registration for the yatra is taking place. Adequate security and logistical arrangements have been put in place by the Amarnath Shrine Board to facilitate the smooth movement of pilgrims.

Those pilgrims who have not registered online or through Banks earlier for the Yatra have reached today for on spot/Current registration

While waiting for their turn, devotees expressed enthusiasm as they prepared to take the journey to the holy cave shrine.

Another devotee, Chandrashekhar Changani from Bikaner, praised the Amarnath Shrine Board for their seamless security and logistics management.

“I want to say that the arrangements here are excellent. We set out from Bikaner. Furthermore, the arrangements made by the Amarnath Shrine Board regarding both security and logistics are spot-on. We haven’t faced any major issues,” Changani said.

The 57-day pilgrimage this year will commence simultaneously from the traditional 48-km Nunwan-Pahalgam route in Anantnag district and the shorter but steeper 14-km Baltal route in Ganderbal district on July 3.

The yatra will conclude on August 28, coinciding with the festival of Raksha Bandhan. (Agencies)