Shri Amarnath Yatra: Travel only on allotted date, J&K administration urges pilgrims

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Friday issued an advisory for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026, urging pilgrims to complete advance registration before travelling to the Union Territory and strictly follow their allotted Yatra dates. The administration said the measures are aimed at ensuring the safety of devotees and the smooth conduct of the annual pilgrimage.

 

Statement by the Jammu & Kashmir administration:

 

“In accordance with the directives of the Hon’ble Supreme Court, a daily limit has been set for the maximum number of pilgrims allowed on the Yatra route. Adherence to this limit is mandatory to ensure the safety of pilgrims and the smooth conduct of the Yatra. Slots for ‘Tatkal’ (immediate) registration are extremely limited. All pilgrims are requested to travel to Jammu & Kashmir only after completing their advance registration. Pilgrims are requested to wait for their turn and undertake the journey only on the date allotted by the administration.

 

It has been observed that many registered pilgrims are arriving in Jammu & Kashmir prior to their scheduled registration date. No pilgrim will be permitted to undertake the journey before their registered date. Every pilgrim will get the opportunity to undertake the Yatra; however, this will be possible only in accordance with the prescribed procedure and available capacity.”