• The Pratham Puja, to invoke the blessings of Lord Shiva, will be held on Jyeshtha Purnima, 29 June 2026
  • Advance registration for the Yatra will begin on 15 April 2026 via both offline and online modes
  • Registration facility will be available at 554 branches of J&K Bank, PNB, SBI, and Yes Bank across the country
  • Lieutenant Governor appeals to devotees to participate in large numbers for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra
  • All necessary arrangements have been made to ensure a smooth experience for pilgrims attending Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra and hassle-free Darshan at the Holy Cave: LG
  • Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board has made preparations for all essential facilities including movement, lodging, electricity, water, sanitation, communication and health of the pilgrims: LG Sinha

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today announced 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. He said the Pratham Puja, to invoke the blessings of Lord Shiva, will be held on Jyeshtha Purnima, 29 June 2026.

Addressing a press conference in Lok Bhavan, Jammu, the Lieutenant Governor said advance registration for the Yatra will begin on 15 April 2026 via both offline and online modes. “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,” the Lieutenant Governor said.

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