Amarnath Yatra 2026: Key Dates, Registration Details, and Routes
Amarnath Yatra 2026 schedule: All you need to know about dates, registration, routes
Hindustan Times
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The Amarnath Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage to a cave shrine in south Kashmir, will commence on July 3, 2026, and conclude on August 28, lasting 57 days. Advance registrations will start on April 15, with specific age and health requirements for participants.
- 01The Amarnath Yatra will start on July 3 and end on August 28, 2026.
- 02Advance online registration begins on April 15, 2026, through designated bank branches.
- 03Participants must be aged between 13 and 70 and obtain a Compulsory Health Certificate.
- 04The pilgrimage can be undertaken via two routes: Nunwan-Pahalgam and Baltal.
- 05Registration will close seven days before the chosen date for the yatra.
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The annual Amarnath Yatra to the Hindu cave shrine in south Kashmir will take place from July 3 to August 28, 2026, lasting 57 days. Jammu and Kashmir's Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, announced that advance registrations will begin on April 15, 2026, and are mandatory for all pilgrims. Registrations can be completed online or at over 550 designated bank branches across India, including major banks like Yes Bank and State Bank of India. Pilgrims must be between the ages of 13 and 70 and present a Compulsory Health Certificate issued by authorized medical personnel. The yatra will be accessible via two routes: the 48-km Nunwan-Pahalgam route in Anantnag district and the 14-km Baltal route in Ganderbal district. Registration for a specific date will close seven days in advance, and participants are encouraged to ensure their Aadhaar and contact details are accurate during registration.
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The Amarnath Yatra attracts thousands of pilgrims, boosting local economies and tourism in Jammu and Kashmir.
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