Amarnath Yatra registration to begin April 15, says LG Sinha

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced on Sunday that the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra will commence this year on July 3, 2026, and conclude on Raksha Bandhan, August 28, 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, June 29, 2026.

Addressing a press conference in Lok Bhavan, Jammu, the Lieutenant Governor said advance registration for the Yatra will begin on April 15, 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 the 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.