Amarnath Yatra 2024 will start from 01 July 2024. The 43-day yatra will end on 19 August 2024. There will be a limit of 10,000 yatris per day on the Amarnath yatra route. This does not include yatris who undertake the yatra by helicopter. The registeration for Amarnath yatra begins on April 17, 2024 and the registeration fee is INR 100.
The Amarnath yatra attracts lakhs of pilgrims every year who visit the site during Shravani Mela in July-August (Shravan month in Hindu calendar) - the only time in the whole year when the Amarnath Cave is accessible. The cave is placed at an altitude of 3,888m, about 141 km from Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir and reached through Pahalgam town.
Amarnath Yatra Opening Dates 2024
Amarnath Yatra 2024 will begin from 01 July 2024.
The Amarnath Yatra starts with 'Pratham Pujan' to invoke the blessings of Lord Shiva. The best and the most pleasant part of the yatra is between Guru Purnima and Shravan Purnima. The devotees reach the base camp from where the actual yatra starts.
Amarnath Yatra 2024 Registration Date and Fees.
The Amarnath Yatra 2024 registration will start on 17th April 2024
The registration fees is INR 100 per yatri/per permit.One yatra permit will be valid for registering one yatri only
Amarnath Yatra Route
The Northern route is 14 km long and shorter. It is steep, hence difficult to climb. It starts at Baltal. The longer, easier and more traditional one passes through Srinagar.The devotees start the Amarnath Yatra from Srinagar or Pahalgam on foot and take one of the two possible routes. The shorter but steeper trek via Baltal, Domial, Barari and Sangam is 14 km long and allows people to take a round trip in 1-2 days.