Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have reviewed arrangements for the annual pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas beginning July 1, officials said
The 46-day yatra is scheduled to begin on the twin routes — traditional Pahalgam track in Anantnag district and the shorter Baltal track in Ganderbal district — on July 1, the day of ‘Masik Shivratri’.
It will conclude on August 15, the day of ‘Shravan Purnima’ and ‘Raksha Bandhan’.
Principal Secretary to Governor and Chief Executive Officer, Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), Umang Narula chaired a meeting of heads of various departments here on Tuesday to discuss the arrangements for the yatra, the officials said.
They said a detailed discussion was held on security, accommodation, traffic, water, power, food, hygiene and sanitation.
The registration for the yatra commenced on April 2 through 440 designated branches of the Punjab National Bank, the Jammu and Kashmir Bank and the YES Bank, located in 32 states and union territories.
In addition, the SASB, which manages the yatra, has approved a proposal for online registration of a limited number of intending pilgrims each day on a pilot basis, the officials said.
