Divisional Commissioner and the IGP Jammu have urged the pilgrims for strictly following the cut-off timings and guidelines issued by Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board and the District Administrations to ensure a spiritually enriching and convenient experience of Shri Amarnathji Yatra.The officers addressed a press conference outlining the comprehensive security, logistical and administrative arrangements put in place for the forthcoming Shri Amarnathji Yatra.
A day after J&K government authorized the officers for the task, Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, and Inspector General of Police Jammu, Bhim Sen Tuti, today interacted with the civil society members, heads of religious, social and other prominent organisations to ensure a safe, smooth and hassle-free pilgrimage of Shri Amarnathji Yatra,2026.
The Divisional Commmissioner said that the administration has made comprehensive arrangements for the pilgrims in all five districts of Jammu Division where the Yatra route falls with regard to on-spot registration, RFID card, KYC centres, accommodation, langer facility, medical room, sanitation, power and water supply and security arrangements.
During the meeting, members of the civil society shared their views and suggestions for providing the best and memorable experience to the pilgrims. The Div Com said that their valuable suggestions shall be incorporated and expressed gratitude for the support and assistance from their end for welfare of the Pilgrims.
IGP Traffic, Managing Director JPDCL, DIG Jammu-Samba-Kathua, Deputy Commissioner Jammu, SSP Jammu, senior officials from Civil and Police administration and representatives of religious, social organizations, transporters, Taxi Union, Traders, Bazaar associations, hoteliers, and other prominent citizens attended the meeting.
The Divisional Commissioner further said that pilgrims who are travelling in personnel vehicles towards Srinagar must strictly adhere to cut-off timings set by the Traffic Department, with vehicles required to cross the Nagrota TCP between 6 AM to 12:00 PM, Jakhani by 1:00 PM, Chanderkote by 2:00 PM and Banihal by 3:00 PM in order to enter Kashmir in day light. Pilgrims who are reaching by train, can also receive RFID card at Udhampur railway station. Pilgrims can also receive the RFID cards at Chanderkote and Banihal in Ramban.
In Jammu, the main registration centre is established at Tawi Riverfront with proper facilities. On-spot registration shall begin from Wednesday morning at the Tawi River Front, with a token system already initiated today to manage daily quotas for pilgrims seeking registration. Registration centres are also set up at Mahajan Sabha for general public and at Geeta Bhawan and Purani Mandi for Sadhus.
Pilgrims began arriving at the Yatri Transit Camp in Srinagar ahead of the first batch of the annual Amarnath Yatra on Wednesday, even as on-the-spot registration and RFID card issuance commenced in Jammu, with authorities confirming that all preparations for the pilgrimage’s first batch have been completed.Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha is scheduled to flag off the first batch of pilgrims, marking the formal start of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026.
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