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More than 2.3 lakh pilgrims have visited the Amarnath cave shrine in the first nine days of the annual Yatra despite challenging weather conditions.

2.3 Lakh pilgrims perform Darshan at Amarnath Shrine in 9 days

July 12, 2026, 11:04 AM - 2 min read

Devotees are trekking to the 3,880-metre-high Himalayan shrine via the traditional 48-km Nunwan-Pahalgam route and the shorter 14-km Baltal route. The Yatra started on both traditional treks — from Nunwan in Pahalgam and Baltal in Sonamarg — with pilgrims chanting religious hymns on their way to the cave shrine.

Over 9,100 Amarnath pilgrims left Jammu for Baltal and Pahalgam routes under tight security, taking total departures to nearly 80,000.

Eleventh batch of over 9,100 Amarnath pilgrims depart for Valley

July 12, 2026, 09:45 AM - 2 min read

Of these, 6,522 were males, 2,233 females, 18 were children, 267 sadhus, 112 sadhvis, and five transgender pilgrims were part of this fresh batch moving towards the Valley.

Tenth batch of over 9,100 Amarnath Pilgrims leave for Valley

July 11, 2026, 09:43 AM - 2 min read

The convoy consisted of 196 buses, 43 medium motor vehicles (MMVs), 91 light motor vehicles (LMVs), and three two-wheelers. The first batch heading for the Baltal axis left the base camp at 2:43 a.m., followed by the Pahalgam convoy at 3:31 am.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.

2 L pilgrims pay obeisance at Amarnath Shrine in 8 days: Sinha

July 11, 2026, 09:39 AM - 2 min read

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said that two lakh Yatris have officially visited and performed darshan at the shrine.

Devotees make their way to the Amarnath cave shrine as the annual Yatra witnesses a surge in pilgrim footfall this year.

Over 1.5 lakh pilgrims pay obeisance at Amarnath Shrine in a week

July 10, 2026, 01:53 PM - 2 min read

The 57-day annual pilgrimage began on July 3 and is scheduled to conclude on August 28. Devotees are trekking to the 3,880-metre-high Himalayan shrine via the traditional 48-km Nunwan-Pahalgam route and the shorter 14-km Baltal route.

Ninth batch of over 8,700 Amarnath Pilgrims depart for Valley

July 10, 2026, 12:26 PM - 2 min read

As per available official information, 3,450 pilgrims are heading towards the Baltal axis, while another 5,346 pilgrims are moving towards the Pahalgam axis.

Over 56,000 devotees pay obeisance at Amarnath Shrine in 3 days

July 6, 2026, 02:45 PM - 2 min read

The Yatra started along both the traditional routes — from Nunwan in Pahalgam and Baltal in Sonamarg — with pilgrims chanting religious hymns on their way to the cave shrine.

Over 26,000 pilgrims offered prayers at the Amarnath cave shrine within two days as the annual Yatra continued under tight security arrangements.

Over 26,000 devotees pay obeisance at Amarnath shrine in two days

July 5, 2026, 10:59 AM - 2 min read

As per official numbers, nearly 14,900 pilgrims from across the country paid obeisance to the naturally formed ice Lingam in the holy cave on Friday. The weather conditions at the Baltal and Nunwan base camps remained partially cloudy with occasional drizzle in the morning.

Pilgrims queue up for darshan at the holy Amarnath cave during the annual Yatra.

Over 12,000 devotees pay obeisance on first day of Amarnath Yatra

July 4, 2026, 12:52 PM - 2 min read

As per official numbers, 12,340 pilgrims from across the country paid obeisance to the naturally formed ice Lingam in the holy cave on Friday. Weather conditions at the Baltal and Nunwan base camps remained partially cloudy, with occasional drizzle in the morning.

The second batch of 3,865 Amarnath Yatra pilgrims left Jammu for Baltal and Pahalgam under tight security as authorities ensured smooth arrangements.

Second batch of 3865 Amarnath pilgrims leave for Valley

July 3, 2026, 09:38 AM - 2 min read

Officials said that around 1,735 pilgrims travelling in 115 vehicles are heading towards the Baltal base camp, while 2,130 pilgrims in 86 vehicles are going to the Pahalgam base camp.

The first batch of Amarnath pilgrims receives a warm welcome after arriving in Kashmir on Thursday.

Kashmir welcomes first batch of Amarnath pilgrims

July 2, 2026, 03:25 PM - 2 min read

After the convoy entered the Valley through the Navyug Tunnel in Qazigund, Kulgam district, they were welcomed by officials and locals.

LG Sinha performs inaugural puja at Amarnath Shrine

June 29, 2026, 01:40 PM - 2 min read

The Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB) organises the Pratham Puja annually at the holy cave on Jyeshtha Purnima. This year's yatra will last 57 days and will commence simultaneously along two tracks—one via south Kashmir and the other via central Kashmir.