Amarnath Yatra 2024: Yatra Registration, Ticket Price, Timings, Helicopter service, Accommodation, Routes, Pooja Booking

Amarnath Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is open only during Shravan Mas from June to August. In Amarnath, Lord Shiva is formed naturally of ice in a cave. The Amarnath cave is situated at an altitude of about 3888 meters in Jammu and Kashmir. 

Every year millions of devotees visit the Amarnath temple by trekking called Amarnath Yatra. 

The Amarnath Yatra is open from July to August and usually takes about 3-5 days to reach the Amarnath Temple from the base. You can reach Amarnath by two routes - Baltal or Pahalgam. 

Baltal is considered to be a short trek but steeper and tougher, while the Pahalgam route is longer and is preferred by the devotees. You can also book helicopters in advance for the Amarnath yatra. 

This year the Amarnath Yatra begins on June 29 and will close on August 19, 2024

Amarnath Temple Highlights 

Particulars	Details
Name	Amarnath Yatra
Date	June 29 - August 19, 2024
Age Limit	13 - 70 years
Yatra Registration	Click Here
Accommodation	Click Here

Amarnath Yatra Timings 

After 9:30 PM you will not be allowed to start the yatra towards the Amarnath Gufa. 

Particulars	Details
Entry Starts	4:30 AM
Last Entry	9:30 PM

Routes to Reach Amarnath 

Baltal Route 

• The Baltal route is about 14 km long. 
• The base camp is located at Baltal in Ganderbal District. 
• Baltal is around 95 km from Srinagar by road.
• Yatra access control gate is located at Domail which is about 2.5 km from Baltal. 

Pahalgam Route 

• The Pahalgam route is about 32 km long. 
• The base camp is located at Nunwan in Anantnag District. 
• Nunwan is around 90 km from Srinagar by road.
• The Yatra access control gate is located at Chandanwari which is about 12 km from Nunwan. 

Ways to Register for Amarnath Yatra

• By visiting the Designated banks
• Online Registration through Their official website 
• Mobile App Shri Amarnathji Yatra
• Tatkal Bookings from J&K Centres.

Amarnath Yatra Tickets

To apply for the Amarnath Yatra you will have to pay registration fees as follows: 

Category	Fees
Single Person	Rs. 150
Group Registration	Rs. 250 / Yatri

Online Yatra Registration 

Step 1: Click on the link given above or visit the official website of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board.

Step 2: Fill in your details like name, Mobile no. Gender, DOB, address, etc. 

Step 3: Fill in the medical details and upload your photo and medical certificate PDF. 

Step 4: Pay the application fees 

Step 5: Download Yatra Permit. 

Offline Yatra Registration 

Step 1: Visit the designated bank branch to register for the Amarnath Yatra. 

Step 2: Showcase your Medical certificate and ID Proofs while registering. 

Step 3: Pay the application fees at the designated bank branch

Step 4: Collect yatra permit to be shown at centers in Jammu & Kashmir for RFID cards. 

Amarnathji Pooja and Prasad Details 

Type	Price
Online Virtual Puja By Name	Rs. 1100
Virtual Puja And Prasad (with 5gm silver coin of Shri Amarnathji)	Rs. 2100
Virtual Puja And Prasad (with 10gm silver coin of Shri Amarnathji)	Rs. 3100
Online Special Hawan at Holy Shrine By Name	Rs. 5100
Online Prasad Only (with 5gm silver coin of Shri Amarnathji)	Rs. 1100
Online Prasad Only (with 10gm silver coin of Shri Amarnathji)	Rs. 2100
Virtual Puja and Hawan By Name + Prasad (with 5gm silver coin of Shri Amarnathji)	Rs. 7100
Virtual Puja and Hawan By Name + Prasad (with 10gm silver coin of Shri Amarnathji)	Rs. 8100

Accommodation at Amarnath 

There are tent Accommodations available at the base camp and halt points that you can avail of during your Amarnath Yatra. The prices have been fixed by the government as follows: 

Tented Accommodation 

Type	Place with Rates
	Nunwan	Chandanwari	Sheshnag	Panjtarni
Floor Accommodation with two quilt mattresses, a blanket or sleeping bag, and a pillow	Rs. 330	Rs. 350	Rs. 540	Rs. 650
Bedded Accommodation with Cot, two quilt mattresses, one blanket or sleeping bag, and a pillow	Rs. 430	Rs. 460	Rs. 650	Rs. 750

Amarnathji Yatra Online Links 

Particulars	Link
Yatra Registration	Click Here
Helicopter Booking	Click Here
Pooja / Prasad Booking	Click Here
Designated Doctors to issue Health Certificate	Check Here
Designated Bank Branches for Yatra Booking	Check Here
Accommodation and Pithus Cost	Check Here

RFID Counters List in J&K

You can visit any one of the centers mentioned below to collect your RFID Card before starting the Amarnath Yatra. 

Kashmir Division	Jammu Division
Pantha Chowk	Vaishnavi Dham, Near Railway Station, Jammu
Baltal Base Camp	Panchayat Bhawan, Jammu
Neelgrah Helipad - for Heli Passengers Only	Jammu Railway Station
Pahalgam Helipad - for Heli Passengers Only	Yatri Niwas, Bhagwati Nagar, Jammu
Nunwan Base Camp	Ram Mandir & Geeta Mandir, Jammu
-	Mahajan Hall, Jammu

Points to Remember

• Pregnant women of more than 6 weeks are not allowed.
• You must obtain a medical certificate issued by the doctor in your state.
• Keep your original ID Proof and Medical certificate with you during your yatra. 
• View your Yatra permit at one of the established centers in Jammu & Kashmir and collect your RFID Card after biometric eKYC. 
• Mobile phones and Bags are not allowed inside the Gufa. You can keep them at various counters available near the Gufa Entrance. 
• Leave your sleepers at the designated shoe rack near the Gufa. 
• There are many free food stalls and Bhandara you can find on the way towards the Holy Cave. 

Amarnath Gufa Route 

Pahalgam - Chandanwari - Pisso Top - Jojipal - Nagakothi - Sheshnag - Wawbal - M.G. Top - Rabi Bal - Posh Patri - Panjtarni - S.S.Padi - Holy Cave 

Route	Distance
Pahalgam - Chandanwari	16 Km
Chandanwari - Pisso Top	3 Km
Pisso Top - Sheshnag	10 km
Sheshnag - Posh Patri	6 km
Posh Patri - Panjtarni	6 km
Panjtarni - Holy Cave	6 km