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
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Particulars |
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Name |
Amarnath Yatra |
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Date |
June 29 - August 19, 2024 |
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Age Limit |
13 - 70 years |
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Yatra Registration |
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Accommodation |
Amarnath Yatra Timings
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:
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Category |
Fees |
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Single Person |
Rs. 150 |
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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
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Type |
Price |
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Online Virtual Puja By Name |
Rs. 1100 |
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Virtual Puja And Prasad (with 5gm silver coin of Shri Amarnathji) |
Rs. 2100 |
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Virtual Puja And Prasad (with 10gm silver coin of Shri Amarnathji) |
Rs. 3100 |
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Online Special Hawan at Holy Shrine By Name |
Rs. 5100 |
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Online Prasad Only (with 5gm silver coin of Shri Amarnathji) |
Rs. 1100 |
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Online Prasad Only (with 10gm silver coin of Shri Amarnathji) |
Rs. 2100 |
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Virtual Puja and Hawan By Name + Prasad (with 5gm silver coin of Shri Amarnathji) |
Rs. 7100 |
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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
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Type |
Place with Rates |
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Nunwan |
Chandanwari |
Sheshnag |
Panjtarni |
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Floor Accommodation with two quilt mattresses, a blanket or sleeping bag, and a pillow |
Rs. 330 |
Rs. 350 |
Rs. 540 |
Rs. 650 |
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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
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Particulars |
Link |
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Yatra Registration |
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Helicopter Booking |
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Pooja / Prasad Booking |
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Designated Doctors to issue Health Certificate |
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Designated Bank Branches for Yatra Booking |
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Accommodation and Pithus Cost |
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.
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Kashmir Division |
Jammu Division |
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Pantha Chowk |
Vaishnavi Dham, Near Railway Station, Jammu |
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Baltal Base Camp |
Panchayat Bhawan, Jammu |
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Neelgrah Helipad - for Heli Passengers Only |
Jammu Railway Station |
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Pahalgam Helipad - for Heli Passengers Only |
Yatri Niwas, Bhagwati Nagar, Jammu |
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Nunwan Base Camp |
Ram Mandir & Geeta Mandir, Jammu |
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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
| 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 |
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