Amarnath Yatra 2023 to commence from July 1, registrations from April 17

The dates of the Amarnath Yatra have been announced. The Yatra will start on July 1 and will last 62 days till August 31. Devotees will have to register themselves to go on the Yatra. The registrations will be done in both offline and online modes, which will start on April 17.

Further, the registration through online and offline modes for the Pilgrimage will start on April 17. While announcing the dates for the holy Pilgrimage, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said that the administration is committed to ensuring a smooth and hassle-free pilgrimage.

“Hassle-free Pilgrimage is the top priority of PM Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The administration will provide best-in-class healthcare and other essential facilities to all the visiting devotees and service providers. Telecom services will be made operational before the commencement of the Pilgrimage. All the stakeholder departments are coordinating to ensure facilities for lodging, power, water, security and other arrangements for the smooth conduct of Yatra,” LG Sinha said.

The Yatra would commence simultaneously from both the routes – the Pahalgam track in the Anantnag district and Baltal in the Ganderbal district.

The Lt Governor also directed the officials to ensure high cleanliness levels and take necessary interventions for sanitation and waste management.

Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) will also enable live telecasts of the morning and evening Aarti (Prayers) for devotees across the globe. Shri Amarnathji Yatra’s App has been made available on the Google Play store to get real-time information about the Yatra, weather and for availing of several services online,” the government said in a statement.

During the 44th meeting of SASB chaired by the Lt Governor, the members and officials reviewed various aspects of Shri Amarnathji Yatra-2023, including registration, provision of helicopter services, service providers, camps, langars and insurance cover for Yatris.