A big update has come out regarding Amarnath Yatra, one of the most special pilgrimages of Hindu religion in Jammu and Kashmir. This experience of faith and devotion is going to start once again for the devotees. Every year thousands of devotees reach Amarnath during this journey to have darshan of Lord Shiva.

Registrations for Amarnath Yatra 2026 will start from April 15. Preparations for this are being completed. This journey is going to start from 3rd July. This information has been given from the office of Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha regarding Amarnath Yatra. It will be registered in 554 bank branches across the country.

Lieutenant Governor’s office gave information through post

This information has been given through a tweet issued from the office of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. In which it is said that Amarnath Yatra will start from 3rd July 2026 this year and will end on Raksha Bandhan 28th August 2026, which will last for a total of 57 days. The first puja to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva will be conducted on Jyeshtha Purnima, 29 June 2026. Advance registration for the Yatra will start from 15 April 2026 through both offline and online modes.

This change happened in the registration this time

This time there has been a big change in the registration process for Amarnath Yatra. The registration process for the journey will be done on ‘first come, first served’ basis. The person who registers first will get the chance to travel first. This time a daily limit has also been fixed for the passengers.

Also, permits will be issued online using biometric system. To undertake the journey, the age of the devotee should be between 13 years to 70 years. Also, women who are more than 6 weeks pregnant will not be allowed to have darshan. At present, extensive arrangements and preparations are being started by the administration for the safety of the devotees regarding the Yatra.

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