The advance registration for the annual Shri Amarnathji Yatra will commence today. Registration for the 52-day pilgrimage will be conducted at 540 branches of various banks across the country.
This year, the pilgrimage will commence on June 29th and conclude on August 19th, coinciding with the festival of Rakshabandhan.
Pilgrims registering for the yatra will be required to present their health certificates. Children under 13 years old, individuals over 70 years old, and pregnant women beyond six weeks will not be allowed to participate in the pilgrimage.
Shri Amarnath Yatra follows two routes: the 48 km long Nunwan-Pahalgam route and the 14 km shorter Baltal route, located in the Ganderbal district of Kashmir.