Hindu Devotee of around the country will be excited to know that the Government of India has started Amarnath Yatra registration process. Thousands of pilgrims go for this Yatra in the month of July and August as this is the only time of the year when the Amarnath Cave is open for access. To know more about the Yatra, continue to read the article to the end. Those who are interested in this program can register themselves through official website at jksasb.nic.in. Further in this article we will provide you the detailed description about this Program including Key Highlights, Objectives, Benefits & Features, Eligibility Criteria, Required Documents, Registration Procedure for Amarnath Yatra Scheme, etc.
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About Amarnath Yatra
The Holy Amarnath Shrine is managed by Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) which was constituted by an Act of Jammu & Kashmir State Legislature in 2000. Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, UT of Jammu & Kashmir is the Chairman of Shrine Board. This is one of the most challenging and popular pilgrimages in India and is very important for Hindu Devotees. Amarnath Cave is located in Kashmir Valley at the height of about 13,000 ft above sea level which attracts thousands of pilgrims every year. The Yatra will start from 01 July 2024 and will end on 19 August 2024. The limit of pilgrims per day will be 10,000 on the route of this Yatra. The registration of this Yatra has started from 17 April 2024 and the registration fees is Rs. 100.
Key Highlights Of Amarnath Yatra
| Name of the Scheme | Amarnath Yatra |
| Launched By | Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) constituted by an Act of Jammu & Kashmir State Legislature in 2000 |
| Run By | Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, UT of Jammu & Kashmir |
| Objective | To provide pilgrimage facility to the citizens of the India |
| Beneficiaries | Citizens of India |
| Benefits | Pilgrimage |
| State | All States of India |
| Year | 2024 |
| Hosting Site | NIC (National Informatics Center) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Official Website | https://jksasb.nic.in/ |
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Objectives Of Amarnath Yatra
The objectives of the Amarnath Yatraare as follows:
- The primary objective of launching the Tirth Yatra Scheme is to provide a religious journey to the Hindu Devotees across India.
- This scheme is specially launched for the Hindu Devotees so that they can perform their Hindu pilgrimage easily.
- The program aims to provide online facility to the citizens of India to book their religious journey and perform this Yatra.
Benefits & Features Of Amarnath Yatra
Here are some benefits & features of Amarnath Yatra,which are as follows:
- Through this program as many as Indian Citizens can perform religious journey.
- Thousands of pilgrims go for this Yatra in the month of July and August as this is the only time of the year when the Amarnath Cave is open for access.
- The limit of pilgrims per day will be 10,000 on the route of this Yatra.
- The cave is located at an altitude of 3,888 metre which is about 141 km from Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir and reached through Pahalgam town.
- Pilgrims can select the traditional 48 km Nunwan-Pahalgam route in Anantnag district or they can select the shorter but steeper route which is 14 km long which is Baltal route in Ganderbal District.
Eligibility Criteria
To avail the benefit under Amarnath Yatra, you should fulfil these eligibility criteria:
- Applicants should be a permanent citizen of India.
- Age of the pilgrim should be between 13 to 70 years old, anyone younger or older will not be allowed.
- There should be a medical certificate issued by an authorized hospital/ doctor in your state.
- Photo must be .JPEG or .JPG only and the size should be less than 1MB.
- Medical certificate must be uploaded in .PDF format while registering and the size should be less than 1MB.
- Pregnant woman more than 6 weeks of pregnancy aren’t allowed.
- Carry the original Photo ID and Medical Certificate while travelling.
Required Documents
To avail the benefit under Amarnath Yatra, candidates should have these following documents:
- Aadhar Card
- Permanent Resident Certificate
- Domicile Certificate
- Medical Certificate
- Mobile Number
- Email ID
Registration Procedure For Amarnath Yatra
Registration will be on a first come first serve basis, to register for Amarnath Yatraplease follow the below mentioned steps:
- Each Yatri must submit an application form which is Compulsory Health Certificate (CHC) and the necessary documentation to receive the Yatra permit.
- These forms will also be freely accessible at the bank’s registration branch.
- Visit the Official Website at jksasb.nic.in to register online.
- Fill the registration form and attach all the relevant documents such as photo ID and medical certificate etc.
- Since 2014, the SASB has also initiated a ‘group registration scheme’ for pilgrims intending to travel with friends, family or neighbors.
Contact Us
Helpline Number:
14464
Toll Free Numbers:
Jammu: 18001807198
Srinagar: 18001807199
Email ID: https://jksasb.nic.in/
FAQ’s
What is the key objective of Amarnath Yatra?
The primary objective of launching the Tirth Yatra Scheme is to provide a religious journey to the Hindu Devotees across India.
What is the benefit of thisTirth Yatra?
Thousands of pilgrims go for this Tirth Yatra in the month of July and August as this is the only time of the year when the Amarnath Cave is open for access.
Who is eligible for thisTirth Yatra?
Citizens of India who are between the age of 13 to 70 years old are eligible for this Tirth Yatra.
Who launched the thisTirth Yatra?
The Holy Amarnath Shrine is managed by Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) which was constituted by an Act of Jammu & Kashmir State Legislature in 2000. Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, UT of Jammu & Kashmir is the Chairman of Shrine Board.