The Annual Amarnath Yatra 2024 is witnessing unprecedented participation, with over one lakh devotees having performed the pilgrimage within just five days. The Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) has reported a significant influx of pilgrims, and extensive arrangements have been made to ensure a smooth and safe journey for all participants.
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- Over one lakh devotees performed the Amarnath Yatra in the first five days.
- Another batch of 5,696 pilgrims left Jammu for Kashmir on Thursday.
- Pilgrims are travelling in escorted convoys to the Baltal and Pahalgam base camps.
- The Yatra started on June 29, and the numbers have already doubled compared to last year.
- The Meteorological department forecast generally cloudy weather with light rain/thunder.
- Pilgrims can choose the 48 km Pahalgam route or the 14 km Baltal route.
- The Pahalgam route takes four days to reach the shrine, while the Baltal route allows same-day return.
- The cave shrine, located at 3888 meters above sea level, houses an ice stalagmite.
- Extensive security arrangements have been made along the Jammu-Srinagar highway and Yatra routes.
- Over 124 ‘langars’ and 7,000 ‘Sevadars’ are providing services to the pilgrims.
- Helicopter services are available for pilgrims on both routes.
