Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, (Yatra Officer Pahalgam Axis), Dr. Bilal Mohiud Din Bhat today made an extensive tour to Yatra Transit Camps, FCI Godown, Mir Bazaar and Walnut Factory, Qazigund and took first hand stock of arrangements and facilities, to be made available to the pilgrims during Shri Amarnarth Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2026.
The DC directed the concerned officers to provide all necessary facilities to the pilgrims in a smooth and seamless manner, ensuring an enriching experience for them. He called for provision of good quality toilets in requisite numbers and parking areas with proper lighting facilities at all places.
To ensure proper drainageof water, the DC asked the concerned officers to install an efficient drainagesystem besides repairing the paths.
The DC was accompanied byADC, SDM Dooru, Tehsildars Anantnag and Qazigund and other concerned officers.
Later, the DC made a site visit to Khanabal bridge and interacted with the locals who put forth their grievances regarding traffic congestion and construction of it's additional part.
The DC issued on spot directions to Engineer Engineer R&B to resolve the issues in coordination with ACR and submit a revised DPR so the work on the additional part is taken up at the earliest possibility.
REGISTRATION
The registration is expected to open on April 14 via the official Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board(SASB) website and mobile app, with options for offline registration at designated bank branches. Registration requires a Compulsory Health Certificate(CHC) from an authorized doctor. The Yatra is projected to run from late July to August, with a daily quota of roughly 10,000–15,000 pilgrims via Pahalgam and Baltal routes.
KEY REGISTRATION DETAILS
Registration Opening Date:Expected around April 14, 2026.
Official Website: Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB).
Registration Fee:₹150–₹220 per person.
Required Documents: A Compulsory Health Certificate (CHC) issued on or after a specified date(usually April), a valid ID, and passport-size photographs.
Offline Banks: Registration can be done through designated branches of PNB, SBI, Yes Bank, and J&K Bank.
Age Limit: Individuals below 13 years or above 70 years, and pregnant women beyond 6 weeks, are not permitted.
RFID Card: Upon registration, pilgrims must collect their mandatory RFID card from designated centers in Jammu/Kashmir.
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