Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Over 3.42 Lakh Pilgrims Visit Amarnath Yatra
The Amarnath Yatra is a pilgrimage where many people visit a special cave in the mountains.
Over 342,000 people have already visited this year, and the total number is expected to be over 350,000.
The journey started on July 3rd and will end on August 9th.
Pilgrims travel to the cave from different routes, with one being longer and taking four days, and another shorter one allowing a same-day visit.
To keep everyone safe, there is a lot of security in place.
Over 3.42 lakh pilgrims have visited the Amarnath cave shrine in the first 21 days of the Yatra.
The official expected figure of 3.50 lakh pilgrims is likely to be crossed.
A fresh batch of 3,500 pilgrims started their journey from Jammu on Thursday.
The Yatra started on July 3 and will conclude on August 9.
Extensive security measures are in place, including additional security forces.
- Who
- Over 3.42 lakh pilgrims.
- What
- The Amarnath Yatra, a pilgrimage to a cave shrine.
- When
- Started July 3, concluding August 9.
- Where
- Amarnath cave shrine in the Kashmir Himalayas.
- Why
- To visit the ice stalagmite structure believed to symbolize Lord Shiva.
Security Concerns
Pilgrimage Experience
Security vs. Accessibility
Security Concerns
Increased security is necessary due to past attacks and potential threats.
Pilgrimage Experience
The increased security measures may restrict the ease of access for pilgrims.
- Pilgrim Count
- Over 3.42 lakh
- Start Date
- July 3
- End Date
- August 9
- Official Expected Pilgrims
- 3.50 lakh
- Security
- Multi-tier security arrangements, including 180 additional companies of Central Armed Police Forces.