Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Amarnath Yatra Suspended on Pahalgam Route
The Amarnath Yatra, a big pilgrimage in Kashmir, has been stopped on the Pahalgam route because of recent rains that damaged the path.
The authorities need to fix the route, so they've closed it for now.
The other route, Baltal, is still open for pilgrims.
So far, over 3.95 lakh people have gone on this pilgrimage this year.
The authorities are making sure that the journey is safe and smooth for those using the Baltal route.
Amarnath Yatra suspended on Pahalgam route due to rain damage.
Baltal route remains open for pilgrims.
Repair and maintenance works are being carried out on the Pahalgam route.
Over 3.95 lakh pilgrims have undertaken the Yatra this year.
Authorities ensure safe and smooth movement on the Baltal axis.
- Who
- Kashmir authorities and pilgrims
- What
- Suspension of Amarnath Yatra on Pahalgam route
- When
- Temporarily, due to recent rainfall
- Where
- Pahalgam and Baltal routes in Kashmir
- Why
- To carry out repair and maintenance works necessitated by the rainfall
Pahalgam Route Closure
Baltal Route Continuation
Route Closure
Pahalgam Route Closure
The Pahalgam route is temporarily closed for repair and maintenance due to rain damage.
Baltal Route Continuation
The Baltal route remains open for the pilgrimage.
- Route Closed
- Pahalgam
- Route Open
- Baltal
- Pilgrims This Year
- 3.95 lakh
- Reason for Closure
- Rain damage requiring repairs
- Authorities
- Kashmir Divisional Commissioner Anshul Garg