Amarnath Yatra suspended for track repairs on both routes to cave shrine

Srinagar: Authorities on Saturday announced suspension of the Annual Amarnath yatra for repairing the track on both routes to the holy cave shrine.

Kashmir Divisional Commissioner Anshul Garg said, "The Yatra shall remain suspended from both routes with effect from August 9, 2026. Chadi Mubarak shall proceed via traditional Pahalgam route and shall mark the culmination of Yatra 2026 on August 28."

The 57-day-long Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra commenced on July 3 this year and will culminate with the Chadi Mubarak event on August 28 (the last day of the Hindu month of Sravan), he said.


The yatra commenced simultaneously from both routes -- the Chandanwari track in Anantnag district and Baltal in Ganderbal district, he added.

"More than 4.8 lakh pilgrims have performed darshan at the Holy Shrine so far. However, due to the recent rains, a necessity for repair and maintenance of the yatra tracks at vulnerable stretches has been felt, which is being undertaken by Border Roads Organisation (BRO). In addition, adverse weather conditions have been predicted by IMD over the next few days," Garg said.

He appealed to all the pilgrims to adhere to the advisories issued by the competent authority from time to time in the interest of their safety and the smooth conduct of the yatra. PTI