Amarnath Yatra 2025: Advance Booking To Begin Soon; Know Schedule, Route, Registration Process

The Amarnath Yatra is set to begin on July 3 and will continue until August 9, 2025. The Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) has announced that this year's pilgrimage will last for 39 days, giving devotees ample time to complete their spiritual journey to the holy Amarnath cave.

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Preparations for advance registration at 533 bank branches across the country have been completed. Registration is scheduled to begin on April 14, but due to a government holiday, banks will remain closed. Therefore, registration will now begin on Tuesday, April 15.

Registration will be done at 533 branches of four banks:

309 branches of Punjab National Bank

91 branches of Jammu and Kashmir Bank

34 branches of Yes Bank

99 branches of State Bank of India

Twenty of these branches are located in Jammu and Kashmir. The registration fee is Rs150. Pilgrims can register for either of the two Yatra routes, Pahalgam or Baltal, and will receive different colored slips for each route. As in previous years, registration will be completed using Aadhaar-based biometric verification.

A health certificate is required to register. The Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board has shared the list of approved hospitals, clinics, and doctors in all states and union territories to help people get their health certificates easily.

In Jammu city, health certificates can be made at Government Hospital Gandhi Nagar, Government Hospital Sarwal, Rajiv Gandhi Hospital, and Sub-District Hospital Jagti. Registration centers have been set up in all 20 districts of the state. 

To register, the health certificate must be dated April 8 or later. People have started obtaining their health certificates and can visit the banks on April 15 to complete their registration using their Aadhaar card and biometric data.

The process of making health certificates will continue throughout the Yatra. Only people between the ages of 13 and 70 can register.

The Jammu and Kashmir administration is working hard to ensure the safety and comfort of all devotees. Steps are being taken to improve accommodation, food services (langars), medical support, and security. Special arrangements are also being made to handle the expected rise in the number of pilgrims.

The 48th board meeting of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) was held on March 5, 2025, at Raj Bhavan and was led by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. The meeting focused on improving facilities, managing logistics, and making sure the yatra is smooth and well-organized for everyone.

To enhance the overall pilgrimage experience, several key initiatives have been planned:

Increased Accommodation: More facilities will be set up in Jammu, Srinagar, Baltal, Pahalgam, Nunwan, and Pantha Chowk to accommodate the growing number of pilgrims.

E-KYC & RFID System: RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) cards will be introduced, along with on-the-spot registration at Naugam and Katra railway stations to streamline the process.

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Insurance & Security Measures: Pilgrims, service providers, and ponies will be covered under adequate insurance schemes, and security arrangements will be strengthened.

Online Services: Digital platforms will be expanded for registration and yatra-related assistance to make the process more convenient.

Route Maintenance & Disaster Preparedness: The yatra tracks will be widened and equipped with medical facilities, security surveillance, weather forecasting systems, and disaster management tools.

Prepaid Digital Payment System: A new prepaid digital payment system will be introduced for hiring services during the yatra.