- By Nidhi Giri
- Tue, 15 Apr 2025 04:52 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Amarnath Yatra 2025: Registration for the Amarnath Yatra 2025 began on Tuesday, April 15, with great enthusiasm as pilgrims visited designated bank branches in different parts of India. The registrations will take place at 533 branches comprising of Punjab National Bank, State Bank of India, J&K bank and Yes bank across the country. Devotees were seen queuing up early in the morning in Jammu, hoping to secure a spot in the first batch of yatris to visit the revered Amarnath shrine. The Amarnath Yatra is all set to commence on July 3 this year, simultaneously from both routes--the Pahalgam track in Anantnag district and Baltal in Ganderbal district. The Yatra will culminate on August 9 on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan.
Dates for the yatra were announced by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on March 5 during the 48th Board meeting of the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB) at Raj Bhawan. The board also proposed various measures and interventions to further improve the facilities and services for the devotees. Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, which manages the annual pilgrimage, has designated a total of 540 bank branches across the country for advance registration of pilgrims, in addition to the online facility for registration on its website which started on Monday. According to the board, no one below the age of 13 or above 75 and women with more than six weeks' pregnancy shall be registered for the pilgrimage.
The Amarnath Yatra is a prominent Hindu pilgrimage to the Amarnath Cave, situated in the South Kashmir Himalayas. Each year, a large number of devotees embark on this holy journey to venerate a naturally formed ice Lingam, which is considered to be a divine representation of Lord Shiva. For this year's yatra, it is compulsory to complete the registration procedure in advance.
Shri Amarnath Yatra 2025 Registration: Step By Step Guide For Online And Offline Booking
-Visit to the official website of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) and select the Advance Registration option.
-Thoroughly review all the guidelines, including the Do's and Don'ts. After reading, click on "I Agree" and then proceed by selecting "Register."
-Enter your personal information, attach a passport-size photograph, and upload a scanned copy of the mandatory Compulsory Health Certificate (CHC).
-A One-Time Password (OTP) will be sent to your registered mobile number for verification.
-A payment link will be sent to you within two hours to pay the registration fee. The registration fee for the yatra is expected to be Rs 220 per person.
-Once the payment is successfully processed, you can download your Yatra Registration Permit from the portal.
Shri Amarnath Yatra 2025 Medical Form
Medical certificate should be issued by doctor/hospital authorised in your state.
-Photo file should be - .JPEG or .JPG only and size should not be more than 1MB.
-Medical certificate should be scanned and uploaded in PDF format only while registering. Size should not be more than 1MB.
-Persons with age below 13 years and above 70 years are not allowed.
-Pregnant women with more than 6 weeks of pregnancy are not allowed.Carry your original Photo ID and Medical Certificate with you during the yatra.
Amarnath Yatra 2025: How To Register Offline?
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has also provided offline registration facilities for those who prefer in-person registration. Centres like Vaishnavi Dham, Panchayat Bhawan, and Mahajan Hall are issuing token slips -- usually three days before the selected yatra date. Pilgrims then go to Saraswati Dham the next day for a health check-up and formal registration. On the same day, they are required to visit the RFID card centre in Jammu to collect their card and finalise the registration. Whether registering online or offline, devotees are advised to complete all steps in advance and ensure they have all the necessary documents.