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Registration for this year’s Amarnath Yatra will begin on April 15, the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board announced. The registration process will be conducted through designated bank branches nationwide, and Yatra permits will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis. The dates of the Yatra will be announced soon. Registration will take place at 554 bank branches nationwide.

During registration, each bank branch has been allocated a fixed daily quota for each route. Children below 13 years of age and elderly persons above 70 years will not be eligible for registration. Similarly, pregnant women beyond six weeks will also not be registered.

Board officials said that this year, Yatra permits will be issued through the NIC portal ( after Aadhaar-based biometric e-KYC authentication. In case of any technical glitches during authentication, bank branches will be able to complete registration through manual photo capture and data entry.

Required Information for Registration

• Yatris must submit a valid mandatory health certificate issued by an authorised doctor or medical institution on or after April 8. The registration fee has been fixed at ₹150 per Yatra permit.
• The travel permit will clearly indicate the chosen route (Baltal or Pahalgam) along with the date of travel.
• Help desks will be set up at bank branches during the registration process, and branch staff will be trained in all aspects of pre-registration of pilgrims.
• Pilgrims are advised to provide correct mobile and Aadhaar numbers and submit all required documents on time. They should also take appropriate health and safety measures in view of weather conditions and high altitude.
• The board has clarified that detailed guidelines will be issued once the Yatra dates are officially announced.

New Guidelines for Registration, Telecom, and Base Camps

Earlier, on April 1, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg chaired a high-level review meeting for the Amarnath Yatra 2026.

With a focus on ensuring a smooth and incident-free pilgrimage, the Divisional Commissioner conducted a comprehensive review of preparations for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 and directed all departments to fast-track infrastructure, safety, and logistical arrangements well in advance of the annual pilgrimage to the holy cave.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners of Anantnag, Budgam, Ganderbal, Bandipora, and Srinagar, along with the Commissioner of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation and senior officials from various departments associated with the annual Amarnath Yatra.

Representatives from service providers, including G-Max, Jio, Airtel, and BSNL, also participated.

During the meeting, the divisional commissioner reviewed departmental proposals under revenue and capital expenditure (CapEx) heads. He also assessed the status of works to be executed by BEACON, including snow clearance, repairs, and track widening along the Pahalgam route.

Emphasising timely infrastructure readiness, he directed the Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department to expedite macadamisation of roads around Yatra base camps, develop parking facilities and pony stands, and ensure restoration of helipads.

Regarding tentage along the Pahalgam and Baltal axes, the Divisional Commissioner stressed the importance of quality, safety, and aesthetics. He instructed that tents must be installed only in secure, non-vulnerable areas.

To strengthen disaster preparedness, he directed the deputy commissioner of Anantnag to coordinate resource pooling and conduct detailed assessments of flood-prone zones, ensuring safe placement of camps and regulated movement of pilgrims.

The Divisional Commissioner also reviewed the capacity and amenities at base camps, directing departments to maintain adequate fire safety measures, including designated fire gaps between tents and deployment of fire tenders and personnel.

He underscored the need for robust sanitation arrangements at camps and along the Yatra routes, tasking the concerned departments with ensuring cleanliness throughout the pilgrimage.

On registration, he instructed that all processes for yatris and service providers be completed well in advance of the Yatra’s commencement.

He also reviewed healthcare facilities along both routes and called for increased deployment of ambulances. Directions were issued regarding accommodation for security personnel, provision of RTC buses for pilgrim transportation, installation of public address systems and signage, dissemination of timely weather updates, and strengthening of disaster management mechanisms.

Telecom service providers were instructed to ensure seamless network coverage across all routes and camps to enable effective communication and facilitate RFID-based tracking systems.