Amarnath Yatra 2025 to be conducted for reduced duration of 38 days for first time: Check dates

The Amarnath Yatra 2025 will be conducted from July 3 to August 9 this year. For the first time, the duration will be reduced to 38 days, and added security will be provided.

According to a report by news agency ANI, 581 companies from various Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) will be deployed during the Shri Amarnath Yatra 2025.

“The pilgrimage, scheduled to take place from July 3 to August 9, will now be conducted over a reduced duration of 38 days for the first time,” ANI reported.

Amarnath Yatra 2025: Security measures

For the first time, jammers will be installed to protect the Shri Amarnath Yatra convoy during its movement, which will be escorted by Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). During the passage of the convoy, all roads leading to the Yatra routes and National Highways will be temporarily blocked to ensure maximum security.

In addition to these measures, a comprehensive deployment will include Road Opening Parties (ROPs) to secure and clear the routes, Quick Action Teams (QATs) for immediate response to threats, Bomb Disposal Squads (BDS) for detecting and neutralising explosives, K9 units (specially trained sniffer dogs), and drones for aerial surveillance.

These arrangements will be in place on both the Pahalgam and Baltal routes to the Amarnath Cave Shrine in Jammu and Kashmir.

Among other details, Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board has made it clear that those below 13 years and above 70 years of age will not be permitted for this Yatra even if they obtain the compulsory medical certificate. Also, pregnant women will not be permitted.

Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat express

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to inaugurate the Vande Bharat train service between Katra and Srinagar on Friday, said the Northern Railway, adding it will start its commercial operations for the public from 7 June. The IRCTC has opened advance booking from Thursday afternoon.

According to the Northern Railway, two Vande Bharat Train sets will make four trips during the day between Katra and Srinagar.

"It has two travelling classes Chair Car (CC) and Executive Class (EC) with tickets costing ₹715 and ₹1320 respectively," an official from Northern Railway said.

With agency inputs.