06 July,2026 09:45 AM IST | Pahalgam | ANI
Pilgrims walk past a metal cutout bearing the Lord Shiva`s image atop a poll as they proceed towards the holy cave shrine of Amarnath during the ongoing `Amarnath Yatra`, at Baltal area, in Ganderbal district, Jammu and Kashmir. Image courtesy: PTI
The fourth batch of pilgrims for the Amarnath Yatra 2026 departed from the Nunwan base camp in Pahalgam on Monday morning, continuing their journey towards the holy cave shrine of Shri Amarnath.
On July 3, the 57-day pilgrimage commenced, which is being heavily monitored using digital surveillance and RFID tracking systems to ensure crowd management and safety. The annual yatra is scheduled to conclude on August 28, coinciding with the festival of Raksha Bandhan.
Earlier on Sunday, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha reviewed the arrangements and security measures for the Amarnath Yatra at the Nunwan Base Camp in Pahalgam.
LG Manoj Sinha said that the discussions with the senior officials focused on the movement of pilgrims, security measures, accommodation facilities, and registration progress.
In an X post, he said that he also interacted with the pilgrims and assured them of a safe and hassle-free journey.
LG Sinha wrote, "Today, I visited the Nunwan Base Camp in Pahalgam to review the management of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra with senior officials. The discussions focused on key aspects including movement of pilgrims, security measures, accommodation facilities, registration progress, and other logistical requirements essential for hassle-free holy Yatra."
"I directed officials to prioritise the safety, security, and convenience of all pilgrims, while ensuring that every devotee of Baba Barfani is made aware of the importance of valid registration with designated dates to minimise waiting times. During the visit, I interacted with pilgrims and assured them that Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board and all yatra management departments are working tirelessly to ensure a safe, smooth, and hassle-free spiritual journey," the X post read.
Meanwhile, the Jammu and Kashmir State Disaster Response Force has set up a 24x7 emergency response camp along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway to ensure the safety of pilgrims during the Amarnath Yatra.
According to Sub-Inspector, J&K SDRF, Kartar Singh, the camp has been established under the directives of the Additional Director General of Police.
Sub-Inspector Singh told ANI on Saturday, "Our team consists of at least 20 personnel, including members from both the SDRF and the Home Guard. This camp has been set up under the directives of the ADG, and we are deployed along the National Highway for the pilgrimage."
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