Amarnath Yatra 2026: Seventh batch of pilgrims leave Jammu amid tight security; visitors cross over 1 lakh
Updated On: 08 July, 2026 10:23 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Pilgrims expressed satisfaction with the facilities and security arrangements put in place by the authorities, with many describing the pilgrimage as a spiritually fulfilling experience

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 seventh batch of pilgrims undertaking the annual Amarnath Yatra departed from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu on Wednesday amid an atmosphere of devotion and elaborate security arrangements, as thousands of devotees continued their journey to the holy cave shrine in the Kashmir Himalayas.
Pilgrims expressed satisfaction with the facilities and security arrangements put in place by the authorities, with many describing the pilgrimage as a spiritually fulfilling experience.


