Amarnath yatra crosses 3-lakh mark in record 12 days: Lt Guv
Another batch of pilgrims leaves for Amarnath yatra
Srinagar/Jammu: In a record, the annual Amarnath yatra crossed the three-lakh mark on Tuesday, the 12th day of the pilgrimage this year, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said.
Sinha commended all the officials, service providers and volunteers, saying their dedication and hard work have made the holy pilgrimage smooth and memorable for every devotee of Baba Barfani.
“Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra has set a historic new record, crossing the 3 lakh mark in just 12 days,” Sinha said in a post on his personal handle on X.
The yatra, which began on July 3, had crossed the two-lakh mark on July 10.
It will culminate on August 28 on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan.
Last year, a total of 4.10 lakh pilgrims performed the yatra and had a glimpse of the naturally formed ice lingam in the south Kashmir Himalayas.
Meanwhile, a fresh batch of 5,335 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base-camp here early Tuesday for the annual Amarnath yatra in south Kashmir.
The 13th batch included 3,911 men, 1,288 women and 21 children.
According to officials, 1,736 pilgrims travelling in 84 vehicles opted for the shorter Baltal route, while 3,599 pilgrims in 148 vehicles left for the traditional Pahalgam route.
The Baltal convoy departed at 2.42 am, followed by the Pahalgam convoy at 3.10 am.
With the departure of the latest batch, a total of 93,036 pilgrims have left the Jammu base camp for the shrine since the yatra began on July 3.
Security has been intensified along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, particularly in the Chanderkote, Ramban and Banihal sectors, to ensure the safe and smooth passage of the yatra convoys, officials added.
