Amarnath Yatra is one of the most popular spiritual tours for lord Shiva devotees, attracting lakhs of devotees every year to the Amarnath Cave in the Kashmir Himalayas which is situated at a height of around 12,756 ft. This yatra involves trekking to see a naturally formed Shivalinga from ice which forms during summer. It is believed that it represents lord Shiva himself. There must be a popular planning and timely registration to ensure a smooth and safe yatra experience.
If you are planning to start this journey in 2026, here are the details of Amarnath Yatra 2026 registration start date and end date for darshan, Amarnath tour start date & end date and important details.
Before starting the Amarnath darshan tour, darshan tickets registration is mandatory for all devotees participating in the yatra. Without a valid registration slip and medical certificate, devotees are not allowed to proceed to the yatra. The Amarnath Yatra 2026 opening is March 15 2026 and closing dateand is April 15 2026. It is advised to complete the registration process as early as possible, as slots are limited and may fill up quickly.
The Amarnath Yatra 2026 is scheduled to begin during the auspicious Shravan month and will last for a few days. This darshan tour of lord Shiva at Amarnath cave will start from July 3, 2026 and end on August 9 2026. These are tentative dates, the exact dates will be confirmed soon by the SASB board. During this period, devotees can visit the naturally forming Ice Shiva Linga through the approved routes with guidance of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB).
Amarnath Yatra registration for the darshan of lord Shiva can be done in a very easy way and here are the detailed procedures for how to register for amarnath yatra online & offline. The Amarnath Yatra has 2 traditional routes Jammu-Pahalgam-Holy Cave and Jammu-Baltal-Holy Cave
The online Amarnath yatra registration process can be only done through the official website of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB).
Step 1: Go to the website and navigate to the “Online Services” tab from the Menu. Click on Yatra Permit Registration
Step 2: Create an account using a valid email and mobile number
Step 3: Fill the application form by entering your personal details
Step 4 : Select the route and date. There are 2 routes Jammu-Pahalgam-Holy Cave and Jammu-Baltal-Holy Cave
Step 5: Upload a recent passport sized scanned photo and the scanned CHC.You can get the Compulsory Health Certificate (CHC) from SASB Medical Institution.This certificate should be dated 15 to 30 days before the yatra.
Step 6: Complete the payment and upon getting the payment confirmation, you can download & print the Yatra Permit.
The offline Amarnath Yatra registration procedure is so simple. To register offline, SASB listed out the State & Unior Teritory wise list of doctors & institutions that are authorized to issue CHC(Compulsory Health Certificate) certificates. So, you can get the certificate at the nearby hospital from the list.
You need this CHC certificate, valid photo ID proof and passport photographs for the registration. For offline registration, you need to pay a fee of Rs.220 per person. You can make the offline registrations through Jammu & Kashmir Bank, Punjab National Bank, State Bank of India (SBI) and YES Bank at any of the branches across India.
Note: Persons with age below 13 years and above 70 years are not allowed. Pregnant women with more than 6 weeks of pregnancy are not allowed.
The Amarnath Yatra 2026, scheduled from July 3 to August 9, 2026 offers devotees a rare opportunity to experience one of the most popular pilgrimages. With registrations from March 15 to April 15 2026, it is important to stay informed and complete all formalities on time. Proper planning, early registration and following the guidelines ensure a safe, comfortable and spiritually fulfilling journey to the Amarnath Cave.
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