Srinagar, July 30, 2025:The ongoing Amarnath Yatra 2025 is on track to cross a significant milestone, with a total of 3,93,401 pilgrims having performed darshan at the holy Amarnath cave shrine as of Tuesday, according to official data released by the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB).
The annual Hindu pilgrimage, which began in late June, has seen a steady influx of devotees from across India and abroad, despite challenging weather conditions along the twin routes — the Baltal track in Ganderbal district and the Pahalgam route in Anantnag district.
Authorities stated that smooth logistical arrangements, enhanced security, improved healthcare access, and effective coordination between civil and military agencies have contributed to the safe and successful facilitation of the Yatra this year.
“This year’s Yatra has been remarkable in terms of participation and safety. We are expecting the number of pilgrims to cross the four-lakh mark in the next 24 to 48 hours,” a senior official from the SASB confirmed.
The Amarnath cave, located at an altitude of 3,880 meters in the Himalayas, houses the naturally formed ice Shiva Lingam, attracting lakhs of devotees annually who undertake the arduous journey as an expression of faith and devotion. The Yatra is traditionally held during the Shravan month (July–August) as per the Hindu calendar.
Medical facilities, langars (community kitchens), weather monitoring systems, and round-the-clock helpline services have been key highlights of the 2025 Yatra management. The administration has also made use of digital tracking and e-registration to streamline pilgrim data and improve crowd regulation.
The pilgrimage is expected to continue until Shravan Purnima (Raksha Bandhan), when the ceremonial Chhari Mubarak (holy mace) marks the conclusion of the spiritual journey.
As the Amarnath Yatra nears the four-lakh milestone, it continues to be not only a spiritually significant event but also a major contributor to religious tourism in Jammu and Kashmir, boosting local economies and reinforcing the region’s age-old spiritual traditionsw
