This year, registrations have already begun, and devotees can apply both online and offline.

Amarnath yatra 2026 Key Dates

• Yatra Start Date: 3 July 2026
• Yatra End Date: 28 august 2026
• Registration Start Date: 15 april 2026 (ongoing)
• ⏳ Duration: ~57 days pilgrimage period

Who Can Apply? (Eligibility Basics)

To ensure safety at high altitude:

• Age: 13 to 70 years
• Must have valid health clearance (CHC)
• Physically fit for high-altitude trekking
• Medical fitness is mandatory

Step-by-Step Guide to Register (Online Method)

Step 1: Visit official website

Go to the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) portal.

Step 2: Fill application form

• Enter personal details
• Select travel route (Baltal or Pahalgam)
• Upload ID proof

Step 3: Upload Medical Certificate (CHC)

• Compulsory health Certificate from authorised doctor
• Must be issued after approved date

Step 4: Submit & pay fee

• Complete registration fee payment
• Download registration slip / yatra Permit

Step 5: Get yatra Permit + RFID Card

• Required for entry checkpoints
• Used for tracking and safety

Offline Registration (Bank Branch Method)

You can also register at designated banks:

• SBI
• PNB
• J&K Bank
• Other authorized branches

Process:

• Visit branch
• Submit application form + CHC + ID proof
• Get yatra Permit issued

Main Routes to amarnath Cave

Pahalgam Route (Traditional)

• Longer trek
• More scenic
• Suitable for gradual ascent

Baltal Route

• Shorter but steeper
• Faster access to cave

⚠️ Important Things to Know

• Registration is first-come, first-served
• Limited daily pilgrim quota applies
• Medical fitness is strictly checked
• Weather in himalayas can change quickly

Bottom Line

For Amarnath yatra 2026, registration is already open from 15 April, and pilgrims must complete online or bank-based registration + medical certification before planning the journey.

In simple terms:
No registration + no medical certificate = no yatra permit.

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