Amarnath Yatra 2025: Registration Underway with Online and Offline Facilities

The revered Amarnath Yatra, an annual pilgrimage to the holy Amarnath Cave in Jammu and Kashmir, is set to commence on July 3, 2025, and will conclude on August 9, 2025. For the convenience of devotees, registration for this spiritually significant journey began on April 14, 2025, offering both online and offline avenues.

Pilgrims eager to undertake this sacred trek can secure their Yatra Permits through the official website of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) or by visiting one of over 540 authorized bank branches located across India. The SASB, which manages the pilgrimage, has streamlined the process to ensure a smooth experience for the lakhs of devotees expected to participate.

Key Dates for Amarnath Yatra 2025:

• Yatra Start Date: July 3, 2025
• Yatra End Date: August 9, 2025 (coinciding with Raksha Bandhan)
• Registration Commenced: April 14, 2025

Online Registration Process:

For those opting for online registration, the steps are straightforward:

1. Visit the official SASB website (jksasb.nic.in) and navigate to the “Online Services” section.
2. Select “Yatra Permit Registration” from the available options.
3. Carefully read and agree to the guidelines, including the “Do’s and Don’ts” for the Yatra.
4. Fill in all personal details accurately, such as name, preferred yatra date, Aadhaar number, and mobile number.
5. Upload a recent passport-size photograph and a scanned copy of the mandatory Compulsory Health Certificate (CHC).
6. Verify your mobile number using the One-Time Password (OTP) sent to your registered number.
7. A payment link for the registration fee (approximately ₹220, subject to change) will be sent within two hours. Complete the payment.
8. Upon successful payment, download your Yatra Registration Permit from the portal.

Offline Registration Process:

Pilgrims who prefer offline registration can visit designated bank branches, including Punjab National Bank, Jammu & Kashmir Bank, State Bank of India, and Yes Bank, among others. The process typically involves:

1. Collecting a token slip, usually issued three days before the chosen yatra date, from designated centers like Vaishnavi Dham, Panchayat Bhawan, or Mahajan Hall in Jammu.
2. Proceeding to Saraswati Dham the following day for official registration and a medical check-up.
3. Collecting the mandatory RFID card from designated centers in Jammu on the same day.

It is crucial for offline registrants to carry their Compulsory Health Certificate (CHC), original identity proof, and recent passport-size photographs to the bank branches.

Essential Documents and Requirements:

Regardless of the registration method, all pilgrims are required to furnish certain documents and adhere to specific guidelines:

• Compulsory Health Certificate (CHC): This certificate, issued by authorized medical centers after a specified date (usually after April 8, 2025), is paramount. It confirms the pilgrim’s physical fitness to undertake the high-altitude journey.
• Yatra Permit: Issued upon successful registration.
• RFID Card: Mandatory for all pilgrims for tracking and security purposes. This is typically issued after biometric and Aadhaar verification.
• Aadhaar Card: Required for Indian nationals. NRIs must provide their passport.
• Photographs: Six recent passport-size photographs.
• Valid Mobile Number: For official communications and updates.

Important Advisories from SASB:

The Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board emphasizes the importance of physical fitness for the arduous trek. Pilgrims are advised to start a preparatory morning/evening walk, about 4-5 km per day, at least a month prior to the Yatra. Deep breathing exercises and Yoga, particularly Pranayama, are also recommended to improve oxygen efficiency.

Age restrictions apply, with only pilgrims between 13 and 70 years eligible for registration. Pregnant women beyond six weeks of pregnancy are not permitted to undertake the Yatra.

Security arrangements are being significantly bolstered for the Yatra, with the deployment of a large contingent of paramilitary forces, army, and police personnel to ensure the safety and smooth conduct of the pilgrimage.

Pilgrims are strongly encouraged to register early, as a limited number of permits are issued each day. They are also advised to familiarize themselves with the “Do’s and Don’ts” issued by the SASB to ensure a safe, respectful, and spiritually enriching journey to the holy cave shrine.