Srinagar, June 10, 2026
J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the arrangements for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Yatra.
An official statement said that a high-level review meeting on preparations for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra was chaired by Manoj Sinha in Srinagar.
Senior bureaucrats and officials from the Jammu and Kashmir Administration attended the meeting. During the review, the J&K L-G assessed the arrangements being put in place by various departments to ensure the smooth and successful conduct of the annual pilgrimage.
Officials briefed the meeting on preparations across key sectors, including security, transportation, healthcare facilities, accommodation, sanitation, power supply, water availability, and disaster management measures along the Yatra routes.
The J&K L-G emphasised the need for close coordination among all departments and agencies to ensure a safe, secure, and comfortable experience for pilgrims. He directed officials to ensure that all essential services and infrastructure are in place well ahead of the commencement of the Yatra.
The meeting also reviewed contingency plans, emergency response mechanisms, and traffic management measures to efficiently manage pilgrim movement.
Officials informed the chair that preparations are progressing as scheduled, with all departments working in close coordination to ensure the smooth conduct of the pilgrimage.
Reiterating the administration’s commitment, the J&K L-G directed continuous monitoring of all arrangements and instructed officials to promptly address any emerging issues.
The meeting concluded with a detailed review of departmental action plans and overall readiness for the forthcoming pilgrimage season.
The 57-day-long Shri Amarnath ji Yatra 2026 will start on July 3 and conclude on August 28, coinciding with the Shravan Purnima and Raksha Bandhan festivals.
The cave shrine, situated at 3,888 metres above sea level in the Kashmir Himalayas, houses an ice stalagmite that wanes and waxes with the phases of the moon. Devotees believe the stalagmite structure symbolises the mythical powers of Lord Shiva.
Devotees approach the cave shrine either via the traditional, longer Pahalgam base camp route or the shorter Baltal base camp route.
No helicopter services will be available to the Yatris this year as the entire Yatra route has been declared a no-fly zone.(Agency)
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