Amarnath Yatra Set To Hit 1 Lakh Today

(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) Jammu- The Amarnath Yatra 2025 witnessed its highest single-day turnout on Monday, with 23,857 pilgrims paying obeisance at the holy cave, pushing the total number of yatris to 93,336 within the first five days of the pilgrimage.

Officials attributed the rising numbers to favourable weather, efficient logistical arrangements, and heightened security. Monday's turnout included 17,257 men, 5,297 women, 341 children, 296 sadhus, nine transgender devotees, and 625 security personnel.

Since its commencement on July 3, the pilgrimage has steadily gained momentum. The daily figures show a consistent upward trend: 12,348 on Day 1, 14,515 on Day 2, 21,109 on Day 3, 21,512 on Day 4, and 23,857 on Day 5.

The yatra continues to run smoothly along both the Baltal and Pahalgam routes under a multi-layered security cover, with all essential services including medical and rescue teams on alert.

Meanwhile, the sixth batch of 8,605 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu early Monday morning - the largest batch so far. The group included 6,486 men, 1,826 women, 42 children, 216 sadhus, and 35 sadhvis. Of them, 3,486 pilgrims opted for the Baltal route, while 5,119 took the traditional Pahalgam path.

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A total of 372 vehicles, including 179 buses, 81 MMVs, and 112 LMVs, were pressed into service for their movement.

Authorities said if the current trend and weather hold, the number of pilgrims paying obeisance at the holy cave is expected to cross one lakh on Tuesday.

Amid the surge, on-the-spot registration counters are witnessing a huge rush in Jammu. To manage the flow, officials have increased the number of counters and raised the daily registration quota. Over 3,000 pilgrims arrived in Jammu on Monday alone for registration.

So far, more than 3.5 lakh pilgrims have registered online. Twelve counters have been set up for on-the-spot registration, while 34 accommodation centres are operational across Jammu. Over 50,000 yatris can be housed at various lodgement centres between Lakhanpur and Banihal.

For security, 180 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) have been deployed across Jammu division - 30 more than last year - to ensure a safe and smooth yatra 38-day Amarnath Yatra, which began on July 3, will conclude on August 9.

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