Another batch of 6,064 pilgrims departed from Jammu on Wednesday to undertake the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, which has already seen over 2.34 lakh devotees perform darshan at the holy cave shrine in the past 13 days.
According to officials, the 2025 Amarnath Yatra, which began on July 3, continues smoothly with strong participation. “Another batch of 6,064 yatris left Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu today in two escorted convoys headed for the Valley,” an official said.
The first convoy, comprising 95 vehicles and carrying 2,471 pilgrims, departed at 3:30 a.m. for the Baltal base camp. The second convoy of 139 vehicles, with 3,593 pilgrims on board, left at 4:07 a.m. for the Nunwan (Pahalgam) base camp.
The Meteorological Department has forecast widespread light to moderate rainfall across Jammu & Kashmir over the next 24 hours.
Security arrangements have been significantly intensified this year following Pahalgam terror attack.
This year’s Yatra spans 38 days, concluding on August 9, which coincides with Shravan Purnima and Raksha Bandhan.(News Agency)