India, July 1 -- In anticipation of the Amarnath pilgrimage that begins on July 3, the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday announced a strict daily time limit for tourists visiting Gulmarg in North Kashmir's Baramulla district.

An official advisory urged visitors not to travel between Srinagar and Gulmarg beyond 5pm. Officials said that these restrictions are necessary to ensure the safe and seamless movement of Amarnath Yatra convoys and to facilitate effective traffic management during the 52-day pilgrimage period that concludes on August 28.

"No tourist vehicle shall be permitted to proceed from Gulmarg towards Srinagar and vice-versa after 5pm," an official of the Baramulla police said in a statement. "All tourists are advised to ...