Jammu, Aug. 31 -- "A yatra of faith, opportunity and a question for the future"
AMARNATH 2026: THE NUMBERS TELL A STORY
The Amarnath Yatra has once again demonstrated the extraordinary power of faith to bring people together. By July 26, more than 4.14 lakh pilgrims had completed the Yatra, a figure that matched the entire 2025 turnout in just 18 days. The number is significant not merely because it represents a record breaking pilgrimage season, but because it reflects a growing confidence among pilgrims to travel to Jammu & Kashmir. In 2024 around 5.12 lakh pilgrims undertook the Yatra, while all-time high remains 6.30 lakh in 2011. But the numbers alone do not capture the significance of Amarnath. Every pilgrim represents a journey of ...