Srinagar: In what would exemplify Kashmir’s quintessential communal harmony and brotherhood yet again, 43 day-long Amarnath Yatra is scheduled to start on June 30 from the twin routes – traditional 48-km Nunwan in South Kashmir’s Pahalgam and 14-km shorter Baltal in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal after a hiatus of two years owing to the coronavirus pandemic.
Supported by hit-tech RFID for the first time, the yatra will provide a boost to Valley's economy, which has already been bolstered by a massive tourist influx this year.
Pertinently, 2.5 lakh Yatris have registered for the pilgrimage so far. The Amarnath temple, considered one of the most sacred shrines for Hindus, is a popular pilgrimage destination for Hindu devotees.
This year, the Amarnath Yatra will be one of the biggest yatras in the history of J&K as around 6-8 lakh pilgrims are expected to arrive on the pilgrimage. The registration for the Yatra is under way at over 450 bank branches and through SASB’s mobile application as well.
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