The annual Amarnath yatra will be suspended from August 9, 2026, for track repairs. This suspension is necessary due to recent rains and predicted adverse weather conditions. The Chadi Mubarak will proceed via the traditional Pahalgam route, marking the yatra's culmination. Over 4.8 lakh pilgrims have already performed darshan at the holy shrine this year.

A fresh batch of 926 pilgrims departed Jammu's base camp for the annual Amarnath yatra. This convoy left early Friday morning in 42 vehicles, including 21 buses. The total number…

Amarnath Yatra suspended due to poor weather and declining pilgrim numbers; officials monitoring the situation closely.