Amarnath Trek

On July 10, terrorists attacked a bus carrying pilgrims in which eight people were killed. There have been rising security concerns for travelers undertaking the pilgrimage post the incident.

Undeterred by the attack on Amarnath pilgrims, a new batch of about 3,000 pilgrims has left Jammu for the shrine amid stepped up security measures. Chanting 'Bam Bam Bhole', the pilgrims set for the arduous trek from both the traditional Pahalgam and shorter Baltal routes early this morning

People to trek to the Amarnath shrine in Jammu and Kashmir must furnish medical certificates, the authorities have said, adding that those below 13 or above 75 years of age will not be allowed to join the pilgrimage.

About 45,000 pilgrims were treated at the medical camps set up along the Amarnath pilgrimage trek route this year, according to an official. "These medical aid camps serve pilgrims round-the-clock to provide medical aid for common ailments," said a state government spokesman.

On July 10, terrorists attacked a bus carrying pilgrims in which eight people were killed. There have been rising security concerns for travelers undertaking the pilgrimage post the incident.

Undeterred by the attack on Amarnath pilgrims, a new batch of about 3,000 pilgrims has left Jammu for the shrine amid stepped up security measures. Chanting 'Bam Bam Bhole', the pilgrims set for the arduous trek from both the traditional Pahalgam and shorter Baltal routes early this morning

People to trek to the Amarnath shrine in Jammu and Kashmir must furnish medical certificates, the authorities have said, adding that those below 13 or above 75 years of age will not be allowed to join the pilgrimage.

About 45,000 pilgrims were treated at the medical camps set up along the Amarnath pilgrimage trek route this year, according to an official. "These medical aid camps serve pilgrims round-the-clock to provide medical aid for common ailments," said a state government spokesman.