Amarnath Yatra 2025: Over 1 Lakh Pilgrims Visit The Shrine In A Week Despite High Security

Amarnath Yatra, the annual pilgrimage that began on 3 July, has seen over 1 lakh devotees visit the shrine in just seven days, despite the terror attack in Pahalgam. The valley is also currently packed with heavy security, with around 600 paramilitary forces deployed. Here’s more on it.

Over 1 Lakh Devotees Visit Amarnath Shrine In Just 7 Days 

The journey of faith, holy Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra has surpassed 1 lakh pilgrims within the first six days of pilgrimage. The spiritual festivity and Yatra is continuing smoothly on both the Pahalgam and Baltal routes and expected to draw more devotees in the days to come.

— Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) July 8, 2025

One of the most important pilgrimages for Lord Shiva devotees, the Amarnath Yatra has seen more than 1 lakh pilgrims turn up within a week, as per India Today. The holy cave, located high in the Himalayas, has drawn crowds even after the Pahalgam terror attack, sparking optimism among the J&K administration, the Amarnath Shrine Board, and the local tourism sector.

Office of Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir Manoj Sinha also confirmed the news on his official X account, sharing a post that read: “The journey of faith, holy Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra has surpassed 1 lakh pilgrims within the first six days of pilgrimage. The spiritual festivity and Yatra are continuing smoothly on both the Pahalgam and Baltal routes and are expected to draw more devotees in the days to come.”

This year’s Amarnath yatra has the biggest military deployment ever as well after the recent terror attacks in Pahalgam. The valley is heavily guarded, with around 600 additional companies of paramilitary forces deployed. The government has positioned them along the route to the shrine to ensure full safety.

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Strict Security Measures In Place 

The pilgrimage, which leads to the holy cave located at an altitude of 13,700 feet in the Himalayas, began on 3 July and will conclude on 9 August. As per The Hindu, authorities have set up a three-tier security system at the base camps and are carrying out regular drills and mock exercises to stay prepared. Last month, the entire yatra route was also declared a no-fly zone.

Even with high security, it is surprising to see such large crowds still reaching the holy cave. As per Daily Jagran, around 7,000 pilgrims travel daily from Jammu to the base camps in scheduled convoys. The rising number of pilgrims at the holy cave shows that many prefer to travel on their own. 

On Tuesday, around 26,000 people visited the Amarnath cave, while only 7,000 travelled via the official convoys. Amit, a pilgrim from Delhi, shared with Daily Jagran that travelling alone without the convoy is easier and more comfortable. He added that the convoys involve strict guidelines and restrictions.

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The rise in pilgrim footfall has lifted the spirits of the local tourism board. It has also opened up new employment opportunities for locals. Many locals earn their livelihoods by providing tents, hot water, horses and palanquins to visiting pilgrims.

Cover Image Courtesy: Amarnath Temple, Wikipedia/ Gktambe