Over 20,000 Pilgrims A Day — Record-Breaking Beginning For Amarnath Yatra 2024

The Amarnath Yatra this year has surpassed the 2-lakh mark in the first 10 days

Amarnath cave, located at an altitude of 3,888 m in the Himalayas, continues to draw thousands of pilgrims

Like every year, tight security arrangements have been made for the pilgrims this time too

Over 22,000 pilgrims visited the holy cave in Anantnag district on July 7 despite disruptions due to slippery tracks

Among the over 22,000 pilgrims were 14,736 males, 5,231 females, and 253 children

As many as 315 Sadhus and 5 Sadhvis paid obeisance at the cave shrine

On July 6, the Yatra had to be temporarily suspended due to heavy rain

More than 4.5 lakh pilgrims visited the holy cave in 2023

The 52-day Amarnath pilgrimage will conclude on August 19. All photos: PTI