June 4, 2010 5:11 PM

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Registration of Amarnath yatra to commence from July 1

Registration of pilgrims for annual Amarnath yatra in Jammu and Kashmir which would commence from July one will start from tomorrow (JUNE 5). Registration will be done through 121 designated branches of Jammu and Kashmir Bank across the country. The yatra will commence from both traditional Pahalgam and Baltal routes as per scheduled on July one. The registration of pilgrims from the Pahalgam route will not be allowed after August 22, while registration in respect of the Baltal route will close on August 23. This year, the number of designated Registration Counters has been increased to 121, from 103 last year. The helicopter services for the Yatris who wish to avail of such facilities would be available on each of the two routes viz. Baltal – Panjtarni – Baltal and Pahalgam – Panjtarni- Pahalgam. The one way heli-fare for Baltal- Panjtarni and Pahalgam-Panjtarni has been fixed at Rs. 2425/- and Rs. 3800/-, respectively. Children, between the age of 2-12 years, will be required to pay half the aforesaid prices.<br/>

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