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Amarnath Yatra from Jammu Suspended as NH-44 Stays Closed
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 01 Aug 2026, 11:35 AM
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Pilgrims cannot start the Amarnath Yatra from Jammu after authorities suspended the trek due to the ongoing closure of National Highway 44. The shutdown has left many devotees stranded and officials are exploring alternative routes.
The Amarnath Yatra, a major Hindu pilgrimage to the shrine in the Himalayas, has been suspended from Jammu after the state government halted the trek.
The suspension follows the continued closure of National Highway 44, the main route that connects Jammu to the Amarnath region. The highway has been shut for maintenance and safety checks.
As a result, thousands of pilgrims who had planned to start their journey from Jammu are stranded, with many unable to reach the base camp.
Officials have announced that they are exploring alternative routes and will provide updates once the highway is cleared. In the meantime, devotees are advised to seek assistance from local authorities.
The suspension follows the continued closure of National Highway 44, the main route that connects Jammu to the Amarnath region. The highway has been shut for maintenance and safety checks.
As a result, thousands of pilgrims who had planned to start their journey from Jammu are stranded, with many unable to reach the base camp.
Officials have announced that they are exploring alternative routes and will provide updates once the highway is cleared. In the meantime, devotees are advised to seek assistance from local authorities.