Pahalgam attack: Amarnath yatra under cloud as terror grips Valley

9,000 register for Amarnath Yatra in 10 days, but first dropouts already in, according to tour operators

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According to the tourism department of J&K, as observed in the UT’s Economic Survey, the Amarnath Yatra drew 512,000 devotees in 2024 — the highest in a decade. In 2023, the count was 445,000.

Akshara Srivastava Shiva Rajora New Delhi

2 min read Last Updated : Apr 24 2025 | 11:36 PM IST

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The terror attack in the Pahalgam region of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) has sparked concern among thousands of pilgrims who make the annual journey to the Amarnath temple, with some already cancelling plans for the July-August yatra this year.

The tourist economy in the Union Territory (UT) depends in part on religious travel, with the shrine drawing large numbers during the peak summer months. But many potential pilgrims are now holding off as they assess the situation.

“We had over 150 bookings, but cancellations have started. We’ve already had two, and we expect more. People are waiting for official word

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