The Jammu and Kashmir administration has notified fixed fares for buses, taxis, and other public transport services operating during the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, aiming to protect pilgrims from overcharging and ensure transparent transportation services.
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J&K Government Fixes Transport Fares for Amarnath Yatra
The annual pilgrimage is scheduled to begin on July 3 and continue for 57 days. Ahead of the yatra, the Transport Department has issued route-wise fare rates for major travel corridors used by devotees visiting the Amarnath shrine.
Warns Against Overcharging
Officials stated that the fare regulations will apply to buses, taxis, auto-rickshaws, e-autos, and e-rickshaws transporting pilgrims. Authorities have warned that operators found charging above the prescribed rates may face penalties, including challans and cancellation of route permits in cases of repeated violations.
Under the notified fare structure, the bus fare from Srinagar to Baltal has been fixed at ₹175 per passenger, while the taxi fare for the same route has been set at ₹386. For travel between Srinagar and Pahalgam, passengers will pay ₹173 by bus and ₹384 by taxi.
The fare from Srinagar to Jammu has been fixed at ₹468 for buses and ₹1,035 for taxis. Similarly, pilgrims travelling from Baltal to Jammu will be charged ₹643 by bus and ₹1,421 by taxi, while the Pahalgam-to-Jammu route has been priced at ₹434 by bus and ₹959 by taxi.
The Transport Department said the move is intended to improve convenience for pilgrims and ensure that transportation services remain affordable and transparent throughout the pilgrimage season.
Every year, lakhs of devotees from across the country participate in the Amarnath Yatra. Authorities have emphasized that regulating fares is an important part of ensuring a smooth pilgrimage experience and preventing complaints related to excessive charges.
Officials have urged pilgrims to verify official fare charts before beginning their journey and report any instances of overcharging to the concerned authorities. The administration has also indicated that enforcement teams will monitor compliance throughout the yatra period.
