Amarnath Yatra 2023: Fixed Transport Fares for Pilgrims
Planning Your Amarnath Yatra: If you're considering the Amarnath Yatra this year, mark your calendar! The pilgrimage is set to commence on July 3 and will last for 57 days, attracting numerous devotees.
Many pilgrims have raised concerns about inflated bus and auto-rickshaw fares. To ease travel for devotees, the Transport Department has established fixed fares for buses and taxis on major routes including Srinagar-Baltal, Baltal-Jammu, Srinagar-Pahalgam, Pahalgam-Jammu, and Srinagar-Jammu. Here’s a breakdown of the set fares for the Amarnath Yatra...
**Penalties for Overcharging**
The Transport Department has stated that any vehicle charging above the established rates will face penalties:
- Fines (challans) will be imposed on offending vehicles.
- Repeated violations will lead to the cancellation of route permits.
**Bus and Taxi Fares for Kashmir Valley Routes**
**Srinagar to Baltal:**
- Bus: ₹175 per passenger