Vaishno Devi Yatra registration reopens safely after temporary halt
Following a brief pause to handle unprecedented festive crowds, Vaishno Devi Yatra registration is fully operational once again. Authorities at the Katra base camp officially reopened the permit counters early Monday morning at exactly 4 AM. This swift administrative action allows thousands of eager devotees to immediately resume their spiritual journey towards the revered shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji.
Officials had to unexpectedly halt the sign-up process on the previous evening. Instead of closing at the standard 10 PM mark, counters shut down nearly four hours early as a strict safety precaution. A sudden, massive surge of pilgrims arriving to celebrate the auspicious Chaitra Navratri festival created an overwhelming influx at the base camp. This abrupt spike in foot traffic required immediate, robust crowd control measures. By stepping in quickly, the local shrine board successfully prevented any dangerous congestion and ensured everyone who was already on the hill track could continue their ascent safely.
Despite the necessary temporary hold on issuing new travel permits, the actual uphill trek towards the sacred cave remained perfectly peaceful and orderly throughout the entire night. Now, with highly improved crowd management protocols actively functioning, the current situation at Katra is completely under control. Dedicated security teams are maintaining a continuous, close watch over the movement of people while making absolutely sure all essential amenities remain easily accessible to every traveler.
Since this highly sacred period of Navratri began, an estimated one lakh worshippers have already successfully completed their visit to the hilltop temple. Devotees from all corners of India continue to pour into the mountainous region with immense enthusiasm and deep faith. Visitors are actively praising the local administration for their highly proactive steps and excellent communication. One traveler visiting from Delhi specifically highlighted the outstanding modern signage and overall supportive infrastructure that made navigating the bustling area significantly easier. Officials continue to strongly urge all incoming visitors to cooperate fully with published security guidelines to maintain a highly secure, smooth, and uplifting spiritual experience.
With Agency Inputs
