Amarnath Yatra 2023: Fixed Transport Fares for Pilgrims
Amarnath Yatra Transport Details
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
- Taxi: ₹386
**Baltal to Jammu:**
- Bus: ₹643 per passenger
- Taxi: ₹1,421
**Srinagar to Pahalgam:**
- Bus: ₹173 per passenger
- Taxi: ₹384
**Pahalgam to Jammu:**
- Bus: ₹434 per passenger
- Taxi: ₹959
**Srinagar to Jammu:**
- Bus: ₹468 per passenger
- Taxi: ₹1,035
**Auto-Rickshaw Fares**
**Petrol Auto:**
- ₹26 for the first kilometer, then ₹20 for each additional kilometer.
**E-Auto:**
- ₹25 for the first kilometer, followed by ₹20 for each additional kilometer.
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