Over 2 lakh pilgrims perform Amarnath Yatra in first fortnight
Yatris approach the Himalayan cave shrine either from the traditional south Kashmir Pahalgam route which involves an uphill trek of 43 km from the Pahalgam base camp or from the north Kashmir Baltal base camp which involves 13 km uphill trek.
To protect the pilgrims from high altitude sickness, authorities have banned all junk food at the free community kitchens called the 'Langars' which have been set up along both the routes of the Yatra. (Image credit: ANI)