New Delhi, June 17 -- The government of Jammu and Kashmir government has declared the Amarnath yatra routes as 'No Flying Zone' as part of increased security measures for the annual pilgrimage, the state Home Department said.

The 'Declaration of No Flying Zones' order dated June 16, states that various security arrangements are being undertaken for smooth and peaceful conduct of the upcoming Amarnath Yatra 2025. The pilgrimage is scheduled from July 3 to August 8, 2025.

It added that the Ministry of Home Affairs has adviced that the entire Amarnath Yatra route be declared as 'No Flying Zone' with effect from July 1 to August 10, 2025.

The Amarnath Yatra has two routes - the Pahalgam axis and Baltal axis, and the notice states that "fly...