Jammu Tawi, Jul 18: A fresh batch of 4,383 pilgrims left a base camp here for the Amarnath Shrine early Thursday, officials said.
The 21st batch of pilgrims, which included 1,086 women and eight children, left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in a convoy of 157 vehicles at 3.15 am, they said.
While the 2,682 pilgrims will be reaching Pahalgam to undertake the yatra from the traditional 48-km route in Anantnag district, the rest of 1,701 pilgrims have opted for the shorter but steeper 14-km Baltal route in Ganderbal district.
The yatra commenced on June 29 and will conclude on August 19.
