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  Is the Banihal Tunnel Always Open During Yatra Season?

  Posted by Ajay Sengar on June 1, 2026 at 1:50 am

  No, and anyone planning Delhi to Amarnath by road must know this before Day 2 of their journey.

  The Banihal Tunnel itself rarely fails. The real danger is the Ramban–Banihal corridor surrounding it — the most landslide-prone stretch of the entire 270-km Jammu–Srinagar highway. Heavy monsoon rains (July–August) regularly trigger rockfalls and flash floods on this section, causing multi-day closures. As recently as April 2026, both tunnel tubes were blocked for three consecutive days, leaving hundreds of vehicles stranded.

  Permanent bypass tunnels and viaducts under construction won’t be ready before 2027.

  What to do: Check J&K Traffic Police updates the night before. Build a buffer day at Jammu. Never attempt this stretch after dark.

  Travelling Delhi to Amarnath by road in a dedicated Tempo Traveller with an experienced convoy-route driver gives your group the flexibility to wait, reroute, and arrive safely.

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