The Amarnath Yatra 2024 commenced on the 29th of June and will continue until the 19th of August. Pilgrims will have the opportunity to visit Baba Barfani of Shri Amarnath Ji during this period. BSNL, the state-run telecom company, has introduced a special SIM card for Amarnath pilgrims. This special travel SIM card will allow users to stay in touch with their family members during the pilgrimage. 

BSNL special Amarnath Yatra SIM

BSNL has assured uninterrupted network coverage during the Amarnath Ji pilgrimage. The BSNL Yatra SIM is priced at Rs 196 and provides users with a 4G SIM card. The card is valid for 10 days and offers unlimited voice and data benefits.

How to get BSNL special Amarnath Yatra SIM

To obtain the travel SIM card, individuals need to provide their Aadhar card or another form of ID for KYC (Know Your Customer) along with the Shri Amarnath Yatra slip. Once the requirements are met, passengers will receive an active BSNL SIM card, granting them voice calling and data services for 10 days along the Yatra route at locations such as Lakhanpur, Bhagwati Nagar, Chandrakot, Pahalgam, Baltal, and other important places in Jammu and Kashmir.

Meanwhile, the Rs. 108 plan voucher is available for BSNL customers all over India. This plan includes unlimited voice calling and 1GB of daily data, with a service validity of 28 days. However, it does not come with SMS benefits. Users can recharge with talk time in order to send SMS. Local SMSes are charged at 80 paise per SMS, while national SMSes are charged at Rs. 1.20 per SMS.

In addition to this, there is another 28-day plan available from BSNL. This plan comes in the form of a voucher for Rs. 107 and is valid for 35 days. It offers 3GB of free data, 200 minutes of free voice calling, and BSNL Tunes for 35 days. This plan is available in all telecom circles.