An official said that a fresh batch of 4758 pilgrims left the base camp.
He said that 3030 pilgrims including 2426 males, 392 females, four children, 177 sadhus and 31 sadhvis left for Pahalgam in a convoy of 127 vehicles.
He further added that 1728 pilgrims comprising 1355 males, 335 females, 15 children, 21 sadhus and two sadhvis left in a fleet of 96 vehicles for the Baltal base camp.
The security personnel escorted the yatra convoy.