Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Do’s and Don’ts in the State: Pilgrims.

* Please ensure that you are physically and mentally fit to perform the journey as the Yatra involves trekking at an altitude of 14000ft. Get yourself medically examined and certified fit for the journey and forward the certificate to the registering authority designated for your area of residence.

* Do carry sufficient heavy wollens including sweaters, wollen thermal body warmers, trousers, monkey caps, muffelers and any other cold fighting apparels. Other items needed to be carried are wind cheaters,raincoats, sleeping bags, blankets,water proof shoes with sufficient grips,small water proof tents, torch with sufficient batteries and walking sticks. Ladies are advised to avoid sarees. Instead body hussging clothing like salwar Kamiz, pants etc are advised.

* Carry dry eatable stocks with you viz. biscuits, sugar,candies, chocolates, milk powder, assorted dry fruits,pickles, honey,lemons and tinned foods and other items suiting your palates. Water bottle, spoons,tumblers,saucers and plates may also be carried.

* Ration and firewood quota is also made available enroute and can be purchased.

* Registered ponywalla,porter,dandyman may only be hired. They are available for prefixed tarrifs.

* Ponies carrying luggage and eatables should remain with you all the time. At no point of time should you get out of touch with them. This is to avoid inconvinience.

* Move slowly and steadily as this is a ardous pilgrimage and maintain discipline. Instructions of Yatra officer should be adhered to. Various officials are deployed by the Govt. for your help.

* Carry sufficient money to pay for your accomodation at Pahalgam and meeting your other requirements.

* All medical facilities during yatra are free. It is advisable to carry your own personal medical kit and First aid box.

* Alcohol is strictly prohibited.

* Don't realx at places where warning signes are fixed.

* Don't break traffic discipline.

* Do not pay more to any of the hired services for which the prices are fixed.

Some other places that one can visit in Jammu and Kashmir: Amar Mahal Musuem, Charar-e-Sharief, HAari Prabat Fort,Martand Sun Temple, Sudh Mahadev Temple, Thicksey Monastery.

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