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Prepare for Yatra
by achieving Physical fitness
In order to perform smooth and trouble
free yatra, it is advisable to start preparatory morning
/ evening walk of about 4 - 5 kms per day atleast a month prior to Yatra.
Apart from above If you can have daily massage of your body with body
oil, preferably mustard (sarson) oil and bathe in the lukewarm water
, this will help your body to become flexible and you will not feel
tired. Moreover the effect of sudden change in temperature & climate on
you will be reduced to a large extent . As oxygen gets rare some
times , It is better to improve your physical fitness . To
increase your body efficiency of oxygen , it is very good to start deep breathing
exercises . The Yoga exercise like Prana Yam can be learnt.
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Carry needful warm
clothings and wind shield and proper shoes.
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You have to trek
through high mountains and there are cold winds blowing .
So during the Yatra, take Woollen Clothings, Small Umbrella
(only Head Cover with Elastic around Forehead and supported by strap
around the chin), Wind shield, Raincoat, Waterproof Shoes (
Preferably Hunter Shoes), Torch, Stick, Cap (preferably Monkey Cap),
Gloves, Jacket, Woollen Socks and Trousers. These are
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essential as the
climate is unpredictable and changes abruptly from sunny
weather to rain and snow. The temperature may abruptly fall even up to -5
degree C.
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Keep a slip
with your Name, Address and the name of accompanying yatri in your
pocket
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Take water
bottle , dry fruit, and baked grams with you during journey.
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Keep some cold cream
or vaseline with you to protect skin from cold winds
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Take a little
relaxation on steep inclines and don't exert yourself too much .
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Yatris are advised
to follow the instructions issued by Yatra Administration.
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It is requested that
do provide all needful help to the co-devotee travelling with you.
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Perform yatra with a
pious mind and keep enchanting "Om Namah Shivay" all the way.
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During the
Yatra from Pahalgam onward , keep your clothes and eatables in plastic bag
to avoid the things being drenched during the rain
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Carry some common
medicines such as Glucose, Disprin etc. with you for immediate relief.
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Sari is not suitable
dress for the Yatra .Ladies should not wear saris as it may be very
inconvenient. Salwar kameej, pant shirt or Track suit will be very
comfortable.
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Keep the horses /
ponies with your luggage and Coolies along side as it is difficult
to trace them in case you are separated from them. More over you may need
some of those useful items from luggage any time at a short notice.
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Best suitable shoes
are Hunter shoes and most comfortable Dress is woollen track suit.
The best way to
perform Yatra is to keep a steady and slow pace. Don’t exert more by
fast walking . The moral of the story of Hare and tortoise is best
applicable here.
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Don'ts
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Don't stop at such
places which are marked by warning notices
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Don't take drugs
during Yatra.
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The children
and aged persons are advised not to perform yatra ,keeping in
view the tough nature of the yatra..
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Donot take oily /
greasy / fried food during yatra.
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Don't use Slippers
because of the steep rises and falls on the route to the Holy
Cave.
Don't attempt short cuts on the route as it is very dangerous.
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