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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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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 |
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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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. |
