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EARLY TIMES REPORT
SRINAGAR, June 27: The Chief Executive Officer, Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, Mr. Raj Kumar Goyal, has appealed to the intending Shri Amarnathji Yatris to embark on the pilgrimage only after obtaining, in their own interest, a valid yatra permit. This would ensure against any avoidable inconvenience on arrival in the Valley.
Goyal said that those yatris who, due to unavoidable personal circumstances, were not able to obtain the required yatra permit should, on arrival at Jammu or Srinagar, obtain the same from the counters at the Tourist Reception Centres at Jammu and Srinagar, respectively.
Goyal clarified that those yatris not possessing valid yatra permits will not be allowed to proceed beyond the Nunwan and Baltal Base Camps. He further advised that the Yatris, to avoid any inconvenience, may require to adjust their travel plans in accordance with the dates for which Yatra Permit has been issued to them.
Goyal reiterated that the Board has issued a detailed advisory of Do's and Don'ts for the yatris visiting the Holy Cave Shrine of Shri Amarnathji, which are printed on the reverse of the yatra permit.
He advised the Yatris to strictly adhere to these Do's and Don'ts as they have to undertake an arduous trek through high mountains and would do well to prepare for the Yatra by achieving an adequate level of physical fitness.
Goyal added that as the Yatra traverses through high mountains, facing strong winds, the Yatris need to carry adequate woolen clothing, a small umbrella (which covers the head with an elastic band around the forehead and supported by a strap around the chin), wind-cheater, raincoat, sleeping bag, waterproof shoes, torch, walking stick with a proper handgrip, cap (preferably a monkey cap), gloves, jacket, woolen socks and trousers. He added that these are essential as the climate is unpredictable and changes abruptly from sunny weather to rain or snow and the temperature may sometimes abruptly fall to 5 degree Celsius or lower. For women, saree was not a suitable dress for the Yatra. Instead, salwar kameez, pant-shirt or a track-suit would be more comfortable. Keeping in view, the tough nature of the trek, small children shall not be allowed to undertake the Yatra.
The Yatris have been further advised to carry sufficient money to pay for their accommodation at Base Camps and at other halting stations enroute the Holy Cave and for meeting other personal requirements. To enable the Yatra authorities to take urgent necessary action in case a Yatri is involved in any emergency, they are advised to keep in their pockets a note containing the name/address/mobile telephone number of any other Yatri proceeding for Darshan on the same date and route as they are following. They must also carry their identity card/driving license and the Yatra Permit issued by the Shrine Board. Every Yatri is advised to carry all the medicines which he takes daily and, besides, some general medicines such as Glucose, Disprin, Combiflam, Move/Iodex, etc.
Goyal reiterated that the Yatris must respect the pristine environment and do nothing whatsoever to pollute it. Use of plastic is strictly banned, and punishable under law. The Yatris are advised to use latrines/bathrooms in the Camps established by Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board. The Yatris have also been advised that cash offerings should be put only in donation boxes of the Shrine Board. They can also donate through the website of the SASB.
The Yatris have been advised not to stop at places which are marked by warning notices. They must neither smoke nor carry/consume any kind of narcotic or alcoholic substance. They are advised not to use slippers, because there are steep rises and falls on the route to the Holy Cave and, as such, they must wear shoes with laces. The Yatris have also been asked not to attempt any short cuts on the route as doing so would be dangerous. They must not break traffic discipline or try to overtake others in difficult stretches of the route.
The Yatris have also been advised not to touch or place/throw anything on the Holy Lingam.
Goyal also informed that all relevant information regarding the Shri Amarnathji Yatra is available on the Board's website "www.shriamarnathjishrine.com". The Yatris can also seek information from the Shrine Board Control Room at 0194-2501679.
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