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Travel Tips for Char Dham Yatra:
• When asking for directions, speak to
shopkeepers, not pedestrians. Check with at
least two persons or more.
• Change of place, climatic conditions and food
can lead to throat sore. Gurgle with hot water
with pinch of salt to avoid
enhancement of infection. Keep some
throat soothing lozenges with you.
• Food-wise anything that is boiled, cooked or
fried is a safer better than anything cold or
raw. So avoid cold salads, raw
vegetables, drinks with ice etc.
• Pack a medical kit with painkillers,
antibiotics, cough lozenges and medicines for
cold and fever.
• A small torch is essential equipment as lights
can go off at any time.
• If you are carrying Digital Camera or Handy
cam, do carry extra pair of battery, as there is
no guarantee if there is
electricity for charging you
equipment.
• Do not take pictures if cameras are not
allowed in any particular area. Do not play with
the sentiments of any particular
religion.
• Always pack a pair of woolen clothes as it is
very cold as all the Dhams are situated at high
altitude
• Carry personal toilet items, they are very
useful during the breaks in long journey of Char
Dham.
• Ensure you are physically and mentally fit to
perform the journey as the Yatra involves
trekking at an altitude of
1,4000ft. Yatra involves trekking at
Yamunotri about 5-8 KM, at Kedarnath 14 KM (one
way). Bring Oxygen Cylinder
During the Tour.
• At least a month before the Yatra, it is
advisable to start preparatory exercises: Even a
brisk walk of about 4 to 5 km
per day would be beneficial.
• Hire only a registered ponywalla or porter.
Don't walk far away from ponies carrying
luggage.
• Carry dry eatable stocks with you viz,
biscuits, Sugar, Candies, Chocolates, milk
powder, assorted dry fruits, honey,
lemons and tinned foods and other items
suiting your palates. Water bottle, spoons,
tumblers, saucers and plates may
also be carried. Don’t throw wrappers of
chocolates etc. on road or in the forest trek
during journey, better to use
dustbins if possible otherwise keet it in
your pocket and throw when you find dustbin.
• Carry sufficient money to pay for your
personal expenses
• Alcohol is strictly prohibited
• Don’t overstrain on steep gradients.
• Don’t relax at place where warning sighs are
fixed.
• Don’t break traffic discipline.
• Avoid carrying heavy Jewellery during journey.
• Don’t try to wash hands/ clothes/ bath in the
rivers Enroute your way.
• During Driving at Hills A/c is not required.
Expenses Caused Due to Natural Calamities like
Change of Vehicle & Hotel
Expense will be Beared by Client.
Traveling during rainy season:
• Pack empty plastic bags to separate soiled and
wet clothes from the rest
• To prevent fungal and parasitic infections,
keep feet clean and dry. Do not go barefoot.
• Ensure that your luggage is waterproof
• Always carry a raincoat and an umbrella during
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