Useful Information & Tips
- The Yatri Must Wear the RFID Card Around His/her Neck during the entire duration of Yatra
- Every Yatri must carry RFID Card
- No Yatri will be allowed to cross the ACG without RFID Card.
- Every Registered Yatri must collect his/her Unique RFID Card from any of the centres established in Jammu/ Kashmir divisions after successful ekcy based biometric authentication before embarking on the yatra.
- To register for the yatra intending Yatri must have a valid Compulsory Health Certificate (CHC) issued by the authorized doctors.
- Yatris can register for Yatra 2024 through either offline mode (through designated bank branches of SBI, JK Bank, Yes Bank and PNB pan India) or Online Mode.
- Please walk 4-5 Km daily, consult your doctor, exercise deep breathing and drink plenty of water etc. to prepare yourself for the Yatra.
- Please do not undertake your Yatra without proper shoes and woollen clothes and always carry Identity Card, registration Permit, RFID card, raincoat, Umbrella etc.
- Persons aged more than 70 years and less than 13 years and women with 6 weeks pregnancy are not allowed to undertake pilgrimage.
- Please consult your doctor and get your health check-up done before embarking your journey and do not forget to carry your Registration Permit, and RFID card.
- BSNL, JIO & AIRTEL SIM cards (Post paid) Only Will work in Yatra area. However, you can purchase pre-paid or Pre-on Post Sim cards at the Baltal and Nunwan Base Camp.
- Please walk slowly while ascending, relax at regular intervals and descend immediately to lower elevation in case of any symptom of sickness, discomfort during the Yatra and seek nearby Medical Help.
- Please keep your clothes and eatables in a suitable water proof bag to avoid your belongings getting wet.
- Women Yatris should avoid wearing Saree during trekking and should wear Salwar Kameez, Pant-Shirt, Track suit or any recommended clothing suited for trekking on high altitude.
- Please do not commence journey on an empty stomach. Please do not overexert during the Yatra beyond your normal capacity.
- During Yatra, please travel in groups with porters/horses/ponies and ensure they remain in your sight. Please help your fellow Yatris on the tracks.
- Please do not attempt any shortcuts, walk only on the track and never stop at places which are marked by warning notice.
- Please get police assistance and announcement made on Public Address system immediately in case any member of your group found missing.
- Free food facility is available in the entire Yatra area at the langars. Please consume plenty of carbohydrates and follow prescribed food menu.
- The Holy Cave is located at around12800 feet, please do take precautions in view of high-altitude sickness and avoid overnight stay at Holy Cave. Please do not ignore the symptoms of high-altitude sickness.
- Please do not drink alcohol, caffeinated drink or smoke. Please do not throw used plastic bottles and other garbage in open.
- Earth, water, air, fire and sky are integral parts of lord Shiva. Please respect the environment and do nothing whatsoever to pollute the Yatra area.
- Please perform Yatra with a pious mind and do not throw coins, notes, chunni etc. at the Holy Lingam.
- In case of emergency, please contact nearest Camp Director/ MRT or Control Room.
