NEW DELHI: The Amarnath Yatra to the 3,880-meter-high cave shrine in south Kashmir is set to start on June 29 and will conclude on August 19.
Situated in a narrow gorge at the far end of the Lidder Valley, the Amarnath Shrine stands at an altitude of 3,888 meters, 46 kilometers from Pahalgam and 14 kilometers from Baltal.
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has made elaborate arrangements for smooth conduct of the pilgrimage, including registration, convoy movement, camping facilities, medical facilities, upgrading tracks, providing power and water supply and mobile-phone connectivity, the statement said.
All pilgrims are expected to be given RFID cards so that their real-time location can be traced and everyone is likely to be given Rs 5 lakh insurance cover.
Ahead of the Yatra, the administration has issued guidelines for pilgrims to ensure their safety and minimize security concerns.
Here are the do’s and don’ts for Amarnath Yatra
Do’s:
- Pilgrims must collect their RFID cards from designated locations in J&K before starting the journey. RFID cards issued by the SASB should be worn at all times during the Yatra.
- Wear comfortable clothes and trekking shoes.
- Ascend slowly and take time to acclimatize.
- Drink adequate water to stay hydrated.
- If experiencing shortness of breath or discomfort, contact the nearest medical facility and descend to a lower altitude if possible.
- Take frequent breaks and rest while trekking.
Don’ts:
- Do not exert yourself beyond your capacity.
- Avoid littering and polluting the environment along the trekking route.
- Do not smoke, drink alcohol, or consume caffeinated drinks.
- Avoid taking shortcuts en route and pay attention to ‘danger zone’ signages, moving cautiously.
