Things To Remember Amarnath Yatra

Things, which are required to do:

• Prepare for Amarnath 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 havev 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.
• Carry needful warm clothings and wind shield and proper shoes. You have to trek through high mountains and there are cold winds blowing. So during the Amarnath 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.
• Keep some cold cream or vaseline with you to protect skin from cold winds.

Things, which are required not to do:

• Don't stop at such places which are marked by warning notices.
• Don't take drugs during Amarnath Yatra.
• The children and aged persons are advised not to perform yatra, keeping in view the tough nature of the Amarnath yatra.
• 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