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| CEO advises Yatris to check weather forecast before embarking on pilgrimage | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, July 6:
CEO of the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board R K Goyal, has again advised all those who intend to visit Holy Cave Shrine, located at 13,500 feet, to ascertain the obtaining weather condition in the Yatra area before embarking on the pilgrimage. The details of weather forecast are available on the Met Deptt’s website (www.amssdelhi.gov.in).
The CEO stated that, according to the forecast provided by the Meteorological Department, the sky will remain partly cloudy on 7th July while it will remain generally cloudy on 8th and 9th July, 2011.
However, on 10th and 11th July, light rain/ thundershowers, are expected in Kashmir Division.
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 the Shrine Board. In this context, Shri Goyal further stated that, as directed by the Chairman, the Shrine Board has this year augmented the facilities at Sheshnag, Panjtarni and Holy Cave and as many as 250 additional Toilets and Baths have been installed at these Camps, for the convenience of the Yatris.
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. They must wear shoes with laces and 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 track.
Goyal said 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 hand grip, 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 ladies, saree is not a suitable dress for the Yatra. Salwar Kameez, pant-shirt or a track-suit will be more comfortable. Keeping in view the tough nature of the trek, small children shall not be allowed to undertake the Yatra.
Before hiring a pony, dandi or a labourer the Yatri must satisfy himself that the ponywalla, the labourer or the dandiwalla is duly registered and carries an ID card. The Yatris can do the hiring at rates fixed by the local administration, at the camps at Baltal, Nunwan (Pahalgam), Panjtarni etc. The pilgrims must take care to see that the porters and horses/ponies with their luggage move close to them as it may be difficult to trace them in case they get separated from each other. This is necessary as the Yatris may suddenly need something from their luggage. During the Yatra from Pahalgam/Baltal onwards the Yatris must keep their clothes and eatables in a suitable waterproof bag to avoid these getting wet.
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, the Yatris 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. They should also carry a water bottle, dry fruits, roasted baked grams/channa, toffees, sufficient chocolates, etc. for use during the journey. Further, the Yatris should keep some Cold Cream/Vaseline/Sun Screen with them to protect the skin from the cold winds/sun. They have also been advised to keep dark glasses/goggles handy. While trekking, they need to relax for a short while on steep inclines and not exert beyond their normal capacity. The best way to complete the Yatra trek is to maintain a slow and steady pace and not unnecessarily exhaust/tire themselves by walking fast. The Yatris must also follow the instructions issued by the Yatra Administration from time to time.
Goyal also informed that all relevant information regarding the Amarnath 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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