Travel tips: If you are going to Amarnath, then remember these five things, there will be no problem during the journey

The cave of Baba Barfani, one of the holiest places of Hinduism, has opened for devotees. Amarnath Yatra is starting from 29 June 2024. The first batch has left from Jammu for this holy pilgrimage of Baba Barfani, which will end by reaching the cave of Baba Barfani via a difficult route. This Shivling made of natural snow is also called Swayambhu Himani Shivling. This journey is considered to be very difficult. Devotees of Lord Bholenath can go here for darshan throughout the month of Sawan, which will conclude on Rakshabandhan.

However, given the difficulty of the journey, the health check-up of the pilgrims coming here is done, only after that the journey is allowed. Still, the devotees going on Amarnath Yatra should keep some things in mind beforehand. Go with full preparation, and keep in mind what to do and what not to do during the journey.

How to reach
The Amarnath cave is situated in a mountainous and inaccessible place, where there is no direct road route from many parts of the country. In such a situation, first reach Jammu. You can reach Jammu by train, or bus. If you are traveling by train, you can reach Udhampur railway station. Further, reach Srinagar by road. You can reach Srinagar and Jammu airport by flight. Now the further journey starts from Pahalgam or Baltal. Pahalgam is 92 km from Srinagar, while Baltal is located 93 km away.

Health tips during Amarnath Yatra
The weather here is bad due to the cave being 3888 feet above sea level. Low air pressure and cold can cause problems.

For this, the traveler should make it a habit to walk 5 to 7 km daily.

Carry light food items during the journey and eat light and sattvic food during the journey.

Carry some woolen clothes along with light clothes, because it is common for the weather to change many times in the hilly areas.

Important documents

During the Amarnath Yatra, keep important documents like identity cards, names, addresses, and number of any fellow traveler written on a slip of paper. Also, keep photocopies of important documents.

Medical kit

Keep a small first aid box in the bag, in which keep some essential medicines. You can carry medicines and instant oxygen spray to meet the lack of oxygen during the journey. Keep spray for body pain, Moov, medicines for cold and cough, etc.

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