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Chardham Yatra Travel Tips

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Photography, communication, fitness, altitude sickness, health, clothing and accessories — everything you need to prepare for a safe, comfortable Himalayan pilgrimage to Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri.

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Chardham Yatra travel tips and packing guide
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Before You Go

Essential travel tips

Photography

Still cameras and home video cameras are allowed in the Himalayas, but they are not allowed inside the temple.

Communication

All the places to make any S.T.D / I.S.D calls — please carry if you have any BSNL mobile number, it works the whole trip; Kedarnath & Badrinath have very good connectivity for Reliance mobile numbers. Sometimes, please be informed that it may be difficult at times to get a connection. If any urgent messages have to be sent to any of the participants, then please contact us at our Haridwar numbers.

Responsibility

All arrangements within Chardham Yatra reserve the right to change itineraries without prior notice, depending on the weather and road condition.

Fitness

Please start to get in shape now! A good 15 minutes walk, jogging daily, stretching and regular exercise should put you in the right shape (concentrate on your heart & legs — aerobics). Porters will be carrying the bulk of your equipment, but it is recommended that you bring a good day pack and are fit enough to carry snacks, a filled water bottle, small scissors and knife, waterproof matches, safety pins, thermometer, lighter, dehydration salt (electoral) packets, neoprene powder and cream. Heat balm for muscles/joints, Vicks inhaler/Vaporub, chopsticks, dry fruits/snacks, camera, film, map, jumper, sun hat, first aid kit, light weight rain gear, extra cloth etc.

Altitude Sickness

This is an environment related condition that can affect anyone who ascends too rapidly to high elevations without acclimatizing properly. We suggest you read any book on trekking, which has a chapter on this, and also consult your doctor.

Health Consideration

All tourists, we do ask you to bring along your own small first aid kit (available at pharmacies). Some of the items we ask you to bring in the kit are: antiseptic cream or wound disinfectant; iodine and tube-squeeze cream; foot care and blister treatment, band-aids, adhesive roll & strips, gauze pads, moleskin. (Please bring ankle high boots to avoid muscle sprain.)

Antibiotics

Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole — Bactrim DS or Septran DS.

Anti-Inflammatory

Avil, Brufen or Motrin, Aspirin / Tylenol or general painkillers, strong sunscreen oil, skin antibiotic cream.

Insurance

We recommend that you insure yourself against sickness, emergency rescue, accident hospitalization, etc. We are not liable and responsible for any damages or extra expenses that may arise from mishaps and the loss of their belongings during the pilgrimage.

Packing List

Clothing

Clothing for both extremes of climate and temperature. While driving to Chardham Yatra, it will be warm inside the vehicle and light clothing will be required, but as soon as you step out of the vehicle, warm clothing will be required to keep off the cold winds of the Himalayas. Evenings will be generally cold and warm clothing will be required. We recommend that you bring along the following clothing and accessories with you:

  • Down jacket — one
  • Warm thick pullover — one
  • Warm thin pullover — one
  • Warm pants — two
  • Light loose cotton pants — two
  • Warm windproof jacket — one
  • Cotton full sleeve t-shirts — four
  • Thermal under pants/long — two
  • Thermal vest / warm full t-shirts — two
  • Rain coat with hood / poncho (should be roomy) — one
  • "Broken-in" pair of ankle high walking boots & one extra shoe laces, light tennis shoes & light rubber sandal.
  • Warm woolen socks — 4
  • Large cotton or silk scarf — one
  • Warm gloves.
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Accessories

  • Personal first aid kit
  • Toilet kit, nail clipper, scissors
  • Flash light with extra batteries (3 set)
  • Sun glasses, sun hat, monkey cap, woolen gloves
  • Water bottles — unbreakable (min 1 liters capacity), can be purchased in Haridwar
  • Note book, pen, pencils
  • Camera and film and extra batteries for electronic camera
  • Binoculars recommended
  • Rain gear — your raincoat should be roomy and have a water proof hood.
  • Pocket knife, sewing kit, buttons, cigarette lighter, towel, bags (a few of each size, strong), dust masks, strong sun cream and chopstick, moisturizers, money pouch/belts etc.
  • Water purification tablets
  • Walking stick — can be purchased in Gaurikund/Hanuman Chatti
  • Washing kit

One oxygen cylinder on rental (₹50) per day with mask will be provided to you if required. Please note that oxygen is to be used only in case of emergency.

Briefing and orientation: there will be a briefing of the programme on the day of your arrival in Haridwar. It is very important that all participants attend this briefing. (Group departures.)

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Travel Tips for Chardham Yatra

These Chardham Yatra travel tips — covering photography, communication, fitness, altitude sickness, health considerations, the recommended packing list and accessories checklist — help you prepare for a safe and comfortable Himalayan pilgrimage to Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri.