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Travel Tips:-
Photography:-
Still
cameras, home video cameras are allowed in
Himalayas but only inside the temple are
normally not allowed. However please do check
with the authorities concerned.
Communication:-
All the
places to make any S.T.D/I.S.D calls and please
carry if you have any BSNL Mob. Number, it works
whole trip, Kedarnath & Badrinath very good
connectivity Reliance mobile numbers. Some
times, please be informed that it may be
difficult at times to get the connection. If any
urgent messages have to be sent to any of the
participants, then please contact us at Haridwar
numbers.
Responsibility:-
All
arrangements within Chardham Yatra, reserves 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, 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, Vicksinhaler/vapourub,
Chopsticks. Dry Fruits/snacks, camera, Film,
Map, Jumper, Sun Hat, First Aid Kit, Light
weight Rain Gear, Extra Cloth etc.
Attitude Sickness:-
This is
an environment related condition that can effect
anyone who ascends too rapidly to high
elevations without acclimatizing properly.
Suggested to read
any book on trekking, which has a chapter on
this, and also consult your doctor
Health Consideration:-
All
Tourist 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: (Triethoprim /
Sulfamethoxazole - Bacterium DS or Septran DS
Anti - Inflammatory:
· Avil,
Brufen or Mortin. 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.
Clothing’s:
Clothing’s 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. Evening will be generally cold and
warm clothing will be required We recommend that
you bring along the following clothing’s and
accessories with you:
01. Down Jacket -
one
02. Warm thick
pullover - One
03. Warm thin
pullover - One
04. Warm pants -
Two
05. Light loose
cotton pants - Two
06. Warm
windproof jacket - One
07. Cotton full
sleeve T-Shirts - Four
08. Thermal under
pants/long - Two
09. Thermal vest
/ warm full T-Shirts - Two
10. Rain coat
with hood/ Poncho (should be roomy) - One
11. "Broken - in"
pair of ankle high walking boots & one extra
shoe laces.
12. Light tennis
shoes & light rubber sandal.
13. Warm woollen
socks-4
15. Large cotton
or silk scarf-One
16. Warm gloves.
17. Soft paper
tissue and handkerchiefs - Plenty
18. Monkey cap
and Sun heat - one each
19. Towels (one
big, one small)
20. Washing kit.
Accessories
1.
Personal First Aid Kit
2. Toilet kit,
Nail Clipper, Scissors
3. Flash Light
with extra batteries (3 Set)
4. Sun Glasses,
Sun Hat, Monkey Cap, Woollen Gloves
5. Water
bottles- unbreakable (Min 1 litters capacity)
can be purchased in Haridwar
6. Note book,
Pen, Pencils
7. Camera and
film and extra batteries for electronic camera
8. Binoculars
recommended
9. Rain
Gear-Your raincoat should be roomy and have a
water proof hood.
10. 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.
11. Water
purification tablets
12. Walking
stick- Can be purchased in Gourikund/Hanumanchatti
13. Washing Kit
One oxygen
cylinder on rental (50 Rs.) per day with mask
will be provide you if required. Please note
that oxygen is to be used only in case of
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