Amarnath Yatra - Do's and Don'ts

Don’ts for the Yatris :

1. For women Yatris: They must not wear sarees during the Yatra. Salwar kameez, pant-shirt or a track suit is advisable.

2. Women who are more than 6 week pregnant shall not be allowed to undertake the pilgrimage.

3. Children below 13 years in age and elderly persons above the age of 75 years shall not be permitted to undertake the pilgrimage.

4. Don’t stop at places which are marked by warning notices. Walk only on the tracks.

5. Don’t walk barefoot or be without woolen clothing at any time as the temperature in the Yatra area remains low and changes abruptly.

6. Don’t use slippers because there are steep rises and falls on the route to the Holy Cave. Only wear trekking shoes with laces.

7. Don’t attempt any short cuts on the route as doing so is dangerous.

8. Don’t commence journey on an empty stomach. If you do so, you may attract a serious medical problem.

9. Don’t do anything during the entire Yatra which could cause pollution or disturb the environment of the area.

10. Do not bring with you any polythene material as its use is banned in J&K and is punishable under law.

11. Avoid throwing coins, currency notes, decorative chunnis, brass lotas or any other material towards the Shivlingam while having Darshans at the Holy Cave.

12. Do not stay at Holy Cave overnight in view of high altitude and harsh and unpredictable weather conditions.

13. Do not leave Panjtarni Camp towards Holy Cave after 3.00 PM as no darshan is allowed at Holy Cave after 6.00 PM.

14. Please visit the website of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board and watch the informative Video documentary to get familiarized with the difficulties to be faced on the Yatra route.

15. In case of any query related to Yatra, please contact us at 01912503399 and 01912555662 (Jammu) 01942501679, 01942591821(Srinagar) and website: www.shriamarnathjishrine.com.