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, VODAFONE, IDEA, RELIANCE Mob. Number, it works whole trip, Kedarnath & Badrinath very good connectivity Reliance mobile numbers. Sometimes, 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, reserved by INDIA YATRA 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:
One oxygen cylinder on rental (100 Rs.) per day with mask will be provide you if required. Please note that oxygen is to be used only in case of emergency.Please carry a photo Id and proof of the address along with you.