SRINAGAR: Governor N.N Vohra, Chairman of Shri Amarnath Shrine Board, inaugurated the Shrine Board’s Bulk Short Message Service (SMS) which has been started for the first time to add a new facility for facilitating the pilgrims of the annual Shri Amarnathji Yatra which commences on 2nd July 2016.
This Bulk SMS Service is aimed to enable the Yatris to become aware about the arduous nature of Yatra and the precautions they are required to take before and during their pilgrimage. Frequent Bulk SMSs will be sent on the mobile phones of the intending Yatris who have registered themselves in advance and have also provided their mobile numbers. The SMSs will cover the Do’s and Don’ts and the Health Advisory to be followed during this pilgrimage.
P.K Tripathi, CEO and Jitendra Kumar Singh, Additional CEO of the Board who were present on the occasion have again urged the Yatris to come fully prepared for the Yatra and carry sufficient woolen clothes as the temperature abruptly falls below 5 degree Celsius in the Yatra area.
CEO stated that for the female pilgrims, saree would not be a suitable dress for the Yatra.
Yatris are also advised not to use slippers because there are steep rises and falls on the route to the Holy Cave. To avoid getting themselves and their belongings wet due to unpredictable weather, the CEO has advised the Yatris to carry an umbrella, wind cheater, raincoat and waterproof shoes and to keep eatables and clothes in suitable waterproof bags.
To avoid high altitude sickness, as the pilgrimage to the Holy Cave involves trekking at altitudes as high as 14000 feet, the CEO has advised the Yatris to drink a good amount of water to combat dehydration and headaches-about 5 litres of fluid per day, and follow the prescribed food menu, available at the Board’s website.