MOUNT KAILASH YATRA - DOCUMENTS
Keep your documents updated for the travel. Passport, Identity
Card, Dairy with address, Telephone numbers, contact maps chart
Books of the area. Passport should be minimum 6 months validity.
Note:
All Indian Passport holders have to send their passport for visa
work to New Delhi around 2 weeks before the yatra. It will be
posted back after the visa is approved.
All other Yatris (Non-Indian Passport Holders) must plan to
reach Kathmandu by the 1st day of the itinerary
Send in your complete Passport info ASAP for registrations and
keep a scanned copy of passport and a recent photo ready.
Start your daily yoga practices and walking to prepare for this
holiest and at the same time difficult pilgrimage.
MOUNT KAILASH YATRA - EQUIPMENT
Camera – Film rolls as per requirement, torch , spare cells,
Binoculars, Conventional spectacles – contact lens not
advisable, Caps, (sun/ snow / rain protection,) plastic mugs,
swiss knife, Leak proof plastic, bottles
MOUNT KAILASH YATRA - CLOTHING'S
Pure wool and thick cotton stocks Long johns wool or mixed
combination . Down jacket : Litht, quilted wool pullovers Polo
neck, Flannel shirts, Thick wool trousers, Warm light gloves,
Balaclava Scraf, Cotton undergarments, towels, Hot water bottele,
Keds boots, very light skid proof, water resistant, ankle
protection and soft interior, - 2Pairs, Break, in earlier for
comfortable use, Light shoulder, bag, Rain Coat with hood,
personal clothing as required
“HEALTH GENERAL”
The high altitude Tibetan is dry, cold and windily,. Diurnal
variations are large. Nights are cold and windly. Heavy snow
falls , torrential rains and strong icy winds are common
features – any time. Flooding reveres and land slides are
frequent. The altitude averages above 3500 Meters. The route
less covers many high altitude passes. Oxygen is less at higher
altitude . The inclement weather and high altitude induces
Certain illness generally not encountered over the plains.
Headache, Nausea Lassitude, Breathlessness, General uneasiness
malaise , irritability, light loss of balance , disorientation,
incoherence and insomnia are a few. It is common to all ,
irrespective of the age, sex and physical fitness. Reset Relax
Do not exert yourself. Do not be excited. Reduce talking, walk
slowly – adopt one third of our normal speed & space , keep our
load light, walk 15kms. and rest for 5 minutes light weight warm
clothing and boots would help reducing strain and burden. Never
let yours if into boredom, Boredom inducts fatigue, mental
abrasion and exhaustion.
Do not exercise, breath slowly never fast , Whenever you feel
uncomfortable, just stop, rest and relax. Ignore the sudden
outbursts of fellow pilgrims and avoid arguments . Observe
silence with smile. Remember never go too high too fast. Avoid
smoking and alchohal drugs or intoxicants. Consume plenty of
liquids , never proceed with any empty stomach.
Consult your DOCTOR to assess the state of your health to
function safely with in your limitations. Learn the Do’s and
DON’TS from his advice. In addition to the personal
prescriptions by your physician, A first aid kit is essential
for the travel. Request tour doctor to prescribe effective
medicines to cover the following : Fever, Body joints
congestion, Stiffness, Acidity, Stomach cramps, Loose motion,
sore eyes, Sneezing Diarrhea, Swelling, Indigestion, ,cold and
Cough, Sore throat, Headache etc. In addition to medicines,
your first aid kit must contain the following : Vaseline, Toilet
paper, cotton, Bandage roll, Nose inhalers, Dust cover Surgeon’s
mask, Cologne, Facial Tissues, Rubber bands , Chopstick, Cough
drop Body Lotion Vicks, Eye masks, Band aid , Mouth fresheners,
Dettol Listerine antiseptic, Candle and Lighter, Dark
sunglasses, small plastic bags, Ear muffs.
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