6 Things To Know Before Heading To Do Dham Yatra

In Hindu religion, if a Hindu makes a visit to Char Dham Yatra once in a lifetime then he feels fortunate. It is an auspicious trip and it is a belief that this trip washes away all your sins and shows the path of salvation. Char Dham is generally 10 to 14 days tour and it gets difficult to get leaves for such a long period. Thus, devotees cover this yatra in Do Dham Yatra or Ek Dham Yatra. Do Dham yatra tour may include the Gangotri Yamunotri Yatra or Badrinath Kedarnath Yatra which is a small yatra with a small time duration of 5 to 7 days. Here are some useful tips so that you can have a successful trip :- Check the timings :- Decide the time when you wish to perform this yatra. Choose the season when you can visit the shrines when the doors are open. This yatra normally begins in April-May and ends in October-November every year but the best time is in the month of September as June to August the region face heavy rains which can lead to many difficulties. Even in May, there is a lot of crowd which may lead to discomforts. Hire a Guided Tour Operator :- Hire an experienced tour operator. They will manage the services for you such as arriving and departure, the best accommodation and the other conveniences you need at the entire Yatra. Get yourself thoroughly checked by any physician 3 months prior to the journey. Make sure you do not suffer from high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiac disease or any such problems. If you have so, it is better to get proper medication and treatment before heading on to the Do Dham Yatra. It is always advisable to carry the prescribed medicines along with some general medicines needed for common pains; stomach upsets, along with some suitable creams for applying on your legs to treat any minor sprain. You should carry some packets of the dry fruits or packet food like raisins, almonds and cashews, chips, biscuits, chocolates etc that will help your body to regain energy during the arduous walks in the journey. We recommend planning your trip in a group either with your family or friends since the routes are challenging and you may face some kind of difficulties. So, a great assistance is always needed for the same.