Srinagar, June 27: Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, Chief Executive Officer, Raj Kumar Goyal, today said the pilgrims not possessing Yatra permits would not be allowed to embark on the Amarnath Yatra. 
 “Yatris not carrying the permits will not be allowed to proceed beyond the Nunwan and Baltal Base camps,” Goyal said adding the Yatris should adhere to their travel plans in accordance with the dates for which permit had been issued.  He appealed to the intending Yatris to embark on the pilgrimage after obtaining the Yatra permit.
 He said those Yatris who, due to unavoidable circumstances, were not able to obtain the required permit should, on arrival at Jammu or Srinagar, obtain the same from the counters at the Tourist Reception Centres at both divisions, respectively.
 He said the SASB had issued Do’s and Don’ts for the Yatris, which are printed on the reverse of the permit and asked the pilgrims to strictly adhere to them.
 He said the Yatris should take regular morning/evening walks, about 4-5 km per day with a view to improve oxygen efficiency of the body and it might be useful to start deep breathing exercises, preferably Pranayam. As the Yatra involves trekking at an altitude of 14,500 feet, the Yatris must get medically examined, he added.
 Goyal asked the Yatris to carry adequate woolen clothing, a small umbrella (which covers the head with an elastic band around the forehead and supported by a strap around the chin), wind-cheater, raincoat, sleeping bag, waterproof shoes, torch, walking stick with a proper hand grip, cap (preferably a monkey cap), gloves, jacket, woolen socks and trousers.
 For ladies, saree is not a suitable dress for the Yatra. Salwar Kameez, pant-shirt or a track-suit will be more comfortable, he said.
 Before hiring a pony, dandi or a labourer the Yatri must satisfy himself that the ponywalla, the labourer or the dandiwalla is duly registered and carries an ID card, he said.
 The Yatri should carry all the medicines which he takes daily and, besides, some general medicines such as Glucose, Disprin, Combiflam, Move/Iodex and should also carry a water bottle, dry fruits, roasted baked grams/channa, toffees, sufficient chocolates, etc. for use during the journey.
 The Yatris should not to touch or place/throw anything on the Holy Lingam, he added.

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