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The Yatra begins at Katra and
pilgrims have to cover 13 km. of terrain on foot to reach the
Darbar. One kilometer away from Katra, you would find Banganga,
place where Mata quenched her thirst and at 6 km., the holy
cave at Adhkawari.
Yatris are advised to obtain a
yatra slip only from the Yatra Registration Counter at the
Tourism Reception Centre, Katra Bus Stand and nowhere els.e.
Without an authentic yatra slip, crossing of Banganga check
post will not be allowed. The Yatra Slip is absolutely
free but is necessary to commence the Yatra.
You can obtain caps, canvas
shoes, sticks etc. on hire for the Yatra. Pithus (people who
carry weight on their backs) can be hired for carrying your
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Those who
have problems in climbing on the mountains, can hire the
services of a pony or dandi (palenquin). Pithus can be
hired for carrying the children on shoulders. It is
advised that you should avail of the services of only
registered people be it the pithu, pony or the dandiwalla
and keep his token for the period he is engaged.
The
entire 13 km route is quite wide and tiled. Besides, the
whole path is lit up
every night by powerful sodium vapour lamps.
The
whole route is swept and cleaned from time to time
throughout the day. Yatris are requested to keep the path
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Shelter cum sheds
and shelter cum cafeterias are setup throughout the route. Pure
vegetarian food is available at these outlets. Price charts are
exhibited at all these outlets prominently.
Drinking water has
been made available all along the route, with water coolers and
storage facilities.
Public utilities
with automatic flushing systems along the track and at the Bhawan.
After 6 km. of
trekking, you would reach Adhkawari, the holy cave where Mata
meditated for nine months. Do visit the cave.
After 9.5 km., you
would reach Sanji Chhat where you can rest for sometime.
Accommodation is also available at this place. Bhawan is just 3.5
km. away.
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On reaching Bhawan,
show your Yatra Slip at the Registration Office and obtain the
Batch no. provided on the slip. This number is important as it
will determine your place in the queue for darshan.
On reaching Bhawan,
have a bath and change your clothes. Be sure to get your luggage
and leather items booked in the cloak rooms and obtain the
receipt. Book the valuables separately and obtain the receipt.
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You can also get
blankets on refundable deposit for Rs.100/Blanket.
Buy Prasad, Chunri
and Coconuts from the shops situated at the entrance of the Bhawan..
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