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SHREE AMARNATH YATRA 2020 (The Journey to Satyam, Shivam and Sundaram)

Fixed Departure Date: Starts in Delhi Ends in Delhi 28 June, 2020 7 July, 2020

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YATRA OVERVIEW:

The Holy Amarnath Cave of is amongst the most holy shrines in Sanatan . Dedicated to , the cave shrine is located in the Indian state of and Kashmir at elevation of 3,888m/12,752ft. The Amarnath Cave shrine is claimed to have a history of over 5,000 years, and its legends are part of the Hindu Puranic Tradition.

Inside the main Amarnath Cave holy month of Shravan. Devotees generally is found the Amarnath Ice of Lord Shiva. take the on foot from the town of This naturally formed Ice Lingam grows in size , and cover the journey in four to five during the months of May through August. days. During this time, pious people come from around the world for the annual pilgrimage and There are two alternate routes to the Amarnath festival of the Amarnath Lingam. The Amarnath Cave Shrine, the longer and more traditional Lingam is said to grow and shrink with the path from , and the shorter route from phases of the moon, reaching its height during the town of Baltal. For devotees who are unable the summer festival. to make the Pilgrimage on foot, horses and travel assistance are available. Arrangements to According to , this is the ease the journey for the elderly and infirm are cave where Lord Shiva narrated the secret of available along the Pilgrimage route, provided life and eternity to his divine consort, Mata by charitable organizations. . Within the cave are also two other ice formations that represent Mata Parvati and Karnali Excursions is one the reputed and Lord . trustworthy tour agency to operate pilgrimage to Amarnath. Karnali Excursions ensures This is a popular pilgrimage destination for spiritually fulfilling experience to those who – about 400,000 devotees visit during join with for this holy Yatra. the 45-day season coinciding with the Hindu

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YATRA HIGHLIGHTS TRIP FEATURES:

• Darshan of highly revered Amarnath. Total Duration: 9 nights/10 days • Darshan of Ma Vaishnodevi and Shiva Khodi Max. Elevation: 3,888m/12,752ft Tour Grading: Moderate to Strenuous in Jammu. Best season: June andJuly • Sightseeing in Srinagar including Accommodation: Tourist standard hotel, in Kashmir. except basic tented camp in the cave area/ • Stay in at Dal . Tour starts/ends: In Delhi,

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DAY-TO-DAY DETAILED ITINERARY:

Day 1 (28 June 2020): Arrive at Day 5 (02 July 2020): Fly to Srinagar Delhi Airport and transfer to hotel. and transfer to hotel. One of Karnali representatives will receive We will fly to Srinagar and drive to hotel. at the airport and arrange immediate Today will be our Medical Certificate transfer to hotel. Overnight in Hotel Jaypee obtaining day. We will also do a sightseeing Sidhartha or similar ones on full board basis tour if time permits. We will spend overnight in Delhi. in Hotel Grand Mahal or similar ones at Srinagar. Day 2 (29 June 2020): Fly to Jammu and Drive to Katra. Day 6 (03 July 2020): Morning After having breakfast, we will fly to Jammu Sightseeing in Srinagar and drive and drive to Katra. We will spend overnight to Sonmarg. in K.C. Residency or similar one on full In the morning, we will do a guided sightseeing board basis at Katra. in Srinagar and then drive to Sonmarg. We will spend overnight in Thajwass Hotel or similar Day 3 (30 June 2020): Vaishnodevi ones at Sonmarg. Darshan. Katra is the base point of Mata Vaishnodevi. Day 7 (04 July 2020): Drive to Baltal Vaishnodevi is 14 km uphill trek from Katra. and fly to Panchtarni. Doli and horses are available for the trek. We will drive to Baltal and then fly to We will spend overnight in K.C. Residency Panchtarni. It is 6 km uphill trek to Shree or similar one on full board basis at Katra. Amarnath jee Gufa. We will spend overnight below Gufa in the tented camp or return Day 4 (01 July 2020): Day excursion to Panchtarni if time and situation permits. to . We will stay in a tourist standard hotel at After having breakfast, we will drive to Panchtarni. Ransoo (80 km) and then we will trek to Shiv Khori Gufa (4 km). We will return to Day 8 (05 July 2020): Trek downhill Katra after visiting Shiv Khori Gufa. We will to Panchtarni and fly back to Baltal. spend overnight in K.C. Residency or similar First of all, we will trek downhill to one on full board basis at Katra. Panchtarni and then fly to Baltal. It is 3 hours scenic drive to Srinagar and then we will

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ease at leisure. We will spend overnight similar ones in Delhi. at Mahjong or similar ones at Baltal. Day 10 (07 July 2020): Trip concludes and depart for onward Day 09 (06 July 2020): Fly to Delhi journey. transfer to hotel. Karnali will provide a vehicle for your We will fly to Delhi and drive to hotel. airport drop. We will stay at Jaypee Sidharth Hotel or

YATRA COST:

USD 2199:00/person for the entire Yatra Single Supplementary: USD 299:00

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THE COST INCLUDES: THE COST DOES NOT INCLUDES:

• Return economy class Delhi, Jammu & • Visa Fee for India. Srinagar- Delhi flight fares. • Pure personal nature expenses, e. g. tips to guide, driver • Baltal-Panchtarni-Baltal helicopter ride and support staffs, telephone bills, laundry, alcoholic and • Airport transfers and sightseeing by coach non alcoholic drinks and etc. as per tour program in India. • Medical checkup charges. • Service of professional tour leader and • Travel, medical and emergency evacuation charges. support crew members from Nepal. • Twin sharing accommodation in tourist • Porter, Ponies and Doli charges. standard hotels. • Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like train • Pure vegetarian meals during the trip. and flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle mal-functions, flight • All applicable government taxes. cancellations, political disturbances and etc.

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ESSENTIAL INFORMATION:

1. Must bring Documents: Excursions cannot accept any personal • The most recent and valid passport cheques. • 4 passport size colour photos • 2 photo copies of the most recent and 5. Additional Funds: valid passport It is advised to bring approximately USD 800 • Cash-less travel and medical insurance OR GBP 600 per person for your personal policy use during Yatra (to hire a horse, Doli and porter during Yatra, phone calls, bottled and 2. Flight Details canned drinks, bottled mineral water, to buy Please send us your flight details as soon as souvenirs and etc.). you book your flights. If there are any last minute changes, please notify us immediately 6. Travel Insurance (Mandatory): by e-mail. This is very important as we need Everyone must carry a travel insurance, to arrange for your airport pickup at Delhi. which should cover Emergency Rescue (both Please look for Karnali Excursions sign board by Air and ground), repatriation and medical as you come out from the airport. expenses. Please bring two hard copies of your insurance. When you come to Delhi please 3. Passport and India Visa Related handover one copy to our representative in Matters: Delhi and keep the 2nd copy with you. All foreign passport holders require valid Indian visa to travel in India. It is advised to 7. Preparation, Health and Medical get Indian visa at home by contacting to the Related Matters: nearest Indian Embassy or Consulate. Indian • Although most of the journey will be done Passport holders or OCI card holder do not by vehicles; it is important that one needs require Visa in India. You must be in possession to remain in relatively good health. If you of a current passport with at least 6 months have any chronic health conditions, please of validity remaining beyond Feb 2021. consult your doctor prior to embarking on this journey. 4. Remaining Balance and • Health Certificate is the mandatory for Currency Related Matters: the Yatra. We will send you the Health • Remaining Balance: The remaining balance Certificate form once you book the Yatra. to be paid in cash in USD only. Please This has to be filled up by your doctor. be informed that unfortunately, Karnali In addition to this, there will be further

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health checkups at Srinagar (as mentioned effort to ensure that your journey is smooth in Day 05) as Yatra progresses. and as pleasant as possible. However, please • Medical facilities are available throughout be reminded that all programs in India are the journey. Karnali Excursions (P) Ltd. strictly conducted under the rules and will carry a First Aid Medical Kit and regulations of the Indian Government. equipment for treating high altitude Therefore, neither Karnali Excursions nor sickness. its Indian Agent shall be held responsible • Please get some hiking practice and for any changes in the itinerary that might develop a habit of drinking plenty of occur due to unavoidable circumstances, water. This habit will be extremely helpful including, government restrictions, landslides, to keep you in good health and shape road blockades, flooding, snowfall, political during the Yatra. disturbances, flight cancellations, illnesses • Stay mentally positive and physically or accidents. Any additional costs that may healthy to enjoy the Yatra. occur as a result of such circumstances; must • Recommended First Aid Medical Kit: be taken care of by the Yatris. Band aids – small & big, cotton balls, antibiotic ointment, common cold and 10. Yatra Logistic and cough remedies, allergy care etc. Make Communication Related Matters: sure to carry all the medications that you • Karnali Excursions will arrange a vehicle are taking regularly. Also, get advice from and representative for airport pickup the doctor about taking your regular and transfers. Please provide your flight medications and being on high altitude. details so that can make all necessary arrangements accordingly. 8. Karnali Staffs: • A reasonable sized duffel bag will be Karnali Excursions recruits professional staffs provided to all our participating Yatris who have successfully led several trips all over at the time of briefing in the evening on in India, and Nepal. Each trip is staffed arrival day. with an experienced and knowledgeable • Since you will travel with this duffel bag team leader who speaks English and . and daypack, you need to transfer all your Karnali staffs will certainly ensure a pleasant stuffs from suitcase to duffel bag. Please and smooth journey for the group. Karnali remember your duffel bag number. Your Excursions is committed to providing the suitcase will be stored at the hotel in best and most reliable service for each group Delhi until you return from the Yatra. for the Journey of a Lifetime. • You are advised to keep some snacks and minimal supplies in your daypack for your 9. Risk and Liability personal use because your duffel bag will Karnali Excursions always puts its every travel separately in the support vehicle.

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• WIFI and internet facility is available in 11. Important Preparation Tips Delhi, Jammu and Srinagar. for a Successful and Memorable • Local SIM Card could be bought in Yatra: Delhi airport. You are thinking of using • Do hiking and practice breathing your home based cell phone; make exercises. sure that India is in roaming coverage • Develop habit of drinking plenty of area. water (at least 3 litres a day). • Communication facilities are very • Stay mentally focused and physically poor in some areas, for example: - healthy for a memorable Journey of a from Panchtarni to Amarnath Cave. lifetime • Please bring the adaptor for 220- 240 volts for charging any electrical devices.

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