1. Online/offline registration of all yatries is mandatory.
2. Do online register via official website www.shrimachailmatayatra.com to avoid inconvenience standing in long queues.
3. Offline registration at Registration Counter shall be available at Shri Gori Shankar Mandir Sarkoot, BDO Office Gulabgarh and Chishoti.
4. Do carry Yatra/registration slip with Aadhar card and produce the same at Dondi Morh Gulabgarh and Darshani Gate Machail. No devotee shall be allowed without these documents.
5. Do carry sufficient woolen clothing as temperatures may abruptly fall.
6. Do carry umbrella, raincoat, and waterproof shoes, as the weather is unpredictable.
7. Do keep clothes and edibles in a suitable waterproof bag.
8. Do keep a note in your pocket with name, address, phone number, ID proof, and registration slip for emergencies.
9. Do help fellow yatries and perform yatra with a pious mind. Follow all SOPs and guidelines issued by District Administration.
10. Seek police assistance at the nearest control room in case of any mishappening.
11. Strictly follow instructions issued by the District Administration, Kishtwar.
12. Private vehicles beyond Gulabgarh shall not be allowed.
1. Don’t plan your travel before 05:00 AM or after 05:00 PM.
2. Don’t attempt shortcuts; always use marked routes.
3. Don’t go off the designated path, especially where warning signs are placed.
4. Don’t do anything that pollutes or disturbs the environment.
5. Don’t bring single-use plastic/polythene (banned in J&K).
6. Don’t carry expensive jewellery.
7. Don’t overload yourself, especially on steep roads.
8. Don’t try to wash hands/clothes in rivers.
9. Don’t follow Gulabgarh - Matti old Yatra route.
10. Use of alcohol, intoxicants /tobacco / Pan / Gutkas is strictly prohibited during the Yatra - this year Yatra is declared as No Tobacco Zone.
11. Don’t use high beam of vehicles at night.
12. Don’t try to overtake in Lidrari to Paddar area.
13. Don’t overspeed your vehicle.
14. Don’t park your vehicle in No Parking Zone.
15. Don’t use slippers as the on foot track is steep and wear shoes only.
