Kanwar Yatra 2026: As soon as the month of Sawan starts, lakhs of Shiva devotees from across the country set out on Kanwar Yatra. Devotees reach their cities and villages on foot carrying Ganga water from places like Haridwar, Gangotri and Gaumukh. If you are going to do Kanwar Yatra for the first time this year, then it is very important to choose the right route. This will make the journey easier and also reduce the hassle.
If you are bringing Kanwar for the first time, then the route carrying Ganga water from Haridwar is considered the best. Most of the devotees travel through this route. Here, there are arrangements for food, drink, rest and medical treatment at various places for the Kanwariyas. Help from police and administration is also available on the way.
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What facilities are available for pedestrians?
During Kanwar Yatra, Bhandaras are organized at many places, where free food and drinks are provided. Apart from this, medical camps, drinking water, mobile toilets and resting places are also made. This helps a lot for those traveling long distances.
Keep these things in mind before leaving on a trip
If you are traveling on foot, wear comfortable shoes or slippers. Keep a water bottle, essential medicines, torch, raincoat or umbrella and mobile charger with you. When the weather is bad, it is better to stop at a safe place instead of moving ahead in a hurry. Most of the Kanwariyas like to walk early in the morning or in the evening. At this time there is less sunlight and there is not much difficulty in walking. One should avoid traveling long distances in the scorching heat of the afternoon.
Keep these rules in mind also
Follow the rules made by the administration during the journey. Walk only on the designated route and be careful in crowded places. If you are traveling with a group, maintain contact with each other. In case of any problem, take help from the police or help desk. Kanwar Yatra is a festival of faith. If you start the journey with proper preparation and right route, then the journey will be easier and safer.
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