Navigating a gathering of 10 to 30 million people requires thoughtful preparation. Here are practical, field-tested guidelines for smooth darshan:
1. What to Pack
- Lightweight quick-dry cotton clothes
- A waterproof pouch for your mobile phone and government ID
- Refillable thermal water bottle
- Basic medicine kit and electrolyte sachets
2. Choosing Your Camp
Always choose camps situated in Designated Green Zones with authorized security barricades, 24/7 RO drinking water, satvik dining, and attached private washrooms.
3. Ghat Etiquette and Safety
- Always enter and exit through designated one-way pedestrian lanes.
- Never use soap or shampoo directly in sacred river pools.
- Keep elderly members equipped with a simple ID card hanging around their neck detailing their camp address and emergency contact number.
