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Take officcial receipts for all payments made to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board as well as private vendors.
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Avail of the services of only registered people be it pithu, pony or the dandiwalla and keep his token for the period he is engaged.
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Contact the announcement counters of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board at Katra, Banganga, Adhkawari and Darbar for locating missing persons.
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Use only the donation boxes provided at various places by Mata Vaishnodevi Shrine Board. In case of donations at the donation counters of the Board at Katra (Central Office/ Vishram Ghar), Adhkawari, Sanjichhat and various points at the Bhawan obtain a formal receipt.
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Avoid overstraining on the climb and prefer the track over the stairs and stick to either of the paths.
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Luggage and belongings should not be deposited with unauthorised persons or left unguarded at the bathing ghats.
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Beware of suspicious people. They may dupe you.
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To maintain the sanctity of the place, do not indulge in gambling, playing cards, smoking or chewing betel (Paan) at Bhawan or enroute.
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Avoid painting, sticking posters or disfiguring signboards as well as littering in the area.
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Official rate lists for all services are available. Demand to see them when making payments.
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Containers have been provided for throwing rubbish and other waste.
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Fellow pilgrims are bound to you by their faith in the Mata. Avoid things like playing transistors/tape recorders too loudly or creating blockages or hinderances in movement or passages meant for circulation.
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Qualified doctors are available at the Primary Health Centre, Katra, Adhkawari and Bhawan - Open round the clock. The Evening Clinic, Katra Bus Stand - Open 2 pm to 8 pm.
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Clothing - Light woollens required at night during the summer months. Heavy woollens required during the remaining part of the year
