It has been 35 years when Machail Yatra was started in 1985 by Sh.Thakur Kulbir Singh Ji. If you remember in 1985 there were only 35 members who accompanied Thakur Ji. Now it has been swelled to become a Yatra of about 3 Lakh people. Only Maa Chandi knows what made this Yatra a huge success. Perhaps the grace of Maa Chandi and Lord Shiva or the sightseeing spots which pilgrims find on their way to Machail, the question is no simple. Anyway this Yatra today has become the 3rd largest Yatra of the J&K state. Exotic tourist places on the way pull many people towards this unique Himalayan abode of Maa Chandi.
This year in 2022 pilgrims who are going or planning to make this Yatra a memorable moment of their lives, they must know these things to get away with the hurdles and blockades that one encounter in this tough terrain.
Langar Facilties during Machail Yatra
No worries as devotees of Maa Chandi can find Langar facilities at many places. Food is not a thing to worry, believe us. You shall get sumptuous food for free at almost all the major places in the way.
Here is a list of places where you can find a hassle-free langar facility:
- Thathri
- Prem Nagar
- Shalimar
- Kishtwar
- Zelna
- Sirkoot Mandir Kishtwar
- Galhar
- Gulab Garh
- Atholi
- Kundhail
- Chishoti
- Hamoori Darshan Gate
- Machail
Accommodation facility during Yatra:
It is your choice where you want to call it a day. Therefore we will provide you the meaningful information in this regard to help you go through ease. You can halt at many of these places like Kishtwar, Gulabgarh, Atholi, Chishoti and Machail.
If you are planning to stop at Kishtwar which is a main town and District of the state, you can stop at the Dharamshala of Sirkoot Mandir Kishtwar.
If your plan is to rest at Gulabgarh or Atholi you can approach the main building of SSSS ( Sarv Shakti Sevak Sanstha). There are hotels also available in Gulabgarh Paddar.
If your plan is to stay at Chishoti, you can easily get Dharamshala to put your feets up and
If you are planning to stay at Machail, there are two options either to stay at Dharamshala for free or find rented rooms or tents there. Staying at tents would be a great experience.
Other important Information:
Apart from all that we also want you to stay calm and poised when it comes to thinking about security arrangements. For your kind information several battalions of CRPF and ITBP will ensure your safety in the way. Medical arrangements have also been made to make this Machail Yatra successful. 9 highly qualified doctors, 4 ambulances and many PHC’s ( Primary Health Centers) and sub-centers are there to provide timely treatment to the needy patient. Also it has been directed that no vehicular movement will be allowed from Kishtwar to Paddar after 6 PM.
