11 Kashmir Travel Tips for Safe and Scenic Travel

8. Health, acclimatization, and medical resources

Altitude and variable weather affect health planning. High-altitude sites and pilgrimage routes often require a short acclimatization period to prevent dizziness or breathlessness. For Amarnath and other high treks, some regions mandate a health certificate and medical checks; follow the published rules closely (Times Now). Carry a basic first-aid kit, necessary prescription medicines, and a nasal saline if you’re prone to congestion. Mobile medical teams, oxygen booths, and upgraded field hospitals have been added along busy pilgrimage tracks in recent seasons (Times Now). If anyone in your party has a chronic condition, consult a doctor before travel and pack spare medication in checked and carry-on bags. Consider travel insurance that covers evacuation, and note the nearest hospital contacts at each stop. Don’t push through symptoms; even a short rest day is often wiser than forcing an ascent.