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Amarnath Yatra in Kashmir: Is your travel insurance ready for the trip?
Amarnath Yatra in Kashmir: Is your travel insurance ready for the trip?

SBS Australia

time10-07-2025

  • SBS Australia

Amarnath Yatra in Kashmir: Is your travel insurance ready for the trip?

Every year thousands of people across the world embark on the Amarnath Yatra in the Kashmir Valley. This year, among the travellers are Melbourne residents Arpita and Dheeraj Kapoor, who set off earlier this month on a deeply personal pilgrimage. Arpita and Dheeraj Kapoor, Melbourne residents, are on Amarnath trip. Credit: Supplied by Arpita Kapoor 'We left in a rush and didn't take out travel insurance this time. Honestly, we didn't realise what it meant to travel to a place the Australian government advises against,' Arpita told SBS Hindi over the phone from Amarnath. The Australian government's ' Do Not Trave l' warning applies to the entire Jammu and Kashmir region — with no exceptions to the Amarnath Yatra. To clarify the insurance implications, SBS Hindi reached out to multiple travel insurance providers — all of whom confirmed that travel to regions under a Level 4 advisory is not covered. Tanvi Goel, a Brisbane-based travel agent, said travel insurance is optional but important for anyone going overseas, as it helps protect against unforeseen situations like lost baggage or medical emergencies. First batch of pilgrims pose for picture as they leave for journey to the Amarnath cave on July 3, 2025 in Pahalgam, India. Source: SIPA USA / Hindustan Times/Hindustan Times/Sipa USA/AAP "However, it may not cover travellers visiting 'Do Not Travel' zones. So, the best practice is to register your travel plans with the government — this lets them know you're heading overseas. In Australia, you can do this through the Smarttraveller website." The annual Amarnath Yatra kicked off on 3 July this year and is is set to conclude on 9 August. The pilgrimage involves a trek to a cave temple situated in the southern Kashmir near Pahalgam town. (Disclaimer: This information is intended as a general guide. For advice tailored to your situation, please consult a qualified professional.] Find all our podcasts here at: SBS Hindi Podcast Collection. LISTEN TO SBS Hindi 04/07/2025 10:37 Hindi LISTEN TO SBS Hindi 03/07/2025 06:29 Hindi

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