Yatra Geet is a special kind of song sung in the rural areas. The word ‘yatra’ means journey, while ‘geet’ means songs. As the meanings indicate, this kind of song is sung during a long journey.
Journeys in rural areas are often slow due to the lack of proper modes of transport. To remove the boredom associated with the slow and long journeys, the travelers usually sing some songs. These songs are meant to lift the mood of a traveling person. These songs are together categorized under the term Yatra Geet.
