Char Dham pilgrims will have to carry trash bags
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Char Dham pilgrims will have to carry trash bags

The Hindu  

With an aim to keep the mountains clean, Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Radha Raturi on Thursday instructed officials to ensure that pilgrims travelling on the Char Dham Yatra route carry trash bags in vehicles. The Char Dham Yatra, which started on May 10 this year, witnessed a footfall of over 31 lakh till July 25. Dashboard soon The Chief Secretary has also instructed the Public Works Department to compulsorily upload data pertaining to black spots on the yatra route, slippery zones, alternative routes, roads obstructed by debris, landslips or traffic jams as well as road accidents, on the Chardham dashboard, which is set to be launched soon. Officials should regularly feed real-time data into the dashboard, which would become an effective medium for exchange of information and data sharing among all the departments related to Char Dham, she said.

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Char Dham Yatra all set to become seamless as Dhami okays forming of authority
2 days, 19 hours ago

Char Dham Yatra all set to become seamless as Dhami okays forming of authority

New Indian Express  

DEHRADUN: The Uttarakhand government has announced the formation of a Char Dham Yatra Authority to make the pilgrimage to the four shrines — Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri — more accessible and convenient for devotees. During a meeting held on Friday, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami directed officials to gather suggestions from stakeholders by January 15 and complete the establishment of …

Uttarakhand govt directs WII to assess carrying capacity at Char Dham, Hemkund
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Uttarakhand govt directs WII to assess carrying capacity at Char Dham, Hemkund

Hindustan Times  

Dehradun: The state government has directed the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, to assess the pilgrim carrying capacity along the pilgrimage track of Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath, and Hemkund Sahib, officials said on Tuesday. Parag Madhukar Dhakate, member secretary of the State Pollution Control Board, said, “In compliance with the NGT’s order, we have asked the WII to assess and …

202 deaths during Char Dham yatra so far, 93 from Kedarnath: State govt data
2 months, 3 weeks ago

202 deaths during Char Dham yatra so far, 93 from Kedarnath: State govt data

Hindustan Times  

As many as 202 pilgrim deaths were reported so far due to health-related ailments during the Char Dham yatra which began on May 25, Uttarakhand state government official said. According to health department officials, the state government has stepped up its efforts to mitigate the number of deaths and is also conducting a health audit of the deaths occurring during …

86 deaths during Char Dham yatra so far: State govt data
6 months, 2 weeks ago

86 deaths during Char Dham yatra so far: State govt data

Hindustan Times  

Eighty-six deaths were reported so far due to health-related ailments during the Char Dham yatra which began on May 10, Uttarakhand state government data said. “The number of deaths during 2023 Char Dham Yatra in May was 96, which has come down considerably in 2024 with 68 deaths reported till May 29 this year due to the effective interventions and …

Historic start for Char Dham Yatra 2024: Uttarkashi welcomes over 3,60,000 pilgrims
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Historic start for Char Dham Yatra 2024: Uttarkashi welcomes over 3,60,000 pilgrims

Hindustan Times  

In an extraordinary display of devotion, the Char Dham Yatra has seen a record-breaking influx of pilgrims to Yamunotri and Gangotri Dham within the first 15 days of the pilgrimage season. Despite the remarkable growth, the Char Dham Yatra has continued seamlessly and efficiently following the meticulous planning and coordination by district authorities. The Char Dham Yatra, which began on …

Rope in NDRF, ITBP to manage Char Dham crowd, Centre tells Uttarakhand
7 months ago

Rope in NDRF, ITBP to manage Char Dham crowd, Centre tells Uttarakhand

The Hindu  

With an unprecedented number of pilgrims visiting the Char Dham temples in Uttarakhand, and videos of chaos and mismanagement going viral on social media, the Home Ministry reviewed the yatra arrangements on Thursday. ‘Rope in NDRF, ITBP’ Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla has instructed Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Radha Raturi to send daily reports of pilgrims at the Char Dham …

Char Dham Yatra 2024: Authorities impose Section 144 on Yamunotri route, limit use of horses and mules
7 months ago

Char Dham Yatra 2024: Authorities impose Section 144 on Yamunotri route, limit use of horses and mules

India TV News  

Char Dham Yatra 2024: The district authorities of Uttarkashi have issued orders to curb the movement of horses and mules in a bid to ensure smooth, safe and peaceful movement of pilgrims on the Shri Yamunotri Dham foot pilgrimage route. "While keeping in mind the narrowness of the dham and the submitted report, the District Magistrate issued this order to …

Char Dham Yatra 2024: Over six lakh devotees visited in ten days | DETAILS
7 months ago

Char Dham Yatra 2024: Over six lakh devotees visited in ten days | DETAILS

India TV News  

Char Dham Yatra 2024: The Char Dham Yatra experienced a significant influx of devotees, welcoming an impressive more than six lakh visitors to Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri within a mere ten days. Additionally, the registration tally for the Char Dham Yatra now stands at a remarkable 29.52 lakh, indicating a robust interest and fervor among spiritual seekers to undertake …

Monitor Char Dham yatra continuously, CM Dhami to officials amid pilgrim influx
7 months ago

Monitor Char Dham yatra continuously, CM Dhami to officials amid pilgrim influx

Hindustan Times  

Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday chaired a review meeting on the Char Dham yatra at the state secretariat and asked officials to continuously monitor the yatra in view of the continuous surge in pilgrim influx. Dhami said devotees should only be allowed to undertake the Char Dham yatra with prior registration. He instructed secretaries of all the …

Char Dham Yatra 2024: Ban on 'making reels' within 50 metre radius of temples, no VIP darshan till May 31
7 months ago

Char Dham Yatra 2024: Ban on 'making reels' within 50 metre radius of temples, no VIP darshan till May 31

India TV News  

Char Dham Yatra 2024: The Uttarakhand government on Thursday decided not to allow VIP darshan at the 'Char dhams' - Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunotri and Gangotri- through the rest of the month due to the huge rush of devotees at the Himalayan temples. There will be no arrangements for Very important person darshan at the Char dhams till May 31 and …

Char Dham Yatra travel update: Pilgrims prohibited from shooting videos, reels within 50m radius of temple premises
7 months, 1 week ago

Char Dham Yatra travel update: Pilgrims prohibited from shooting videos, reels within 50m radius of temple premises

Hindustan Times  

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reviewed arrangements for the Char Dham Yatra in Dehradun on Thursday. The Char Dham Yatra started on Friday with the opening of the portals of Yamunotri, Gangotri and Kedarnath Dham amid Vedic chants on the occasion of Akshay Tritiya in Garhwal Himalayas. Char Dham Yatra travel update: Pilgrims prohibited from shooting videos, reels within …

11 deaths reported since beginning of Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand: official
7 months, 1 week ago

11 deaths reported since beginning of Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand: official

The Hindu  

The Garhwal Divisional Commissioner on Wednesday said 11 people have died so far during the Char Dham Yatra, which started on May 10, in Uttarakhand. The State government said that till May 14, 26.73 lakh people have registered on the portal to take the yatra that comprises four shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. Speaking to the media, Vinay …

Char Dham Yatra: Badrinath-Rishikesh highway opens for traffic after heavy rainfall
7 months, 1 week ago

Char Dham Yatra: Badrinath-Rishikesh highway opens for traffic after heavy rainfall

India TV News  

Char Dham Yatra: The Badrinath-Rishikesh highway in Uttarakhand has been opened near Sirobagadh. Char Dham Yatra 2024 in Uttarakhand This year, the Char Dham Yatra began on May 10, with the opening of three of the four shrines, including Gangotri, Yamunotri, and Kedarnath. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Char Dham Yatra has set new records over …

138 Char Dham Yatra pilgrims died this year so far, 80% due to medical reasons
1 year, 5 months ago

138 Char Dham Yatra pilgrims died this year so far, 80% due to medical reasons

Hindustan Times  

One hundred and thirty eight pilgrims have died during the Char Dham yatra this year so far due to health ailments and accidents, with a maximum of 69 on the Kedarnath Dham route, officials said, adding that the pilgrim influx has also crossed the three million mark, including the one million at Kedarnath Dham. Badrinath and Kedarnath, along with Yamunotri …

Char Dham Yatra: Over 30 lakh pilgrims visited so far, says Uttarakhand DGP
1 year, 6 months ago

Char Dham Yatra: Over 30 lakh pilgrims visited so far, says Uttarakhand DGP

The Hindu  

In the ongoing Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, over 30 lakh pilgrims have visited Char Dham and more than 10 lakh pilgrims have visited Kedarnath, Ashok Kumar, Director General of Police, said on June 22. Meanwhile, in a precautionary measure, ahead of the coming monsoon season and amid the ongoing Char Dham Yatra, the Uttarakhand Government issued a notice on …

Char Dham yatra pilgrim influx crosses 2 million mark: Officials
1 year, 6 months ago

Char Dham yatra pilgrim influx crosses 2 million mark: Officials

Hindustan Times  

The number of pilgrims who have visited the Char Dham Yatra during this season has crossed 20 lakhs with Kedarnath Dham reporting the maximum rush with 7.13 lakh, Uttarakhand tourism department officials said on Sunday. According to tourism department officials, 20.74 lakh pilgrims have visited Char Dham till Saturday evening, out of which 364,420 visited Yamunotri, 394,229 visited Gangotri, 580,185 …

Unchecked pilgrimage, construction in Uttarakhand spell disaster for fragile Himalayas, warn experts
1 year, 7 months ago

Unchecked pilgrimage, construction in Uttarakhand spell disaster for fragile Himalayas, warn experts

The Hindu  

Crumbling mountainsides, sinking towns and untrammelled construction. “The increasing influx of thousands of pilgrims per day to Badrinath and other pilgrimage sites, along with a surge in the number of vehicles and heedless construction projects in the vicinity, is posing a significant threat to the ecological and biological diversity of the region,” Mr. Sati told PTI. “Many higher altitude areas …

Over 8 lakh pilgrims participated in Chardham Yatra so far: Uttarakhand Tourism
1 year, 7 months ago

Over 8 lakh pilgrims participated in Chardham Yatra so far: Uttarakhand Tourism

Firstpost  

The Uttarakhand Tourism Department notified on Monday that over eight lakh pilgrims have so far visited Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri shrines since the Chardham Yatra began in April. Earlier on April 30, the Chardham Yatra was stopped at Srinagar as a precautionary measure due to bad weather at Kedarnath and Badrinath. Uttarakhand Director General of Police Ashok Kumar issued …

70 food samples collected on Char Dham yatra route found sub-standard: officials
1 year, 7 months ago

70 food samples collected on Char Dham yatra route found sub-standard: officials

Hindustan Times  

Around 70 of over 250 samples of food items collected on the Char Dham route in Uttarakhand were found sub-standard, according to officials. The Char Dham yatra began on April 22 with the opening of Gangotri and Yamunotri shrines and is currently in full swing. The samples included packed and loose products like milk, oil, and biscuit and they were …

Char Dham Yatra 2023: See tour packages, registration process, guidelines here
1 year, 8 months ago

Char Dham Yatra 2023: See tour packages, registration process, guidelines here

Live Mint  

The Char Dham Yatra 2023 in Uttarakhand is one of the most popular Hindu pilgrimages in India. Departure Dates for IRCTC Char Dham air tour package from Mumbai: 21 May 2023-1 June 2023 28 May 2023-8 June 2023 4 June 2023- 15 June 2023 11 June 2023-22 June 2023 18 June 2023-29 June 2023 25 June 2023-6 July 2023 Departure …

Uttarakhand: Preparations for Char Dham Yatra in final stages
1 year, 8 months ago

Uttarakhand: Preparations for Char Dham Yatra in final stages

Hindustan Times  

The preparations for the upcoming Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand are in their final stages, with the registration of the pilgrims pending verification, officials said. According to officials, there will be 3-way verification of registration of pilgrims for the Char Dham Yatra. During his inspection, Kumar also gave necessary guidelines to the hospital administration for the smooth functioning of the …

How Uttarakhand plans to reduce plastic waste on the Char Dham yatra and beyond
1 year, 8 months ago

How Uttarakhand plans to reduce plastic waste on the Char Dham yatra and beyond

The Hindu  

Small steps can bring big changes. The Uttarakhand government has chosen the Char Dham yatra route that includes temples at Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri to implement a unique waste-disposal system in the Himalayas, Uttarakhand tourism secretary Sachin Kurve has confirmed. Last year, the project was piloted during the summer months, and executed compulsorily in Kedarnath, en route to the …

Uttarakhand gears up for Chardham Yatra, finalise preparations for devotees
1 year, 9 months ago

Uttarakhand gears up for Chardham Yatra, finalise preparations for devotees

Hindustan Times  

In view of the upcoming Chardham Yatra, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday gave instructions to the concerned authorities to ensure necessary arrangements in time. Uttarakhand gears up for Chardham Yatra, finalise preparations for devotees The Chief Minister asked tourism department officials and police to organize a meeting with the district magistrates associated with the Chardham Yatra to …

Char Dham Yatra: Uttarakhand govt to introduce new system for devotees
1 year, 10 months ago

Char Dham Yatra: Uttarakhand govt to introduce new system for devotees

Live Mint  

Char Dham Yatra 2023: Preparations are in full swing for one of the famous Hindu pilgrimages with the announcement of the date for the opening doors of Kedarnath, Yamunotri, Gangotri, and Badrinath dhams. Sachin Kurve, Sttae Tourism Secretary said, “Arrangements are being made to provide better facilities to the pilgrims coming for the Char Dham Yatra. Meanwhile, Uttarakhand Chief Minister …

Char Dham yatra sees record footfall this year
2 years, 2 months ago

Char Dham yatra sees record footfall this year

The Hindu  

The annual Char Dham yatra in Uttarakhand witnessed the highest-ever footfall this year with over 40 lakh people travelling to the four Himalayan shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, till Wednesday. According to the data provided by the State tourism department, 40,44,205 people took part in the Char Dham yatra this year – the highest number in the four shrines …

Flood of pilgrims swamps Char Dham
2 years, 6 months ago

Flood of pilgrims swamps Char Dham

The Hindu  

On a cool afternoon in May, vehicles are lined up bumper to bumper as far as the eye can see on the Rishikesh-Kedarnath highway in Phata, a small town in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag district. “In 2019, the four shrines received over 32 lakh pilgrims before COVID-19 restrictions caused the numbers to drop to 3.21 lakh in 2020 and 5.09 lakh in …

Sudden rush of pilgrims in Kedarnath demands better tourism management
2 years, 6 months ago

Sudden rush of pilgrims in Kedarnath demands better tourism management

Firstpost  

After a day’s break, the pilgrimage to Kedarnath resumed again on Wednesday. The annual Char Dham Yatra to Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri is on its peak in Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has made an appeal to pilgrims to suspend their trip to Kedarnath for a brief period due to bad weather. He avers, “If 50 lakh …

Twitter Fumes as Kedarnath Turns Garbage Dump For Char Dham Pilgrims
2 years, 7 months ago

Twitter Fumes as Kedarnath Turns Garbage Dump For Char Dham Pilgrims

News 18  

Uttarakhand’s Chard Dham Yatra has turned the path to Kedarnath into a mounting pile of garbage. As per media reports, over eight lakh pilgrims have undertaken the Char Dham yatra in Uttarakhand this year. https://t.co/rdU6K0Oy41— Neeraj Kapri May 22, 2022 Sadly, we have not learnt anything from the 2013 fiasco. https://t.co/b8Whf9mk30— Megha May 22, 2022 This makes me so so …

Char Dham Yatra: Kedarnath Turns into Vast Garbage Dump; Experts Warn of Ecological Damage
2 years, 7 months ago

Char Dham Yatra: Kedarnath Turns into Vast Garbage Dump; Experts Warn of Ecological Damage

News 18  

The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand which has reopened to pilgrims after a two-year hiatus has come under serious scrutiny after huge heaps of waste were seen littered on the sacred route. Uttarakhand | Heaps of plastic waste & garbage pile up on the stretch leading to Kedarnath as devotees throng for Char Dham Yatra pic.twitter.com/l6th87mxD9— ANI UP/Uttarakhand May 22, …

'Garbage has piled up…': Experts worry over pollution on Char Dham Yatra route
2 years, 7 months ago

'Garbage has piled up…': Experts worry over pollution on Char Dham Yatra route

Hindustan Times  

Over eight lakh pilgrims have undertaken the Char Dham yatrain Uttarakhand so far this year, news agency ANI reported Sunday. These lakhs bring much-needed revenue to the state's coffers, but also bring something sinister and dangerous - tons of garbage, specifically plastic bags and wrappers that threaten the environment. char dham yatra uttarakhand plastic pollution Visuals shared by ANI show …

Uttarakhand Govt Revises Daily Cap For Char Dham Pilgrims; Read Guidelines Here
2 years, 7 months ago

Uttarakhand Govt Revises Daily Cap For Char Dham Pilgrims; Read Guidelines Here

News 18  

The Uttarakhand government has issued new travel guidelines and limitations for the Char Dham Yatra. The DGP of Uttarakhand recently stated that if the number of pilgrims on the Char Dham Yatra increases, the yatra may get cancelled. Previously, there was uncertainty over the daily restriction at each Dham because Dhami stated that there was no limit on May 3 …

Char Dham Yatra: From Today, No Entry Without Registration, Cap on Pilgrims into Effect
2 years, 7 months ago

Char Dham Yatra: From Today, No Entry Without Registration, Cap on Pilgrims into Effect

News 18  

Amid growing crowds at the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, no pilgrim will be allowed at any of the four shrines– Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamnotri and Gangotri — without registration from Wednesday, according to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami’s orders. Due to heavy inflow of devotees for Char Dham yatra, the govt has increased pilgrim registration by 1000 each in 4 …

Pilgrims Rush to Char Dham in Uttarakhand after 2 Years: Locals Thank God, Crowd Leaves Admin Praying
2 years, 7 months ago

Pilgrims Rush to Char Dham in Uttarakhand after 2 Years: Locals Thank God, Crowd Leaves Admin Praying

News 18  

After a two-year Covid hiatus, the Char Dham pilgrimage in Uttarakhand is drawing a large number of pilgrims this season. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that due to the heavy inflow of devotees, the government has increased pilgrim registration by 1,000 each in four dhams. Its checking would be conducted strictly & regularly at all police posts for verification: …

OPINION | Char Dham Yatra: Pilgrims, be careful
2 years, 7 months ago

OPINION | Char Dham Yatra: Pilgrims, be careful

India TV News  

With a huge influx of devotees for Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, several kilometre long queues have been noticed on the routes to Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri shrines since the last eight days. The Char Dham Yatra began on May 3 with the portals of Gangotri and Yamunotri shrines thrown open for devotees. More than one lakh pilgrims have …

Chardham Yatra: Vehicle movement on mountain routes banned from 10 am to 4 pm
2 years, 7 months ago

Chardham Yatra: Vehicle movement on mountain routes banned from 10 am to 4 pm

India TV News  

Highlights The Char Dham yatra began on Tuesday with the portals of Gangotri and Yamunotri temples thrown open The gates of Gangotri were opened at 11.15 am and those of Yamunotri at 12.15 pm This year's Chardham Yatra is expected to attract a large number of pilgrims In view of the ongoing Chardham Yatra, the Uttarakhand government has decided to …

Uttarakhand HC lifts cap on pilgrims to Char Dham shrines
3 years, 2 months ago

Uttarakhand HC lifts cap on pilgrims to Char Dham shrines

Hindustan Times  

Uttarakhand high court on Tuesday lifted the daily limit on the number of pilgrims who can visit Char Dham yatra following the state government’s plea that the limitation should be lifted as the Covid-19 cases have come down significantly in the state. The court also directed the state government to increase healthcare facilities on Char Dham routes and shrines. Mainali …

‘Misbehaviour with Char Dham pilgrims won’t be tolerated at all’: CM to officials
3 years, 2 months ago

‘Misbehaviour with Char Dham pilgrims won’t be tolerated at all’: CM to officials

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday issued directions to district magistrates and police chiefs of Rudraprayag, Chamoli and Uttarkashi where four Char Dham shrines are located, to ensure pilgrims face no inconvenience or difficulties during the pilgrimage. Dhami issued these directions while reviewing Char Dham yatra with senior officers in which he also interacted with the DMs and police …

In new Char Dham SoPs, Covid -ve report is must for pilgrims from 3 states
3 years, 3 months ago

In new Char Dham SoPs, Covid -ve report is must for pilgrims from 3 states

Hindustan Times  

Dehradun: Pilgrims headed to Uttarakhand for the Char Dham yatra will have to produce a Covid-19 negative test report unless they have a certificate to demonstrate that they received both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine, the Uttarakhand government said in a fresh set of standard operating procedures for the pilgrimage starting Saturday. Char Dham yatra: The Uttarakhand government on Friday …

Char Dham yatra to start from Saturday with capping on number of pilgrims
3 years, 3 months ago

Char Dham yatra to start from Saturday with capping on number of pilgrims

Hindustan Times  

After the Uttarakhand high the court lifted its stay on Char Dham yatra, it will officially start from Saturday with a capping on the number of pilgrims that will be allowed daily to the four revered Himalayan shrines., officials said. Ravinath Raman, chief executive officer of Char Dham Devasthanam Management Board, said, the yatra will start on Saturday and the …

Covid surge: Uttarakhand govt may still hold Char Dham Yatra
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid surge: Uttarakhand govt may still hold Char Dham Yatra

Hindustan Times  

The Uttarakhand government, widely criticised for its mishandling of the Mahakumbh, resulting in a spike in Covid-19 cases, will hold a meeting on Thursday to decide the fate of the Char Dham yatra scheduled to start from May 14. There is also a possibility that the Union government, which allowed the Kumbh to go ahead, may be more proactive when …

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