To ensure a safer and more convenient Char Dham Yatra, the Government of Uttarakhand, has implemented comprehensive measures including traffic and transport enhancements, sanitation and health measures and management of frequent landslides in the region.
After an unprecedented number of devotees turned up at the Badrinath and Kedarnath Dhams, the Uttarakhand government has deployed Yatra Magistrates at these revered sites for crowd management.
The Uttar Pradesh government has said that devotees from Uttar Pradesh intending to go on the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand should proceed on pilgrimage only after registration
As per the order, the maximum number of horses and mules going from Janki Chatti to Yamunotri and vice versa has been determined to be 800, while the time for the movement of horses and mules has been determined to be 4 am to 5 pm.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday held a review meeting on Monday at the Secretariat to discuss the arrangements for drinking water and electricity supply for Char Dham Yatra-2024.
Since the sacred doors of Kedarnath Dham, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, opened to devotees on May 10, more than 1.83667 lakh pilgrims from across India and abroad have visited the revered site. The influx of visitors has led to significant traffic congestion on the Yatra route.
In four days, 102499 devotees have set a new record by reaching Kedarpuri. All three Dhams including Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri have been bustling.
Uttarakhand DGP Abhinav Kumar on Tuesday held a meeting with police officials through video conference regarding the arrangements for the Chardham Yatra. He said that he considered it his and the entire police department's responsibility to ensure that the journey of passengers is completed
Emphasising the government's commitment to ensuring a hassle-free pilgrimage, CM Dhami stated on Sunday, "Our effort is that no one faces any problem in the journey, the journey should be done in an orderly manner."
Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee President Ajendra Ajay said, "Today at 6 am, the doors of Shri Badrinath Dham have been opened for devotees. Our first Abhishek Puja has been done in the name of Prime Minister Modi. Crowds of devotees are seen on the temple premises. There was some