The senior officers reviewed critical aspects, including security arrangements, traffic management, communication systems, and crowd control measures along the entire Yatra route.
As the doors of the Kedarnath Dham are set to open tomorrow, the security forces have been deployed for the security and management of the devotees, the officials said on Thursday.
Pawan Rana, a helicopter operator, said, "Online tickets are available on IRCTC, while offline tickets can be obtained through the District Magistrate or Sector Magistrate. We operate around 20 to 30 shuttles daily, serving over 150 pilgrims."
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday assured that the government is closely monitoring the situation to prevent any issues for pilgrims. He mentioned that a master plan is being developed to make the journey to Yamunotri Dham more accessible.
The Lord Kedarnath temple is being adorned with 13 quintals of flowers as the doors of Kedarnath Dham are set to open on Friday. Baba Kedarnath's idol will arrive at Kedarnath Dham on May 1. The doors of Baba Kedarnath will open for devotees on May 2 at 7 am.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reached the opening of the doors of Shri Yamunotri Dham. Pushkar Singh Dhami became the first Chief Minister to reach Yamunotri Dham on the occasion of opening the doors.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended warm greetings on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, wishing for prosperity, success, and happiness for all citizens.
Drums, dhols, and thousands of devotees accompanied the procession. The palanquin's departure heralds the formal reopening of the revered Gangotri temple.