Kedarnath Dham To Open On April 25

Devotees can reach Kedarnath Dham by helicopter as well...

 On Wednesday, 05 April 2023, officials announced that the Kedarnath Dham will be opened for all devotees on 25 April.

"Along with walking paths, devotees will also get the facilities to reach Kedarnath Dham by helicopter from now onwards,'" the officials said.

According to the state tourism Department, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation has given authority for online booking for the convenience of the pilgrims traveling to Kedarnath Dham by helicopter.

For the upcoming Chardham Yatra, a total of 6.34 lakh devotees have registered their names for the yatra, Uttarakhand Tourism Development Council said in the month of March.

"Till now, more than 6.34 lakh devotees have registered for the Char Dham Yatra.

Of these, 2.41 lakh registrations have been done for Kedarnath Dham and 2.01 lakh for Badrinath Dham, 95,107 for Yamanotri and 96,449 for Gangotri Dham", Uttarakhand Tourism Development Council had said.

Chief Minister Mr. Dhami said, "Health ATMs will be fixed for health screening during the Yatra.

With this facility, the devotees will get conveniences on the route now.

This is a positive step to strengthen the medical facilities on the Char Dham Yatra route for the devotees."

On March 11, the Rudraprayag district administration started preparations for the Chardham Yatra which is set to begin on April 22, 2023.

The Chardham Yatra is among the most popular Hindu pilgrimages In Uttarakhand in India.