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Shift in Uttarakhand pilgrimage trend: Char Dham footfall declined 16%; other religious sites rise; Kainchi Dham sees 300% surge

19 June, 2025 by NM Desk

Dehradun: The spiritual map of Uttarakhand is undergoing a quiet transformation. While the Char Dham Yatra remains a cornerstone of religious tourism, other pilgrimage sites like Kainchi Dham, Kartikeya Swami Temple, and Jagannath Temple are witnessing a remarkable surge in footfall—reshaping the state’s pilgrimage economy and cultural narrative. According to Brijesh Sati, General secretary, Uttarakhand … Read more

Uttarakhand’s Char Dham priests meet PM Modi & Amit Shah; invite for portal opening

5 February, 2025 by NM Desk

Dehradun: In a significant meeting, the priests of Uttarakhand’s four revered Dhams—Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath—met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday. The priests extended a special invitation to the Prime Minister for the inauguration of the Dhams and expressed their gratitude for the government’s efforts in enhancing … Read more

Increase carrying capacity of Char Dham shrines for infra development; instructs CM

20 December, 2024 by NM Desk

Dehradun: Uttarakhand government will intensify its efforts to increase the carrying capacity of the four shrines- Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri- in view of the development of the infrastructure facilities there. The government has set a deadline as January 30, 2025, for the constitution of the Yatra Authority. Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, who held a … Read more

Uttarakhand govt to form UDTP to manage winter Char Dham yatra, pilgrimages & fairs

11 December, 2024 by NM Desk

Dehradun: While promoting the winter Char Dham Yatra, the state government has also intensified the process for the constitution of “Uttarakhand Dharmaswa and Tirthatan Parishad” (UDTP) for the better management of the Char Dham Yatra as well as other religious pilgrimages in the state. The state’s tourism department gave a presentation before the chief minister Pushkar … Read more

WWI in Dehradun begins Char Dham shrines’ carrying capacity assessment on NGT orders

3 December, 2024 by NM Desk

Dehradun: The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) has started assessing the carrying capacity of four shrines- Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, and Hemkund Sahib. The four shrines have been witnessing a growing number of pilgrims in the recent past. While Chardham Yatra- 2023 saw the arrival of around 56 lakh pilgrims in the four shrines, this year the … Read more

Tourism department takes steps to form Uttarakhand Yatra Development Authority for management of pilgrimages

21 November, 2024 by NM Desk

Dehradun: The Uttarakhand tourism department will soon initiate the process for the constitution of Uttarakhand Yatra Development Authority. The Authority will be tasked to ensure better management of the Char Dham Yatra which is a major source of livelihood for the people in the hills. With the fast improvement in the infra-structure on the Char Dham … Read more

Badrinath shrine generates 170 tons of garbage this year; earns Rs 8 lakhs from sales

18 November, 2024 by NM Desk

Chamoli: During this year’s Char Dham yatra, 170 tons of non-biodegradable waste were generated from Badrinath Dham and its surroundings. The Nagar Panchayat Badrinath managed to earn approximately 8 lakh rupees by selling 100 tons of this waste. Additionally, they earned 1.76 crore rupees from the eco-tourism fee. The Nagar Panchayat Badrinath is responsible for … Read more

Uttarakhand: Badrinath portals close for winter, marking end of Char Dham yatra 2024

18 November, 2024 by NM Desk

Chamoli: One among the four revered shrines, Badrinath’s portals were closed on Sunday at 9pm with all the rituals amid slogans of Jai Badri Vishal by the devotees present on this occasion. As per the press note of Badr-Kedar temple committee (BKTC) more than 10, 000 devotees were present at the portal closing ceremony. On … Read more

Badrinath to receive 24×7 power supply as Uttarakhand govt approves new substation

14 November, 2024 by NM Desk

Dehradun: Uttarakhand chief secretary Radha Raturi, who chaired the meeting of the Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) in the state secretariat on Thursday, approved the revised estimate of the construction work of 33/11 kV substation and HT/LT line in Badrinath Dham under Shri Badrinath Dham Master Plan project. Besides, the revised estimate of the construction work … Read more

Uttarakhand: Debris removal still a challenge one year after Silkyara tunnel collapse

13 November, 2024 by NM Desk

Uttarkashi: It’s been a year since the Silkyara tunnel collapse in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand made headlines nationally and internationally. However, construction pace couldn’t be accelerated due to debris accumulation inside the tunnel. Now, three drift tunnels are being built to remove the debris. On November 12 last year, 41 workers were trapped inside this … Read more

Silkyara Tunnel Collapse: A year on, reflecting on India’s boldest rescue operation

12 November, 2024 by NM Desk

Uttarkashi: A year ago, on the same day, on the occasion of Diwali, Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district had witnessed a massive under-construction collapse which entrapped 41 workers inside the tunnel. Last year, on November 12, a section of the Silkyara Bend–Barkot tunnel in Uttarakhand, collapsed, trapping 41 workers for 17 days. A 21-day-long humongous rescue operation … Read more

PM Modi’s nine requests are basis mantra of development of Uttarakhand, says CM Dhami

11 November, 2024 by NM Desk

Dehradun: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s nine requests, including five for the people of Uttarakhand and four for the pilgrims and the tourists visiting the hill state, will be the basis of the policies which the Uttarakhand government will formulate in future. Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has termed PM Modi’s nine requests as the basic mantra … Read more

Uttarakhand to launch first-time Heli-Services for Gangotri in 2025 yatra season

11 November, 2024 by NM Desk

Dehradun: The Heli-services will be available for the pilgrims who want to go to the Gangotri Dham. Currently, the Heli-service is neither available for Gangotri Dham nor Yamunotri Dham. Both the Dhams- Gangotri and Yamunotri- are in the state’s hill district Uttarkashi. Reports reaching from Gangotri said that a helipad is under construction about one-and-a-half kilometres … Read more

Kedarnath yatra 2024: Heli-services, mule operators saw good business this season

4 November, 2024 by NM Desk

Dehradun: Kedarnath Yatra proved to be special this time in many ways. Although the Yatra this year saw the arrival of less than three lakh pilgrims compared to the last year in the Kedar Dham, horse-mule operators and Heli companies did a good business. While the Yatra lasted for 205 days last year, it could continue … Read more

Over 41 lakh pilgrims undertook Char Dham Yatra due to PM Modi’s massive infra push

4 November, 2024 by NM Desk

Uttarakhand Char Dham yatra 2024 nearing end; Kedarnath portal closing process begins

The doors of Baba Kedarnath, one of the four Dhams, closed for the winter season on the occasion of Bhai Dooj, on Sunday. This year, since the shrine’s gates opened in May, 16,52,076 devotees reached Kedarnath Dham in the Kedarnath Yatra while over 1.26 lakh travellers have visited Baba Kedarnath through heli service. In the … Read more

Diwali celebrations light up Kedarnath-Badrinath shrines today with great enthusiasm

1 November, 2024 by NM Desk

Dehradun: In both the Char Dham shrines- Kedarnath and Badrinath, Diwali is being celebrated with great enthusiasm on Friday. The temples, located in both the Dhams, are decorated with flowers. Apart from earthen lamps, temples will be seen glowing lights in the evening. However, Uttarakhand celebrated Diwali on Thursday. “In Badrinath Dham, “Maha Lakshmi Pujan” … Read more

Badrinath shrine portals will be closed on November 17 at 9:07 pm, Kedarnath on 3 Nov

14 October, 2024 by NM Desk

Dehradun: This year, the doors of the Badrinath Dham, revered Char Dham shrine in Uttarakhand, will be closed for the winter season on Sunday, 17 November at 9:07 pm. On the occasion of Vijay Dashami on Saturday, Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) President Ajendra Ajay has announced the date for the portal closing ceremony. He also … Read more

Uttarakhand Char Dham yatra: Badrinath portal closing date to be decided on 12 October, day of Vijay Dashami

8 October, 2024 by NM Desk

Dehradun: As the Char Dham pilgrimage in Uttarakhand nears its end, the Badri-Kedar Temple Committee (BKTC) will set the date for the closing ceremony of the Badrinath shrine portals on Vijaya Dashami, October 12. In addition to the Badrinath temple, the dates for closing the portals of the second Kedar, Madhyamaheshwar, and the third Kedar, … Read more