Char Dham Yatra: News
Hundreds of Maharashtra pilgrims stranded in Uttarakhand after cloudburst
Hundreds of pilgrims from Maharashtra are currently stranded in Uttarakhand after a cloudburst hit the Char Dham Yatra on June 28, 2025.
2 pilgrims killed after boulders roll down Kedarnath Yatra route
Two pilgrims were killed after boulders rolled down a hillside during a landslide along the Kedarnath Yatra trek route in Rudraprayag district in Uttarakhand on Wednesday.
Char Dham yatra begins with Gangotri, Yamunotri temple gate openings
The Char Dham Yatra, one of the most important pilgrimages in Hinduism, has begun with the opening of the Gangotri and Yamunotri temples in Uttarkashi.
Char Dham Yatra begins soon: Everything you need to know
The much-awaited Char Dham Yatra, a highly revered pilgrimage tour for Hindu devotees, is scheduled to begin on April 30, 2025.
Video: Helicopter carrying 6 pilgrims makes emergency landing near Kedarnath
A helicopter carrying six pilgrims and a pilot had to make an unexpected landing due to a technical issue near Kedarnath's helipad early Friday morning.
New restrictions on Char Dham pilgrims amid rush, 11 deaths
The number of pilgrims participating in the Char Dham Yatra nearly doubled this year, with over 1,55,000 pilgrims journeying to Kedarnath, over 70,000 to Yamunotri, and over 63,000 to Gangotri.
Uttarkashi tunnel rescue operation: Plan B on after machine failure
The rescue mission to save 40 workers stuck in a collapsed tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi has encountered a roadblock as the plan to drill through debris with a 35 horsepower (hp) auger machine proved unsuccessful.
Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: After 70+ hours, 40 laborers still trapped
The rescue mission to save 40 workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi was hampered on Tuesday night as a landslide injured two rescue workers and obstructed drilling efforts.
Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Rescue operation to take 24 hours
Rescue teams are working on evacuating 40 laborers trapped inside an under-construction tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district as rescue efforts entered the third day on Tuesday.
Portals of Kedarnath Dham open to devotees today
The holy doors of Kedarnath Dham which is dedicated to Lord Shiva have been opened for devotees today at 6:30 am with a special puja.
Karnataka: Man throws birthday party for dog with 4,000 guests
A man from Karnataka is being praised online for his selfless love for his dog, Krish.
10,000 people stuck as Rishikesh-Yamunotri Highway safety wall collapses
Around 10,000 people are reportedly stuck at different places on the Rishikesh-Yamunotri Highway in Uttarakhand after a portion of the security wall of the highway leading to the Yamunotri temple collapsed on Friday.
Char Dham Yatra: Health screening amid pilgrim deaths; details here
Following the death of 39 pilgrims since the Char Dham Yatra commenced on May 3, the Uttarakhand government has started health screening of devotees at specific points on travel routes as well as at the entry and registration sites.
Uttarakhand: Kedarnath Temple opens with daily limit on pilgrims
After a gap of over two years—courtesy of the COVID-19 pandemic—the doors (kapat) of the holy temple of Kedarnath Dham in Uttarakhand finally opened for devotees on Friday.
Char Dham Yatra 2022: COVID-19 testing, opening dates and more
Popularly known as the Land of Gods, Uttarakhand houses several ancient temples and sacred pilgrimages which attract millions of spiritual seekers from across the world.
Supreme Court allows widening of Char Dham roads citing security
The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the central government to go ahead with the Char Dham Highway project.
Why are Uttarakhand priests protesting against Modi's Kedarnath visit?
Priests in Uttarakhand have threatened to stage a protest if they cannot meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his upcoming visit to Kedarnath.
After 3 months, Uttarakhand HC allows Char Dham Yatra resumption
The Uttarakhand High Court on Thursday lifted its stay on the Char Dham Yatra with some restrictions.
No live-streaming of ceremonies from Himalayan temples: Devasthanam Board
The Chardham Devasthanam Board on Friday decided not to permit live-streaming of ceremonies from the Sancta Sanctorum of Uttarakhand's famous Himalayan temples in reverence to the religious beliefs associated with them, officials said.
3 reasons why Uttarakhand HC stayed the Char Dham Yatra
The Uttarakhand High Court on Monday stayed the state government's decision to allow the Char Dham Yatra from July 1.
Portals of Kedarnath open; first puja held on PM's behalf
The portals of Kedarnath opened on Monday after a six-month winter break with the first puja being held by priests on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, officials said.
Uttarakhand suspends Char Dham Yatra; only priests to perform rituals
The Uttarakhand government has suspended the Char Dham Yatra in light of the COVID-19 situation, Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat announced on Thursday.
Surging COVID-19 cases cast a shadow over Char Dham Yatra
The rising number of coronavirus cases in Uttarakhand has begun to cast its shadow on the forthcoming Char Dham Yatra with no buses booked yet by devotees to travel to the famed Himalayan temples.
Fresh small batch of 663 pilgrims leaves for Amarnath
A fresh batch of 663 pilgrims today left for the cave shrine of Amarnath in south-Kashmir Himalayas.
Mobile app to warn of extreme weather events in Mumbai
The Union Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) launched a mobile application to provide information on extreme weather events in Mumbai.
Amarnath Yatra: Fresh batch of 782 pilgrims begin their journey
A fresh batch of 782 pilgrims today left for the cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said.
Amarnath-Yatra: Fresh batch of over 1,200 pilgrims begin their journey
A fresh batch of over 1,200 pilgrims, including 300 women and 100 sadhus, left the base camp in Jammu for the cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir today.
Amarnath Yatra: Another fresh batch of pilgrims begins journey
A fresh batch of 2,617 pilgrims today left the base camp in Jammu to undertake the annual yatra to the Amarnath shrine in South Kashmir Himalayas.
Amarnath-Yatra: Fresh batch of over 3,000 pilgrims leaves from Jammu
A fresh batch of over 3,000 pilgrims today left Jammu for the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas.
Amarnath Yatra: 10th batch of 5,144 pilgrims leaves from Jammu
The 10th batch of 5,144 pilgrims left Jammu for the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas.
Amarnath Yatra suspended for a day on Wani's death anniversary
On the occasion of Burhan Wani's death anniversary, authorities have suspended the Amarnath Yatra today.
Kailash-Mansarovar: Last-batch of stranded Indian-pilgrims airlifted to safety from Nepal
All the 1,430 stranded Indian pilgrims who were stranded while returning from the Kailash Mansarovar in Tibet have been airlifted to safety with the evacuation of the last batch of 160 people from Nepal's mountainous regions today.
China may consider alternative routes for Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra
The Chinese Embassy in New Delhi has conveyed its willingness to discuss the possibility of facilitating the Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra (KMY) through alternative routes.
Amarnath Yatra gets suspended due to heavy rains
The Amarnath yatra which started on Thursday had to be suspended today as heavy rains lashed the region.
Amarnath Yatra goes hi-tech- drones, choppers for the first time
The Amarnath Yatra is going hi-tech. For the first time ever, there will be drones and helicopters for aerial surveillance along the route.
Landslide in Uttarakhand leaves several tourists stranded
About 11,000 'Char Dham' pilgrims on their way to Uttarakhand's Badrinath temple have been stranded as a massive landslide blocked a key road in Chamoli. No casualty has been reported.
PM Modi lays foundation stone of Char Dham project
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the Char Dham highway development project in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.