Kedarnath Yatra
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Kedarnath Yatra resumes after weather improves; pilgrims allowed to continue journey
India | May 31, 2026, 04:44 PM ISTThe Kedarnath Yatra resumed on Sunday after rainfall eased and weather conditions improved. Pilgrims who had been stopped at safe locations following an orange alert have now been allowed to proceed.
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OPINION | Ban on entry of all non-Hindus to Char Dham: Not justified
India | Jan 27, 2026, 04:35 PM ISTHemant Dwivedi, president of Badrinath-Kedarnath Mandir Samiti says, there are sacred shrines in all faiths where only believers in those religions are allowed entry. He cited the examples of Mecca and Medina, the holy pilgrimage centres of Muslims, and Vatican City, sacred spot for Roman Catholics.
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Kedarnath Yatra: Adani to build Rs 4,081 cr ropeway project, travel time to cut from 9-hr to 36 mins
India | Sep 16, 2025, 07:31 AM ISTAdani Enterprises has received the LoA to develop a Rs 4,081 crore ropeway between Sonprayag and Kedarnath. The 12.9 km project will cut travel time from 9 hours to just 36 minutes, benefiting lakhs of pilgrims annually. The ropeway is also expected to boost tourism and employment in Uttarakhand.
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Kedarnath Yatra disrupted after landslide in Sonprayag; SDRF rescues 100 pilgrims | Video
India | Jul 26, 2025, 12:17 PM ISTLabourers from the Public Works Department (PWD) are working on creating an alternative route to restore movement for the affected pilgrims. The SDRF continues to remain on high alert and is actively engaged in monitoring and relief efforts in the area.
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Kedarnath Yatra suspended as IMD issues heavy rain alert for Rudraprayag, Chamoli districts
India | Jul 07, 2025, 12:03 PM ISTLast week, the pilgrimage to Kedarnath was also suspended temporarily following a landslide triggered by rains at Munkatiya near Sonprayag en route to the Himalayan temple.
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Helicopter services to Kedarnath Dham to resume from today after deadly crash
India | Jun 17, 2025, 12:00 AM ISTKedarnath Dham is nestled in the Himalayan ranges of Rudraprayag district in Uttarakhand. It holds profound religious significance in Hinduism. It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva and is revered as a place where the Shivling is self-manifested (Swayambhu).
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Kedarnath: One dead as landslide hits trek route, 'yatra' suspended from Sonprayag
India | Jun 15, 2025, 09:38 PM ISTKedarnath: Rudraprayag Police have urged all pilgrims heading toward Kedarnath Dham to stay put at nearby hotels or safe shelters until the trekking route is deemed safe. Meanwhile, police teams are escorting stranded devotees down from landslide-hit area near Jangalchatti to ensure their safety.
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Kedarnath helicopter services: Daily flight count, operating companies, and accidents this year
India | Jun 15, 2025, 03:03 PM ISTHelicopter services to Kedarnath have become increasingly popular among pilgrims, especially senior citizens and those unable to complete the trek. Currently, eight companies operate flights from Guptkashi, Phata, and Sersi using nine helipads. Together, they conduct an average of 215 flights daily.
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Char Dham Yatra draws over 1.6 million pilgrims, Kedarnath witnesses of over 6.5 lakh devotees
India | May 31, 2025, 06:52 PM ISTDevotees across India and abroad flocked to the revered Char Dham and Hemkund Sahib with great enthusiasm and devotion.
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Kedarnath Dham doors will open on May 2, know about new token service and Doli Yatra
Travel | May 01, 2025, 02:18 PM ISTThe Panchmukhi idol of Baba Kedarnath left for Kedarnath from Ukhimath on April 28, and the doors of Kedarnath Dham will open on May 2 after the idol reaches there.
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Char Dham Yatra Scams Soar: Online Frauds in Helicopter & Hotel Reservations - Explained
Originals | Apr 20, 2025, 06:52 PM ISTThe Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has warned pilgrims about rising cyber fraud in Char Dham Yatra bookings, urging caution against fake websites and online scams. Watch the video to know more.
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Kedarnath Dham yatra to begin on May 2, Badrinath Temple to open doors on May 4: Official dates here
India | Apr 19, 2025, 07:16 AM ISTChar Dham Yatra 2025: The dates for the pilgrimage encompassing four sacred shrines, Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath have been announced. Check here.
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Kedarnath opening date 2025: Here's when the portals of the temple open, know date, timing
Lifestyle | Mar 01, 2025, 03:15 PM ISTVijay Prasad Thapliyal, the CEO of the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee announced the opening of the portals of the Kedarnath Temple. The Char Dham Yatra is set to begin on April 30. Check here the Kedarnath temple opening date and time.
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Chardham Yatra 2024: 'Avoid VVIP darshan for 15 days', writes Uttarakhand govt to Chief Secretaries
India | May 02, 2024, 06:54 AM ISTChardham Yatra 2024: The National Disaster Management Authority conducted a tabletop exercise at the Secretariat auditorium in Dehradun on April 30 to review the ongoing preparations for the Yatra.
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Uttarakhand: Kedarnath Yatra stopped at Sonprayag amid heavy rainfall
India | Jul 12, 2023, 08:34 AM ISTUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated on Tuesday that the state administration is on full alert in light of the heavy rainfall alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in the region.
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Char Dham Yatra update 2023: Fresh snowfall hits Kedarnath | READ new advisory for pilgrims
India | May 14, 2023, 09:56 PM ISTKedarnath Yatra update: Superintendent of Police (Rudraprayag) Vishakha Ashok Bhadane released a clip from Kedarnath that showed snow falling over the Himalayan temple.
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Kedarnath Yatra update: Registration of pilgrims stopped till May 8 | FULL DETAILS
India | May 05, 2023, 12:23 PM ISTKedarnath Yatra update: According to the records of the tourism department, 1.26 lakh pilgrims have already registered for the yatra on May 10 (Wednesday).
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Uttarakhand: Part of glacier breaks away obstructing Kedarnath trek route; 4 Nepali porters rescued
India | May 03, 2023, 10:34 PM ISTKedarnath trek route: Speaking to the media, SDRF head constable Santosh Rawat said that four Nepali porters were rescued unhurt by the State Disaster Response Force personnel.
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Char Dham 2023: Kedarnath Yatra halted for today amid incessant snowfall, orange alert | DETAILS
India | May 05, 2023, 12:35 PM ISTKedarnath Yatra update: The registrations are being done only for Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri Dham at the passenger registration centre located in Rishikesh, the District Magistrate Mayur Dixit said.
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Kedarnath Yatra 2023 to commence on April 25 for devotees, govt introduces new GUIDELINES
India | Apr 19, 2023, 09:40 AM ISTKedarnath Yatra 2023: The pilgrims will get better medical care this time with the deployment of 22 doctors and an equal number of pharmacists along the yatra route.