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  DGCA approves resumption of helicopter services for Char Dham Yatra after Monsoon hiatus

  India | September 18, 2025 23:40 IST

  Following the minister’s instructions, the DGCA carried out a thorough inspection between September 13 and 16. This audit covered all helipads, helicopters, operator readiness and supporting infrastructure. After the review, permission was granted to UCADA and helicopter service providers to restart

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  Uttarakhand rain fury: Char Dham, Hemkund Sahib yatra postponed till September 5 amid rain alert

  India | September 01, 2025 15:44 IST

  As many as two persons were killed, several got seriously injured after a landslide hit the Munkatiya area in Rudraprayag. The accident took place at 7.34 am between Sonprayag and Gaurikund.

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  Chardham Yatra temporarily halted due to inclement weather: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami

  India | July 03, 2025 14:04 IST

  The chief minister said the Chardham yatra will be resumed according to the weather conditions on the route so as to ensure people's safety.

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  Char Dham Yatra temporarily suspended amid heavy rain, landslides in Uttarakhand

  India | June 29, 2025 9:55 IST

  Char Dham Yatra: The Char Dham Yatra is considered one of the most sacred pilgrimages in Hinduism, comprising visits to four revered sites: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath.

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  Faith on fast-forward: Pilgrims take ambulances to skip traffic enroute Kedarnath - Here's what happ

  India | June 17, 2025 14:41 IST

  In an unusual incident on the Kedarnath route, two ambulances were stopped by police after suspicions arose about their use. The vehicles, typically meant for emergencies, were found carrying pilgrims instead of patients, prompting authorities to take action.

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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 18:52 IST

  Devotees across India and abroad flocked to the revered Char Dham and Hemkund Sahib with great enthusiasm and devotion.

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  Char Dham Yatra: Helicopter service running smoothly, was closed for some time due to bad weather

  India | May 10, 2025 14:31 IST

  Earlier on May 8, a helicopter on way to the Gangotri temple crashed near Gangnani in Uttarkashi district on Thursday, killing six persons, including the pilot.

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  Badrinath Dham doors open for devotees with melodious tunes of Indian Army band | Watch

  India | May 04, 2025 7:47 IST

  Char Dham Yatra 2025: The doors of Badrinath Dham have been opened for devotees, marked by a ceremonial showering of flowers on the temple. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the Badrinath temple holds deep spiritual significance for pilgrims.

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  Kedarnath Dham welcomes over 30,000 devotees on first day of yatra

  India | May 03, 2025 7:25 IST

  Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the opening ceremony of the Dham portal and personally distributed prasad to devotees at the Mukhya Sevak Bhandara.

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  Uttarakhand weather: IMD predicts heavy rains in state, snowfall likely on Char Dham Yatra route

  India | May 02, 2025 13:26 IST

  The IMD has advised residents and pilgrims to remain vigilant and take all necessary precautions, especially those travelling along hilly routes on the Char Dham Yatra which began today with the reopening of Kedarnath Temple portals.

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  Char Dham Yatra Set To Begin From April 30, CM Dhami Informs ‘All Preparations Done’

  News | April 30, 2025 8:35 IST

  The Char Dham Yatra begins tomorrow, April 30. Yamunotri and Gangotri will open their portals, followed by Kedarnath on May 2 and Badrinath on May 4. Devotees are warmly welcomed.

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  Char Dham Yatra begins from April 30: How to reach, where to stay, budget and more

  Travel | April 29, 2025 17:04 IST

  The Char Dham Yatra is going to start from April 30. At the same time, offline registration has also started. Now, let us know how to reach Char Dham, where to stay and how much the entire yatra will cost.

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  Char Dham Yatra 2025: Offline registration begins in Haridwar | Check details

  India | April 28, 2025 10:18 IST

  Offline registration for the Char Dham Yatra 2025 has begun in Haridwar with 20 counters set up for pilgrims. The Yatra, starting on April 30, will open the doors to Gangotri and Yamunotri.

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  Chardham Yatra: Know why the sacred yatra always begins from Yamunotri

  Lifestyle | April 25, 2025 19:17 IST

  The Chardham includes four temples; Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. It is a popular belief that people going for the Chardham pilgrimage should begin their journey with the Yamunotri Dham. Read on to know the reasons that support this popular belief.

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  Char Dham Yatra Scams Soar: Online Frauds in Helicopter & Hotel Reservations - Explained

  Originals | April 20, 2025 18:52 IST

  The 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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  MHA issues alert on online booking frauds targeting pilgrims, tourists; lists out dos and don’ts

  India | April 19, 2025 14:35 IST

  In the wake of rising cyber crimes and the commencement of the Chadham Yatram, the Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday issued an advisory to alert people about rising online booking frauds and steps to be taken to avoid such scams. Read on to know the dos and dont's listed out by the government.

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  Kedarnath Dham yatra to begin on May 2, Badrinath Temple to open doors on May 4: Official dates here

  India | April 19, 2025 7:16 IST

  Char 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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  Char Dham Yatra 2025: Dev Doli of Kedarnath Dham to be carried out soon, know its importance

  Lifestyle | April 17, 2025 16:16 IST

  Kedarnath Dham is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. This year the doors of Kedarnath temple will open on May 2, 2025. Let us tell you that the journey of Char Dham lasts for 6 months, after which the doors of all the temples are closed.

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  Char Dham Yatra 2025: Uttarakhand govt issues health advisory for pilgrims | Check details here

  India | March 28, 2025 14:09 IST

  The state government has also prepared a list of do's and don'ts and other related material to promote health safety during the Yatra. This material has been shared in all the states, so that pilgrims are safe during the journey.

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  Char Dham Yatra 2025: YouTubers, reel creators to face entry ban at Kedarnath-Badrinath this year

  India | March 27, 2025 13:09 IST

  Char Dham Yatra 2025: The Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board has introduced Aadhaar-based authentication and eKYC (electronic know your customer) for pilgrims to register for the Char Dham Yatra. The Aadhaar-based eKYC has been launched to streamline the registration process.