Chardham Yatra

Approximately 39 pilgrims have lost their lives on route to the Chardham Yatra so far, according to Uttarakhand Director-General Health Dr Shailja Bhatt. She further stated that high blood pressure, heart attack and mountain sickness are the prime reasons behind the deaths. Reportedly, health check-ups are being done at various places of the travel for the pilgrims. She further stated that medically unfit pilgrims are being advised not to… read-more

Officials from Legal Services Authority instructed Chamoli, Rudraprayag, and Uttarkashi to monitor the Chardham Yatra and submit a weekly report to Nainital High Court. The authorities are instructed to monitor that Covid-19 norms are strictly being followed by the devotees and other actions taken by the government for the convenience of travelers. However, earlier Nainital HC imposed a ban on Chardham yatra and allowed only fully vaccinated… read-more