Uttarkashi Police issues Char Dham Yatra traffic advisory: 7 important regulations to know

Given the current rush to the Char Dham temples in Uttarakhand, the Uttarkashi Police has issued a Char Dham Yatra traffic advisory. The yatra started on May 10, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Akshay Tritiya. The routes leading to the temples were packed with thousands of devotees thronging to the Kedarnath shrine.

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Those planning the yatra must be aware of all the special traffic rules. Here are the designated routes:

1) Devotees travelling from Rishikesh to Gangotri Dham will follow this route:
Narendranagar, Chamba, Dharasu Band, Uttarkashi, Gangori, Bhatwadi, Harsil, Gangotri.
2) Those headed to Yamunotri as part of the Chardham Yatra from Rishikesh need to take the route via Narendranagar, Chamba, Dharasu Band to Jankichatti through Brahmakhal and Radi Top, eventually reaching Dobata.


3) Pilgrims visiting Yamunotri Dham from Dehradun will have to travel through Dehradun, Damta, Naugaon, Barkot, Dobata, and Jankichatti.

4) For pilgrims journeying from Yamunotri Dham to Gangotri, the route will be Jankichatti, Dobata, Radi Top, Brahmakhal, Dharasu Band, Uttarkashi, Gangori, Bhatwadi, Harsil, and Gangotri.

5) Vehicles bound from Gangotri to Kedarnath and Badrinath Dham will have to take the following routes: Harshil, Bhatwadi, Gangori, Tekhala, Mando, Manpur, Chowringhee, Lambgaon, Srinagar.

6) Vehicles coming from Gangotri to Rishikesh need to avoid the Harshil, Bhatwadi, Gangotri, and Tekhala bridges. They must take the Mando, Joshiada, Manera, Badethi, Matali, and Dharasu routes.

7) Also heavy goods trucks will be prohibited in urban areas from 9 AM to 9 PM.

About Char Dham Yatra 2024

The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand is a sacred pilgrimage that comprises four revered Hindu shrines: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. Set amidst the beautiful and the mighty Himalayas, each temple holds profound religious significance and attracts millions of devotees annually.

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The yatra, which typically begins in late April or early May and continues until the onset of winter, is believed to cleanse the soul of sins and bestow blessings upon pilgrims. Uttarakhand's rugged terrain only adds to the spiritual journey's beauty, offering devotees, travellers and curious visitors an opportunity for introspection and connection with nature, religion and god amidst the majestic peaks and pretty landscapes.