Offline registration for Chardham Yatra has started from Monday. On the first day, 10419 pilgrims registered in Haridwar, Rishikesh, Herbertpur, Vikasnagar. The registration figure has crossed 22 lakhs including online and offline.

On the first day, 741 passengers left Rishikesh for Chardham in 19 rotation buses. Most of the passengers were from Madhya Pradesh. Garhwal Commissioner and DM also reached the transit camp and inspected the travel arrangements. Check Char Dham Tours.

The Chief Minister announced that a new multi-storey parking facility in Rishikesh, accommodating over 1,000 vehicles, will significantly alleviate traffic and parking issues. This will help manage traffic congestion during the Chardham Yatra. Additionally, consolidating various departmental offices under one roof will provide greater convenience to the public. Check Rafting in Rishikesh.

The 14.57-km tunnel no. 8 between Devprayag and Janasu, part of the 125-km Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Rail Link Project, marked a milestone with its breakthrough on Wednesday. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw witnessed the breakthrough of India’s longest rail tunnel at Janasu in Uttarakhand on Wednesday.

Trip cards will be made for commercial vehicles from outside states coming for the Char Dham Yatra. This will be valid only for 10 days in which a vehicle will be able to visit only one Dham. Know more about Char Dham Vehicle Registrations and Trip and Green Card.

The project aims to bridge infrastructure gaps, enhance the overall tourist experience, and stimulate economic growth by centralizing rafting operations and upgrading facilities. Currently, a systematic booking system for rafting adventures is lacking at popular starting points like Brahmapuri, Shivpuri, and Kaudiyala, as well as at ending points such as Neem Beach, Laxman Jhula, and Janki Jhula. The initiative seeks to address these shortcomings and streamline operations. Check Rafting in Rishikesh

Foreign tourists joined in the festival of Diwali at Parmarth Niketan, a spiritual organisation in Rishikesh. The tourists enthusiastically participated in the traditional aarti ceremony and lit diyas.

Devprayag Police has taken a big decision to stop the increasing vehicle accidents at night on Rishikesh-Badrinath Highway. It has been decided to ban the movement of vehicles at night on Devprayag Rishikesh Highway from November 1. Only emergency services will be free from this ban.

There will be a ban on the movement of vehicles between Devprayag and Rishikesh from 10 pm to 5 am. If people are planning to travel at night, they should stop at Rishikesh, Srinagar, Devprayag, otherwise they may have to face trouble. This step has been taken for the safety of local people and travelers.

A huge crowd of tourists is flocking to Rishikesh to celebrate Deepawali. Bookings in Rishikesh hotels and camps are full. There is also a lot of demand for camping in Rishikesh. The major hotels of the area are full. The remaining hotels are also booked up to 80 to 90 percent.

Stone Wood Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of its newest property in Rishikesh, located 8.7 kilometers from Rishikesh Railway Station and 23 kilometers from Jolly Grant Airport, Stone Wood Rishikesh is ideally placed for visitors to explore Rishikesh and the nearby town of Haridwar.

The property features 37 spacious and well-appointed rooms, each designed to provide comfort and relaxation with private balconies, high-speed Wi-Fi, LED TVs, tea/coffee makers, and more.

River rafting in Rishikesh has started after about two and a half months, from 23 September and tourists have also started coming in large numbers.