Uttarakhand Travel News 2023
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Latest Uttarakhand Travel News
Price hiked for Forest Rest Houses, Day Visit Charges in Corbett and Rajaji Tiger Reserve
The rates at many forest rest houses in areas like Corbett Reserve's Pakhro range have shot up to Rs 2000 per day from Rs 750 earlier. Day visit charges have risen from Rs 100 earlier to Rs 500 now for Indians and from Rs 900 to Rs 1,500 for foreigners. In Rajaji Tiger Reserve the entry fee has doubled from Rs 150 to Rs 300 for Indians, and from Rs 600 to Rs 1,200 for foreigners. Carrying professional cameras and angling, too, has got costlier.
Date: 23 Sep 2023
Rafting Charges may increase this year in Rishikesh
Rafting season has commenced on Saturday in Rishikesh. Officials of Rafting Association thinking of increasing rafting charges by 20%-30%, as the rafting prices were not increased in last 5 years. Check more details about Rafting in Rishikesh.
Date: 20 Sep 2023
No fee for Indians Mountaineers for Uttarakhand peaks
To promote adventure tousrism in Uttarakhand, the state has decided to waive off fees-ranging from Rs 3,000 to Rs 6,000 for Indian mountaineers. Foreigners, though, will continue to pay Rs 20,000 to Rs 40,000. The fee charged earlier from them went to the forest department and the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF).
Uttarakhand attracts hundreds of adventure sports lovers each year both from the country and abroad who try to summit some of the most popular and difficult peaks, like Nanda Devi, Panchachuli III, Trishul III, Mukut Parbat, Bhagirathi III and Gangotri III. Satopanth, Shivling, Srikantha, Vasuki Parbat, Kamet, Hathi Parbat, Dunagiri and Chaukambha IV (route 1 and 11) are also preferred by many.
From now on, the tourism department will pay the fee charged by the IMF, whereas the forest department has agreed to waive off its share of the fee. Despite the relaxation in fee, Indian mountaineers would be required to submit an application and get an approval from the tourism department.
Date: 15 Sep 2023
KMVN announces its Adi Kailash Tour Programme
Every year KMVN orgnises the Adi Kailash and Om Parvat tour package from Kathgodam (7 nights) and from Dharchula (4 Nights). You can check the complete details of KMVN Adi Kailash PackagesDate: 2 May 2023
IRCTC for Kedarnath Helicopter Booking
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has been hired by the Uttarakhand government to help people buy tickets for the Kedarnath helicopter service. On Wednesday, the Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA) and IRCTC signed a memorandum of understanding in this regard. The trial run would be finished by March 31, and the state government is confident that bookings for chopper flights will begin on April 1.
Date: 25 March 2023
Rishikesh Rafting Update: River rafting will remain closed in River Ganga on this Holi.
This is happening for the first time in history since the inception of Rafting Adventure Sports in Rishikesh, that River Rafting in Rishikesh will be closed on the occasion of Holi Festival. This decision has been taken after a consensus was reached between the rafting operators and the police administration.
Date: 25 Feb 2023
Char Dham Registration will start from 20 Feb
Check details of how to register for Char Dham yatra 2023. Pilgrims can also register on the mobile app of the state tourism department.
Date: 8 Feb 2023
Char Dham yatra 2022 Stats
In 2022 around a record 46 lakh pilgrims reached Char Dham shrines. Chances are there that this year it may cross 50 lakh pilgrims.
Date: 8 Feb 2023
Helicopter Crash in Kedarnath - 7 fearing dead - Flights halted temporarily till the rescue operation
Helicopter crashed at Garudchatti while going to phata from Kedarnath. 7 people died including the pilot. DGCA orders probe into Uttarakhand chopper tragedy.
Date: 18 Oct 2022
Char Dham Temples Closing Dates Announced
On the occasion of Dussehra the closing date of Char Dham Temples and Panch Kedar Temples has been announced. Gangotri Temple will close on 26 Oct, Yamunotri Temple on 27 Oct, Kedarnath on 27 Oct and Badrinath on 19 November 2022.
Out of five Panch Kedar Temples, Madmaheshwar will be closed on 18 November while Tungnath Temple of Chopta region will close on 7 Nov 2022.
Date: 5 Oct 2022
Rafting in Rishikesh will start in mid September
Inspection was done along the various rafting points in Rishikesh. Rafting will start soon in Rishikesh, with more than 4000 online bookings already done for the upcoming season.
Date: 9 Sep 2022
Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib trekking routes are now open for tourist and pilgrims.
The trekking route was closed as one bridge was collapsed due to heavy rains. but now the bridge is restored and both Valley of Flowers Trek and Hemkund Sahib are opened.
Date: 23 July 2022
Around 46 roads in Uttarakhand are closed!
Date: 30 June 2022
Rafting in Rishikesh will be closed from June 2022 for monsoons
River Rafting in Rishikesh will be closed from 30 June 2022 due to monsoons. You can book rafting activity from October 2022.
Date: 25 June 2022
Time Changed for Night Drive in Hilly Areas of Uttarakhand
Earlier driving on mountain roads after 8 pm was restricted in view of safety, but it has now been extended till 10 pm. In view of the convenience of travellers, vehicles will be able to operate in hills from 4 am to 10 pm.
Date: 9 May 2022
Uttarakhand Govt limits Number Of Pilgrims for Char Dham Temples Visit
The Uttarakhand government has capped the daily limit on the number of pilgrims, ahead of the Char Dham Yatra which will start from 3 May 2022.
Daily Limit is as following for next 45 Day, till 15 June.
Badrinath: 15,000
Kedarnath: 12,000
Gangotri: 7,000
Yamunotri: 4,000
Date: 1 May 2022
Char Dham Yatra Covid Guidelines Update
Pilgrims are not required to carry a negative Covid-19 test report or a Covid-19 vaccination certificate this year. It is not compulsory for passengers and devotees arriving from the state borders to undergo Covid-19 testing, and present a Covid-19 vaccination certificate.
However, all travellers and devotees must register on the portal operated by the Tourism Department for Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand. Check out Char Dham Registration Guide.
Date: May 2022
Narendra Modi may visit Kedarnath Dham
Prime Minister Narendra Modi may visit Kedarnath after it reopens for devotees. Exact date of PM's visit is be finalised.
Tungnath Temple will Open on 6 May 2022
The third Kedar Temple of Panch Kedar which located in Chopta region, will open on 6 May. The doli yatra will start from Makkumath on 3 May 2022.
Madmaheshwar Temple will Open on 19 May 2022
The second Kedar Temple Madmaheshwar of Panch Kedar will open on 19 May.
Uttarakhand Travel Update: No Travel Restrictions in Uttarakhand
The Uttarakhand government has lifted night curfew after over one-and-a-half months and allowed various other economic activities to resume fully. Hotels, restaurants and dhabas can also open for dining with their full capacity
Uttarakhand Update: Night Curfew Lifted, No Covid Travel Restrictions
The Uttarakhand government has lifted night curfew after over one-and-a-half months and allowed various other economic activities to resume fully. Hotels, restaurants and dhabas can also open for dining with their full capacity
Date: 16 Feb 2022
Fresh Snowfall in Chakrata and Chopta
Tourist can enjoy fresh snowfall and snow trek in Chopta and Chakrata. The hills around both Chopta and Chakrata are covered with snow.
Check Chopta Hotels : Chopta Tours : Chakrata Hotels : Chakrata tours
6 Jan 2022
Covid Preventative Behaviour and Social Distancing in Public Places
With increase in Omicron strict Covid Guidelines and behaviour will be required in all public places, tourist places, markets, bus stands, railway stations, shopping malls and other crowded places. People should wear mask, keep social distancing and use sanitizers wherever required.
6 Jan 2022
RT-PCR COVID-19 test mandatory for people coming from other states due to Omicron Virus
The Uttarakhand government has announced that people travelling from other states will have to undergo a mandatory COVID-19 test, amid concerns about the new Covid variant Omicron.
The Chief Medical Officers (CMO) of all the districts have been instructed to conduct RT-PCR COVID-19 testing for all passengers coming from outside the State at all border entry points. All districts instructed that if any passenger coming from outside the state shows symptoms of COVID, then he/she should be tested, and later put under 14-day quarantine if tested positive.
30 Nov 2021
Latest Update - Tourist Entry is restricted due to New Covid Cases FRI
11 COVID-19 cases were detected at Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy located in FRI Dehradun campus. Due to which the entry of tourist has been put on hold, till next order.
28 Nov 2021
Weather Alert - Heavy Snowfall and Rain is predicted on first week of Dec in higher regions of Uttarakhand
Heavy snowfall is likely to occur at high altitude places in Chamoli, Pithoragarh and Bageshwar districts of Uttarakhand on December 2, as per regional meteorological centre. The foothills regions are likely to receive light-to-moderate rainfall on December 2 and 3.
28 Nov 2021
Journey of adventure will start in Rajaji from today
Tourists will be able to enjoy jungle safari from today in Rajaji Tiger Reserve and Park. Along with the famous Chilla range among tourists, the gates of all 9 ranges and one unit of the park will be opened on Monday.
15 November 2021
Corbett Tiger Reserve’s Bijrani zone opens for jungle safari, night stay
Bijrani zone opens on October 15 and remains open till June while Dhikala remains open from November 15 to June 15. Both have night stay facilities also.
11 November 2021
Uttarakhand Weather Update
Snowfall is there in all the higher mountain peaks of Uttarakhand included Kedarnath and Badrinath. The temperature dropped drastically in entire Uttarakhand. Carry enough woollen clothes if you are travelling to Uttarakhand.
18 Oct 2021
Char Dham Yatra halted due to Heavy Rains Red Alert for 17 and 18 Oct
Due to heavy rains in Uttarakhand districts, The char dham yatra has been halted and tourists are being stopped to go further from different check points. The yatra shall remain closed till 18 Oct, after that it will be resumed if weather forecast seems to improve.
17 Oct 2021
Uttarakhand Tourism Department plans to Promote 13 New Trekking Routes Connecting 70 Virgin Tourism Spots
7 Oct 2021
Char Dham Temples are open for all - No restrictions on daily number of visitors
High Court of Uttarakhand gave the verdict to continue Char Dham Yatra without registration. The limit on the number of pilgrims and tourists has been removed as well.
5 Oct 2021
Hemkund Sahib will closed for pilgrims from 10 Oct for six months
Hemkund Sahib shrine to close for winter season on 10 October. This Himalayan shrine of Sikh pilgrims is closed annually for the winter season during which the area becomes snow-bound and difficult to access. Around 5,000 pilgrims have visited the Hemkund since it was opened for devotees on 18 September till 30 Sep.
1 Oct 2021
Anil Ambani's son Jai Anshul reached Satopanth, completed trekking in four days amidst adversity
Jai Anshul Ambani son of Anil Ambani reached here a few days ago for Satopanth trekking with his group of friends. Know more about Satopanth Trek : Satopanth trekking tours
27 Sep 2021
Uttarakhand Tourism Minister inaugurated first Caravan in the state
To promote Caravan Tours in Uttarakhand, Tourism Minister Shri Satpal Maharaj inaugurated the state’s first caravan, a state-of-the-art vehicle, with a LED TV, a sofa, a washroom, GPS and a small kitchen complete with a microwave and a coffee maker.
27 Sep 2021
Uttarakhand Govt will approach High court for Char Dham yatra relaxations
Due to limited visitors allowed for Char Dham Temple visit, there has been many cancellations. All the slots are full, whether tourists coming or not. Those who have done bookings are cancelling the same due to no availability of slots. The Uttarakhand state government will approach the court to increase the limit of daily pilgrims visiting the Char Dham shrines - Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri.
26 Sep 2021
Opening of Char Dham yatra leads to surge in pilgrim footfall in Haridwar
More than 5000 tourists are arriving daily in Haridwar. Booking and occupancy in Haridwar hotels, guest houses, lodges, dharamshalas and ashrams have increased manifold.
20 Sep 2021
Char Dham Yatra and Temples are opened from 18 September for pilgrims and tourists with some strict guidelines
Check out Char Dham Yatra Guidelines : Char Dham Online registrations : Char Dham tours
20 Sep 2021
Uttarakhand High Court lifs the ban from Char Dham Yatra with some restrictions
Uttarakhand high court on Thursday (16 Sep) allowed the resumption of Char Dham yatra. The court has said only fully vaccinated people carrying Covid negative report will be allowed to visit the shrines of Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri.
16 Sep 2021
Covid Lockdown has been extended for another week till 21 September 2021 (morning)
13 Sep 2021
River Rafting in Rishikesh may start from 25 September. You can check latest Rishikesh Rafting Rates, Camping in Rishikesh, Hotels in Rishikesh
Tourist are now allowed to visit Gartang Gali in Uttarkashi
The reconstruction work of Gadtang street has been completed and it has been opened for tourists. Travellers must follow the Covid Travel Guidelines, a maximum of 10 people will walk at a time by maintaining a distance of one meter for the traffic in the track. There is a ban on jumping and dancing on the track.
19 Aug 2021
Covid Lockdown has been extended for another week till 24 Aug (morning)
18 Aug 2021
Covid Lockdown has been extended for another week till 17 Aug (morning)
All the previous restrictions in Uttarakhand will remain the same.
9 Aug 2021
Lock Down in Uttarakhand has been extended for another week till 10 Aug (morning)
All the previous restrictions in Uttarakhand will remain the same.
3 Aug 2021
Only Hemkund Trek is Open, Temple and Gurudwara is Closed
Check out the complete Important Travel Advisory for Lokpal Hemkund Trek Route.
30 July 2021
Uttarakhand High Court has put an Stay on the opening of Char Dham Yatra till 18 August
29 July 2021
Covid Curfew extended in Uttarakhand till 27 July with some relaxations
Check complete travel guidelines
19 July 2021
Tourists number decline in Nainital, Mussoorie by 50% after strict Covid rules
All the hotels in the hill stations have also been asked to reduce their capacity by 50 percent. The police teams in these places have gotten extra vigilant and have started serious inspection of COVID-19 negative reports of all the incoming tourists.
19 July 2021
In Nainital, when more than 5000 vehicles were asked to return as the place had no parking spot left.
Check out: Nainital Hotels and resorts : Nainital Travel Packages
18 July 2021
Covid Curfew extended in Uttarakhand till 20 July
13 July 2021
Uttarakhand cuts hotel occupancy to 50% in Dehradun and Nainital
50% occupancy capping in Nainital Hotels, Dehradun hotels.
12 July 2021
Proof of hotel bookings is mandatory for tourists along with RT-PCR Negative Report and Registration
Uttarakhand Police has set up additional checkpoints and barricades on the roads that lead to famous tourist spots in the state.
11 July 2021
Only 50 Tourists allowed in Mussoorie's Kempty Falls
After viral video of Kempty Falls in Mussoorie, showing hundreds of tourists without mask and not following Covid Guidelines, the authorities now capped number of tourists to 50 only at a given time. Tourist cannot stay there for more than 30 minutes. A check post to be setup there to monitor tourist activities. Check other places to see in Mussoorie.
9 July 2021
Uttarakhand High Court has put an Stay on the opening of Char Dham Yatra till 28 July
8 July 2021
Nainital, Mussoorie see huge tourist footfall as Covid restrictions eases in Uttarakhand
You can check Nainital Packages, Mussoorie Packages along with Nainital Hotels and Mussoorie hotels. For more relaxed and secluded places you can check: Chopta, Kanatal, Chaukori, Auli, Binsar, Kausani and other remote hill stations.
6 July 2021
Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand is now opened for tourists with Covid Guidelines from 1st July
Valley of Flowers Trek and other trekking destinations in Uttarakhand like Dodital, Dayara Bugyal, Gaumukh, Tapovan, Kedarkantha, Har ki Dun and Kedartal are open from 1 July 2021.
Tourists must have Covid negative RT-PCR report and follow all the COVID-19 protocols let by Uttarakhand Government. Check Uttarakhand Travel Guidelines.
30 June 2021
Uttarakhand High Court has put an Stay on the opening of Char Dham Yatra from 1st July
29 June 2021
Covid Curfew extended in Uttarakhand till 13 July (morning)
As per the new travel guidelines issued by the Uttarakhand government, the covid curfew will be till 13 July 2021, with some more relaxations.
6 July 2021
Kanwar Yatra is also cancelled for this year, due to Covid Pandemic
Know more about Kanwar Yatra
29 June 2021
Char Dham Yatra will be started in two phases
From July 1, the Char Dham temples will be opened for locals from the three districts - Chamoli, Rudraprayag and Uttarkashi for Badrinath, Kedarnath and Gangotri & Yamunotri respectively (where the four Himalayan shrines are located).
In second phase beginning July 11, the Char Dham yatra will be opened for people across the state. Later it will be opened for All India tourists and pilgrims.
21 June 2021
Covid Curfew extended in Uttarakhand till 29 June (morning)
As per the new travel guidelines issued by the Uttarakhand government, the covid curfew will be till 29 June 2021
20 June 2021
Char Dham Devasthanam Board has send recommendations to open Char Dham Yatra with limited number of pilgrims/tourists. The date is still to be decided.
12 June 2021
Char Dham Yatra will open only after the Lockdown is over
Tourism Minister Shri Satpal Maharaj dismissed the rumors of the Char Dham yatra starting for pilgrims from June 15, saying, “It is not possible in the present scenario. The Yatra will resume when it is completely safe for both visitors and local people.
9 June 2021
Covid Curfew extended in Uttarakhand till 15 June
As per the new travel guidelines issued by the Uttarakhand government, the covid curfew will be till 15 June 2021
6 June 2021
Covid Curfew extended in Uttarakhand till 8 June
As per the new guidelines issued by the Uttarakhand government, grocery shops can operate for two days a week on June 1 and June 7 from 8 am to 1 pm.
31 May 2021
Covid Curfew extended in Uttarakhand till 1 June
Uttarakhand Government has extended the curfew from 25 May to 1 June 2021.
24 May 2021
Covid Curfew extended in Uttarakhand till 25 May
Uttarakhand Government has extended the curfew from 18 May to 25 May 2021. RTPCR negative report will be compulsory for wedding and e-pass is must for attending the funeral.
18 May 2021
New orders and guidelines of Curfew in Uttarakhand
Utttarakhand government extended the Curfew in Uttarakhand till 10 May 2021 and launch new guidelines for this. All the public and private transport are restricted in Uttarakhand.
06 May 2021
Postponement of Chardham Yatra welcome
Vinod Dimri Sriram, president of Badrinath Dimri Religious Central Panchayat, welcomed the decision of the state government to postpone the Chardham Yatra. The said devotees will get an opportunity to have darshan of Lord Badarivishal when the condition of corona infection is normal.
04 May 2021
The doors of the Char Dham will open in a symbolic form
The doors of the Chardham will be opened on the scheduled dates but in symbolic form. In the Char Dhams, the Covid-19 protocol will be fully followed. Gates of Chardhams will open in a symbolic manner on predetermined dates and traditionally the puja Archana will continue. But no devotees will be allowed to visit Chardham Yatra.
04 May 2021
Char Dham yatra 2021 Cancelled due to Corona Virus, the yatra was to start from May 14
The upcoming Chardham Yatra has been canceled in view of the rapidly increasing number of Corona patients in the country. The yatra was scheduled to begin on 14 May.
29 April 2021
The opening date of Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara on 10 May 2021 is Cancelled
The doors of the Hemukund Sahib will not open on 10 May 2021 due to the increasing number of Covid patients in India. It will be decided soon in a meeting of Gurudwara trust.
25 April 2021
Gangotri and Yamunotri temple will open on different dates this year
This is the first time ever when the holy temple of Yamunotri and Gangotri dham will open on different days. Yamunotri Dham will open on 14 May 2021 at 07:30 am and Gangotri Dham will open on 15 May 2021 at 07:50 am.
20 April 2021
13 Lakh 50 Thousand pilgrims take bath in Shahi Snaan of Haridwar Kumbh Mela 2021
According to mela police, 13 Lakh 51 thousand 629 peoples take holy dip or bath in Shahi snaan of Kumbh Mela in Haridwar 2021
15 April 2021
Night Curfew started, Several services and peoples will be continue working
Night curfew will be started from 10 pm to 5 am everyday. Supply of fruits, vegetables and milk will not be affected. Essential services will work continuously.
11 April 2021
Routes for royal bath in Kumbh Mela Haridwar 2021 will change from tonight
As pilgrims increases, they will be sent on different routes. Vehicles coming from Delhi-Meerut diverted on Luxor Road. Vehicles coming from Dehradun will stop at Dudhadhari T-point.
11 April 2021
Negative Corona report or Vaccination report will be compulsory for Char Dham Yatra pilgrims
Its compulsory for Pilgrims from other states to bring Negative Covid-19 report or Vaccinationb report for Char Dham Yatra.
09 April 2021
Online Green card will be made for Char Dham Yatra from 15 April 2021
From 15 April 2021, Online green card will be made for Char Dham Yatra. Transport Department has prepared software for this.
09 April 2021
Number of Char Dham pilgrims will be fixed
Pilgrims must follow the Corona Guidelines. The tourism minister says that pilgrims must wear masks and follow the social distancing.
08 April 2021
Lacchiwala Nature Park will be ready soon
Natural Lake will be the main attraction of Lacchiwala Nature Park. Soon it will be ready and open for tourists.
04 April 2021
Court says: The government has to increase the daily Corona tests in the Kumbh Mela zone.
Court has ordered the state government to conduct daily 50000 corona tests in Kumbh Mela zone.
04 April 2021
From 1 April travellers need to carry negative RT-PCR test report not older than 72 hours
Uttarakhand Government orders, travellers from Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab, Chattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan state needs to carry negative RT-PCR report not older than 72 hours.
30 March 2021
Mahakumbh: Restrictions are applied from 1 April
Nainital high court orders on Wednesday, Corona negative report is compulsory for visit Haridwar Kumbh Mela 2021
26 March 2021
Uttarakhand government orders, People not wearing a mask will be fined
After the increasing rate of corona cases in Uttarakhand, State government order to take fine from the people who are not wearing mask to control the virus.
25 March 2021
Corona report is compulsory for pilgrims to visit Kumbh Mela in Haridwar 2021
There is another option for pilgrims to visit Kumbh Mela. Those who have already taken both vaccinations of corona vaccines can visit Kumbh Mela without a corona report.
25 March 2021
Pilgrims are not allowed to visit Har Ki Pauri on 12 April and 14 April.
On these two days no pilgrims will be allowed on Har Ki Pauri, but there are no restrictions on other days
23 March 2021
No entry on Har Ki Pauri if you came wearing shoes
Pilgrims will not be allowed to wear shoes and slippers on Har Ki Pauri during the Shahi bath. This arrangements will be in place from 10 April to 14 April for five days. Shri Ganga Sabha also agreed on this.
23 March 2021
Corona guidelines will be strictly followed in Kumbh Mela
Due to increasing infection rate, the State Government has given instructions to the District Magistrates to strictly follow the Corona guidelines in Mahakumbh in Haridwar.
23 March 2021
Daily 10,000 pilgrims are allowed on Purnagiri Fair
Only 10,000 visitors daily, will be allowed to visit the Purnagiri fair. The police have issued an SOP regarding Corona. It will be necessary to register under this. Pilgrims can register for Purnagiri Fair through this link:- champawat.nic.in
22 March 2021
6 feet of snow on the trail of Holy Hemkund Sahib
There are approximately 9 feet of snow on Hemkund Sahib and 6 feet of snow on the trail of Hemkund Sahib. This year the Hemkund Sahib will be open on 10 May 2021
22 March 2021
No restrictions on pilgrims to visit Kumbh Mela in Haridwar say Uttarakhand CM Tirath Singh Rawat
Pilgrims must have to care of social distancing, wear a mask and take proper sanitization. Uttarakhand CM Mr. Tirath Singh Rawat says, No restrictions on pilgrims to visit Kumbh Mela Haridwar. Regular buses for pilgrims.
22 March 2021
Gangotri National Park will be opened from 1st April 2021 for tourists
Tourists will be allowed to visit the Gangotri National park restricted areas only through local registered agencies. The park administration reviewed the arrangements for the Gangotri-Gomukh trek.
High Himalayan Gangotri - Kalindi - Badrinath trek Indo China-based Nelang along with dozens of icebergs and the origin of the Ganges Gomukh - Tapovan, Gangotri National Park has been a center of attraction for visitors over the years.
20 March 2021
Kedarnath Helicopter Booking will start from 1 April
For Char Dham Yatra, Preparations are on for start booking Helicopter service online. For this, the Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Authority has sent a proposal seeking the permission of the Chief Minister.
Check out:- Kedarnath Helicopter Services 2021
18 March 2021
Accommodation facility will be available on the trekking routes
17 March 2021
Dal Lake Shikaras will be seen in Tehri Lake
17 March 2021
This time pilgrims will have photometric registration
16 March 2021
Tota Ghati on the way to Devprayag from Rishikesh has been closed till 31 March 2021
Due to the ongoing work in Rishikesh-Badrinath National Highway-58 at Tota Ghati, the road will remain completely closed for the the safety of the passengers. As of now cutting and road widening work is going on in Totaghati. It will remain closed till next orders, we will update it once it is opened for commutation.
15 March 2021
Ropeway will be started for Mata Surkanda Devi Temple from Kaddukhal in July
From July, pilgrims will easily visit Surkanda Mata Temple within 3-5 minutes through Ropeway from Kaddukhal.
15 March 2021
The doors of Rudranath Dham will be opened on 17 May 2021
12 March 2021
The doors of Badrinath Dham will be opened on 18 May 2021
11 March 2021
The doors of the holy Kedarnath Dham will be closed on 06 November 2021 on the day of Bhai Dooj
11 March 2021
The doors of the holy Kedarnath Dham will be opened on 17 May 2021
11 March 2021
Every Prilgrim coming to Kedarnath will get corona vaccination
08 March 2021
The opening day of the Kedarnath shrine will be fixed on Shivaratri
08 March 2021
Now you can meditate into 4 caves of Kedarnath
05 March 2021
Chirbatiya is all set for Nature Festival, Poster realeased
25 February 2021
Green Card will be issued online for Char Dham
24 February 2021
Juna Akhada will take the first Shahi bath in Kumbh Mela Haridwar
24 February 2021
Corona Check-up again at Doon's Border-Airport from Today
23 February 2021
Haridwar Kumbh Mela Will be Celebrated between 1st to 30th April
17 February 2021
Opening Date of Badrinath Temple Has Been Announced
Badrinath Kapat Opening Date 2021: The Badrinath Temple Kapat will be opened on 18 May 2021 at 4:15 am in the morning.
16 February 2021
Tehri Lake Festival will be held as usual
Tehri Lake Festival will be organized as usual with few changes in the event. The dates will be the same i.e. 16-17 February 2021
14 February 2021
Tehri Festival has been Cancelled
Uttarakhand government has cancelled Tehri Lake Festival which was scheduled for 16-17 February 2021, due to recent landslide near Joshimath. Though there is no impact any of the travel activities in the state. The even will be now happen in May month.
13 February 2021
Air Taxi Services to Dehradun From Chandigarh and Hisar
Haryana government takes the great initiative of Air Taxi services to Dehradun from Chandigarh and Hisar under the Udaan scheme by the central government.
11 February 2021
Tourism minister Shri Satpal Maharaj appeal to tourists to come Uttarakhand without any fear
10 February 2021
Corona report is complusory for 11th and 16th February Bath in Haridwar
09 February 2021
Now India's first pod car will takes you to Haridwar Darshan
08 February 2021
Will not raise more than 20 thousand in Har Ki Pauri
08 February 2021
Kumbh Mela:- Devotees will come only after the approval of the online application
District Magistrate of Haridwar said, We will take every necessary step for Kumbh Mela Pilgrims to take a safe bath. 1 Lakh 40 thousand doses were demanded for Corona Vaccination of 70 thousand people.
08 February 2021
Reconstruction work will start before Char Dham Yatra
In Kedarnath Dham, second stage reconstruction work will start before Char Dham Yatra.
08 February 2021
Badrinath Dham Kapat opening date will be decided on the day of Basant Panchami and Kedarnath Dham opening date will decide on 11 March
05 February 2021
Kapats Of Char Dhams in Uttarakhand will open on Mid-May
05 February 2021
Preparations starts in Uttarakhand for Char Dham Kapats opening ceremony.
High altitude places including Gangotri and Yamunotri Dham has covered with a snowy blanket
05 February 2021
The temperature has fallen down to -5 degrees in Yamunotri and Gangotri Dham and 1 ft. fresh snow layer in Kedarnath Dham.
Chances of Rain and Snow today in Uttarakhand
03 February 2021
Tehri Lake Festival will be held on 16th & 17th February 2021
03 February 2021
Tourism Minister Shri Satpal Maharaj said that two days Tehri Lake Festival will be celebrated on coming 16th and 17th February. Poonam Chand, the nodal officer of the festival, told that boating, Jet ski, surfing, scuba diving, banana rides and land sports competition like Mountain train Biking, ATV bike and Archery will be organized in the festival. And Aero sports activity includes Paraglyding, Hot air baloon and Paramotor.
Now all restrictions are removed for visiting Uttarakhand
03 February 2021
Know More about:- Travel Guidelines of Uttarakhand
Corona Report is Compulsory For Holy Bath of Kumbh Mela in Haridwar
03 February 2021
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Himalaya Darshan by Helicopter in Auli
Now tourist can take a 10 - 12 minutes Helicopter himalaya darshan tour in Auli. The tourism department of Uttarakhand takes the great initiative of Helicopter Himalaya Darshan in Auli.
30 January 2021
