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Hemkund Yatra 2026: Trekking Portals to Shut on Oct 10
✍️ uttarakhandnewsnetwork.com
🗓 11 Aug 2026, 03:36 AM
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The Uttarakhand government has announced that all trekking portals for the 2026 Hemkund Yatra will close on October 10, 2026, to facilitate maintenance and safety upgrades.
The Uttarakhand government has decided to close all trekking portals for the 2026 Hemkund Yatra on 10 October 2026. The move is aimed at carrying out essential maintenance work and upgrading safety measures along the route.
The closure will affect the start of the trek, which traditionally begins in early October. Trekkers will need to plan alternative routes or reschedule their journeys to avoid the shutdown period.
Officials say that the maintenance work will include repairing trekking paths, reinforcing rope bridges, and improving signage to enhance overall safety for future visitors. The government has assured that the closure will be temporary and that the portals will reopen once the upgrades are complete.
Travel agencies and trekking operators have been advised to inform their clients about the closure and to adjust booking schedules accordingly. The decision is part of a broader initiative to improve infrastructure in Uttarakhand’s popular trekking destinations.
The closure will affect the start of the trek, which traditionally begins in early October. Trekkers will need to plan alternative routes or reschedule their journeys to avoid the shutdown period.
Officials say that the maintenance work will include repairing trekking paths, reinforcing rope bridges, and improving signage to enhance overall safety for future visitors. The government has assured that the closure will be temporary and that the portals will reopen once the upgrades are complete.
Travel agencies and trekking operators have been advised to inform their clients about the closure and to adjust booking schedules accordingly. The decision is part of a broader initiative to improve infrastructure in Uttarakhand’s popular trekking destinations.