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Trekking to Kedarnath Dham Restricted on Certain Routes, Official Announces
✍️ indiagazette.com
🗓 01 Aug 2026, 01:37 PM
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An official has confirmed that trekking on specific routes to Kedarnath Dham has been banned, affecting pilgrims and trekkers planning to reach the shrine.
An official from the Uttarakhand tourism department announced that trekking on certain routes to Kedarnath Dham has been prohibited. The decision was made to regulate the increasing number of trekkers visiting the shrine.
The ban applies to specific paths that were previously open for trekking. Pilgrims and trekkers are advised to consult local authorities for alternative routes and updated guidelines.
Travelers planning a visit to Kedarnath should check the latest advisories from the Uttarakhand tourism department before setting out. The restriction is expected to influence the flow of visitors during the pilgrimage season.
The ban applies to specific paths that were previously open for trekking. Pilgrims and trekkers are advised to consult local authorities for alternative routes and updated guidelines.
Travelers planning a visit to Kedarnath should check the latest advisories from the Uttarakhand tourism department before setting out. The restriction is expected to influence the flow of visitors during the pilgrimage season.