Kedarnath pilgrims advised to check weather update amidst heavy snowfall

Rudraprayag district administration urges caution as heavy snowfall blankets Kedarnath; advises pilgrims to check weather before embarking on their spiritual journey.

"Kedarnath received heavy snowfall on Monday once again. Pilgrims are advised to plan their journey to the temple in accordance with the weather update for the area on Tuesday," Rudraprayag Superintendent of Police (SP) Vishakha Ashok Bhadane said.

"The safety of pilgrims is of paramount importance to us," she added.


According to Yogendra Gangwar, the joint director of tourism, fresh bookings for visits to the temple have been put on hold until May 15 due to unfavorable weather conditions.

Snowfalls have been occurring frequently in Chamoli and Rudraprayag districts in the months of April and May this year.

The Hemkund Sahib, a Sikh shrine located in Chamoli district, is set to reopen for devotees on May 2. However, the route leading to the shrine is still blocked with snow. To clear the snow and make the route accessible, 28 Indian Army personnel and volunteers from Hemkund Sahib Trust are working together, according to the trust.