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Asha Nautiyal said that she agrees with the issues raised by the people and that there are some people who do anything to malign the image of the Kedarnath Dham. She demanded that such people be banned from entering the temple premises.

BJP MLA from Kedarnath assembly constituency, Asha Nautiyal, said that a meeting was held for the ‘yatra’ management in Kedarnath, and people raised some issues that went unnoticed.

Asha Nautiyal said that she agrees with the issues raised by the people and that there are some people who do anything to malign the image of the Kedarnath Dham. She demanded that such people be banned from entering the temple premises.

“There was a meeting held recently regarding the Yatra management at Kedarnath… Some people raised an issue that some incidents take place which go unnoticed. I also agree if some people are doing anything that may malign the image of Kedarnath Dham, then the entry of such people should be banned”, Asha Nautiyal said to ANI on Sunday.

Further, Asha Nautiyal alleged that these people are definitely “non-Hindus” who come to defame the temple and are involved in such activities.

“They are definitely non-Hindus who come there and are involved in such activities which defame the Dham… We need to look into it because if such an issue has been raised, then there must be something to it… We will demand that the entry of such people be banned…”, she added.

Earlier, the Union Cabinet approved the two ropeway projects at Kedarnath and Hemkund Sahib to boost Uttarakhand’s tourist infrastructure.

Once completed, these ambitious projects will facilitate a quick and seamless experience for visitors to both popular pilgrim sites.

The one at Kedarnath is a 12.9 km ropeway project starting from Sonprayag Kedarnath. It will be developed using a Design, Build, Finance, Operate, and Transfer (DBFOT) mode and has a total capital cost of Rs 4,081.28 crore.

The ropeway is planned to be developed in a public-private partnership and will be based on the most advanced Tri-cable Detachable Gondola (3S) technology. Its design capacity is 1,800 passengers per hour per direction (PPHPD), and it can carry 18,000 passengers per day.

Helicopter ticket bookings for Shri Kedarnath Dham Yatraare open for journeys from May 2nd to May 31st, 2025.

Uttarakhand is home to numerous temples and witnesses religious tourism all year round. One of the most prominent pilgrimages in Uttarakhand is the Char Dham Yatra, a tour of four holy sites – Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath – nestled high up in the Himalayas. The high-altitude shrines open in summer (April or May) and close with the onset of winter (October or November). The journey to the pilgrimage sites can be completed by road or air (helicopter services are available). Some devotees even do a Do Dham Yatra or a pilgrimage to two shrines – Kedarnath and Badrinath.

Where To Book

Bookings of Kedarnath helicopter shuttle tickets have commenced from April 8, 2025. Helicopter services from Kedarnath to Sirsi, Phata, and Guptkashi have also started. Helicopter services for 2025 Shri Kedarnath Dham Yatra can be booked only through the official IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) website.

Booking Dates

The Kapaat opening date for Kedarnath Dham is May 2, 2025. Helicopter ticket bookings are open for journeys from May 2nd to May 31st, 2025.

Where To Register

Registration of Char Dham Yatra will be mandatory for booking Kedarnath helicopter tickets. Without registration, passengers will not be able to book helicopter tickets online.

Things To Know Before Booking Helicopter Tickets

• A maximum of six seats can be booked from one ID at a time. Passengers travelling in groups can book 12 seats at a time.
• The fare for the Kedarnath helicopter service will increase by 5 per cent.

The Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority has signed a three-year agreement with nine aviation companies to operate the service. Companies operating helicopter services include Pawan Hans, Himalayan Heli, Trans Bharat, Arrow Aviation, Thumbi Aviation, Castle Aviation, and Aero Air Craft.

The Char Dham Yatra, one of the most sacred pilgrimages in India, attracts thousands of devotees annually.

The sacred Char Dham Yatra commenced on Wednesday with the ceremonial opening of the portals of Gangotri and Yamunotri Dham in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand.

The pilgrimage marks the beginning of a spiritually significant journey through the revered Himalayan shrines.

After spending six months in her winter abode in Mukba village, the palanquin of Goddess Ganga was ceremoniously sent off to Gangotri Dham on Tuesday.

The journey paused overnight at Bhairav Temple in Bhairavghati.

Tirtha Purohit Rajesh Semwal confirmed that the palanquin would proceed to the Gangotri temple today, where the doors were set to open at 10:30 am with traditional rituals and Vedic chants.

Simultaneously, the palanquin of Maa Yamuna departed from her winter residence in Kharsali for Yamunotri Dham early this morning. The temple gates were scheduled to open at 11:55 am to welcome devotees.

On the occasion, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended greetings to devotees.

Taking to X, he posted, “Today, on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, the doors of Shri Yamunotri Dham and Shri Gangotri Dham will be formally opened for the devotees to visit. Char Dham Yatra – 2025 is going to start from today, this holy journey is a symbol of a unique confluence of faith, devotion and invaluable sentiments of Sanatan culture.”

“On behalf of the state government, all the devotees are welcomed and greeted for the Char Dham Yatra. It is our prayer that with the blessings of Maa Yamuna and Maa Ganga, may the life of all the devotees be blessed,” he added.

The portals of Kedarnath Dham will open on Friday, followed by the opening of Badrinath Dham on Sunday.

The Panchmukhi idol of Lord Kedarnath was ceremonially dispatched from Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath on Monday after special prayers.

The Char Dham Yatra, one of the most sacred pilgrimages in India, attracts thousands of devotees annually.

The journey follows a clockwise route through Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath, each site holding immense religious significance in Sanatan tradition.

The Kedarnath Dham doors opened on Friday, and a band of the Indian Army’s Garhwal Rifles played devotional tunes on the occasion.

Over 30,000 devotees visited the Kedarnath Temple on Friday, according to official data.

As per the official data reported at 7 pm on May 2 — 19,196 men, 10,597 women, and 361 visited the Kedarnath.

The Kedarnath Dham doors opened on Friday, and a band of the Indian Army’s Garhwal Rifles played devotional tunes on the occasion.

The Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, also attended the Dham portal opening ceremony.

CM Dhami also distributed prasad to the devotees at the Mukhya Sevak Bhandara organised at the Kedarnath premises. He stated that the Badrinath doors will open on May 4.

“The state government is fully prepared to welcome devotees from all over the country,” the minister remarked, adding, “The state government continuously monitors the pilgrimage at every level. Various basic facilities have also been established on the pilgrimage routes. The Char Dham Yatra is also the lifeline of the state. This pilgrimage is a means of livelihood for millions of people,” he said.

The Chief Minister further assured that the state government is determined to ensure that the Char Dham Yatra continues throughout the year, for which winter pilgrimage has also been started.

Mr Dhami confirmed that Rs 2000 crores have been allotted for “the reconstruction work of Kedarnath.” Additionally, the central government has approved the installation of the Gaurikund to Kedarnath ropeway.

Earlier, while addressing the gathering on the occasion, CM Dhami stated that the Char Dham Yatra commenced on April 30, and two days after May 2, the doors of Lord Badrinath Dham will also open for devotees.

He emphasised that the government has managed to ensure a safe journey for the devotees and has made appropriate arrangements so that they don’t face any problems.

“Char Dham Yatra has started on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya on 30th April…Two days from today, the doors of Lord Badrinath Vishal will also open, and the yatra will start in full swing. We have tried to ensure that the journey of the devotees is safe and they do not face any kind of trouble during the journey, and for this, we have made appropriate arrangements”, CM Dhami said.

Footage of the incident showed the helicopter coming in fast for an emergency landing, but fell short of the helipad and hit the side of the facility in Kedarnath.

A video of an air ambulance helicopter making an emergency landing in Uttarakhand’s Kedarnath after developing a technical snag has gone viral on social media.

The helicopter reportedly suffered a tail rotor malfunction, after which the pilot brought it to land with great difficulty. The pilot’s quick thinking saved three lives, local officials said.

Footage of the incident showed the helicopter coming in fast for an emergency landing, but fell short of the helipad and hit the side of the facility.

After it landed, the helicopter took a full 360-degree turn due to the lift generated from the still moving rotors. People standing near the helipad were seen rushing towards the helicopter to help in rescue.

The ‘Sanjeevani’ helicopter ambulance was operated by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Rishikesh, news agency PTI reported.

Two doctors and a pilot who were in the helicopter are safe, district tourism development officer Rahul Chaubey said.

The air ambulance came to Kedarnath to rescue a pilgrim suffering from respiratory distress when it developed technical snag in its tail rotor and made the emergency landing, said Mr Chaubey, who is also the nodal officer for the helicopter service.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) will conduct an investigation into the incident, Mr Choubey said.

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