KHATIMA NEWS
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A large number of pilgrims gathered for the Kedarnath Dham pilgron Sunday morning, prompting police and the administration to organise them in queues at Sonprayag. Officials directed the pilgrims towards the shuttle service point as part of arrangements intended to keep the journey orderly, smooth and safe.
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Parking areas in Sitapur and Sonprayag were full on 03 October 2026 amid a weekend rise in pilgrims travelling towards Kedarnath Dham, Rudraprayag Police said. The police urged travellers to follow updates related to traffic movement and parking arrangements while continuing their journey.
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A rescue team recovered the body of 52-year-old Nepali national Dhan Bahadur from an approximately 80-metre-deep gorge in the Hathni Parvat area of Rudraprayag. The operation followed information about a fall near Ghoda Padav and was conducted in difficult terrain under the leadership of SI Prem Singh.
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Kedarnath Dham received 14,230 pilgrims on 03 October 2026, according to figures shared by Rudraprayag Police. The count included 8,705 men, 5,444 women and 81 children. More than 12,000 devotees have visited daily for the past 4 days, taking the year’s cumulative footfall to 16,21,914.
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The Kedarnath Dham pilgrwas operating normally at 7:30 AM AM on 03 October 2026, with devotees arriving by foot, horse-mule, dandi-kandi and helicopter. Conditions at the shrine were clear, but authorities warned that weather could change suddenly later in the day and urged visitors to follow safety directions.
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The 2026 Kedarnath Dham pilgrrecorded 12,844 arrivals on 2 October, taking the cumulative number of visitors to 16,07,684. Pilgrims from India and abroad are continuing to reach the shrine for darshan, according to the latest figures shared by Rudraprayag Police.
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Sonprayag police have registered a case against 3 mule operators after pilgrims were allegedly subjected to abuse and assault near Junglechatti on the Kedarnath walking route. Rudraprayag Police said protecting pilgrims, preserving their dignity and ensuring a smooth journey remain priorities, while warning of legal action against further disruption.
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Parking facilities at Sitapur and Sonprayag were full by 5:00 PM on 02 October 2026 amid the weekend rush, according to Rudraprayag Police. The force expects pilgrim numbers travelling towards Kedarnath Dham to increase again in the coming days and has asked visitors to monitor traffic updates and follow official instructions.
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More than 16 lakh pilgrims have visited Kedarnath this year, while snowfall in the surrounding hills has brought colder conditions in October. Rudraprayag Police has urged visitors to carry warm clothing, rain protection and essential medicines, take extra care with children and older travellers, and use 112 during emergencies.
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The Kedarnath Dham walking route has reopened for pilgrims after improvement work near Chirbasa was completed. The update issued on 1 October 2026 at 11:00 AM AM said devotees could resume travel along the route, while police and administrative teams remained deployed to manage safety and arrangements.
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A police team at Kedarnath recovered a pilgrim’s missing bag after a local pilgrpriest reported the loss on 01.10.2026. The bag contained around ₹1,00,000/- in cash, a mobile phone and essential belongings. Constable Manoj Rana and other personnel returned it safely to the concerned pilgrim.
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Kedarnath Dham recorded 17,379 pilgrim visits on 01 October 2026, taking the cumulative number of devotees who have had darshan this season to 15,94,840. The shrine saw strong devotional activity, with chants of “Har-Har Mahadev” reported across the temple परिसर.
