Police used a shuttle arrangement on Sunday to manage the movement of devotees visiting Kainchi Dham in Nainital district. Vehicles carrying visitors were parked in Bhimtal and Bhawali, while the devotees were taken onward to the shrine through the shuttle service.
The traffic plan was introduced to reduce congestion on the route to Kainchi Dham, which sees heavy visitor movement. Police also stopped 2-wheelers from travelling towards the shrine. Taxi vehicles were permitted to move towards Kainchi Dham in turns.
Traffic eased on the hill route
With fewer devotee vehicles travelling directly towards Kainchi Dham, congestion at the shrine was lower on Sunday. The reduced traffic helped travellers and tourists moving towards and away from the hills avoid major inconvenience.
SP Traffic Dr. Jagdish Chandra remained present at the spot with police personnel while the arrangements were implemented. The operation focused on controlling vehicle movement around the popular religious destination and maintaining smoother traffic flow.
Tourist activity was also seen in Bhimtal, Sattal and Naukuchiatal during the day. These destinations recorded movement of visitors alongside the traffic management measures for Kainchi Dham.
Conclusion
Police reduced direct vehicle movement to Kainchi Dham on Sunday by using parking points in Bhimtal and Bhawali, shuttle transport for devotees and staggered taxi access. The arrangement helped keep congestion lower for travellers on the hill route.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What traffic arrangement was used for Kainchi Dham devotees?
Devotees’ vehicles were parked in Bhimtal and Bhawali, and visitors were sent onward to Kainchi Dham by shuttle service.
Q. Were 2-wheelers allowed to travel to Kainchi Dham?
No. Police did not allow 2-wheelers to proceed towards Kainchi Dham.
Q. How were taxis allowed to travel?
Taxi vehicles were sent towards Kainchi Dham in turns.
Q. What was the impact of the arrangement?
Lower direct vehicle movement reduced congestion at Kainchi Dham and helped hill-bound travellers and tourists avoid inconvenience.
Q. Who supervised the traffic arrangements?
SP Traffic Dr. Jagdish Chandra was present with police personnel at the spot.
Q. Which other places saw tourist activity?
Visitors were seen in Bhimtal, Sattal and Naukuchiatal.
