KHATIMA NEWS
Rudraprayag
A total of 5,825 pilgrims visited Kedarnath shrine on 02 November 2026, according to an update attributed to Rudraprayag Police. The season’s cumulative footfall has now reached 18,86,223 pilgrims, offering the latest available measure of pilgractivity at the Uttarakhand temple.
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Clear weather has returned to Kedarnath Dham after 2 days of snowfall, drawing pilgrims to the shrine by foot, horse-mule services, dandi-kandi carriers and helicopter. Snow-covered peaks are adding to the scenic appeal, while the district administration and police continue arrangements for shelter, food, water, medical care and safer travel.
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Head Constable Anuj Panwar of the 46th Battalion PAC found and returned a purse lost by Dr Vijayalakshmi, a Hyderabad resident, at Kedarnath temple’s exit gate. The purse contained ₹20,000 in cash, valuable belongings and essential documents. She thanked Uttarakhand Police after receiving her property safely.
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The Kedarnath pilgris continuing smoothly, with 17,75,059 devotees having visited the shrine this year. Rudraprayag District Magistrate Vishal Mishra said favourable weather over the past week has kept arrangements normal and helicopter services operational. Pilgrims have been advised to check forecasts, carry warm clothing and medicines, and follow administrative directions.
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A 25-year-old woman from Haridwar was injured near Meetha Pani on the Gaurikund-Kedarnath walking route after being struck by a horse. Rescue teams carried Shruti Prachha to MRP, then to the Chirbasa helipad and Gaurikund, where doctors provided treatment in an ambulance.
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A growing flow of pilgrims to Kedarnath Dham is increasing traffic on the Kedarnath Highway and causing congestion along the trek route. Rudraprayag District Magistrate Vishal Mishra said officials are monitoring traffic, crowd movement and route halts while security personnel work to keep the pilgrjourney orderly and safe.
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Rudraprayag Police has taken action against 35 horse-mule operators on the Kedarnath pilgrroute after finding them carrying passengers without the required passenger-transport licence. The checks covered Gaurikund, Bhimbali and Lincholi, while affected travellers were shifted to authorised animals for safer onward movement.
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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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A pilgrim lost a bag containing ₹1 lakh in cash, a mobile phone and essential belongings during the Kedarnath yatra. Constable Manoj Rana and a police team began searching after receiving information, recovered the bag and safely returned it to the pilgrim.
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Rudraprayag Superintendent of Police Niharika Tomar said police and administrative teams are maintaining continuous surveillance during the Kedarnath Yatra. Authorities are also acting against irregularities and monitoring helicopter services closely, highlighting heightened oversight of key arrangements during the pilgr.
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Repair and strengthening work began on the Kedarnath Dham pedestrian route near Chirbasa on 28 September 2026. The affected section lies about 2.5 km above Gaurikund, where heavy rain brought debris and stones onto the pathway in recent days, according to an update from Rudraprayag Police.
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A Fire Service team led by Shankar Chand Ramola inspected firefighting equipment and safety arrangements at key establishments on the Kedarnath Yatra route. Officials also examined the proposed Guptkashi fire station site and tested fire hydrants at Agastyamuni Krida Maidan and Rampur (Tilwara), directing operators to correct identified shortcomings within the prescribed time.
Dehradun
The Kedarnath pedestrian route remains shut near Chirbasa after repeated rockfall, leaving more than 500 people stranded. Security personnel have moved about 7,000 pilgrims towards Gaurikund, while the Public Works Department works on the damaged route. Rain, thunderstorms and intense showers remain possible across Uttarakhand, with conditions varying over the next 3 days.
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The second phase of the Kedarnath Dham pilgrhas started in Uttarakhand, bringing more devotees onto the route. Helicopter operations have also restarted, offering an alternative for elderly and differently-abled pilgrims, as well as others who choose to travel to the shrine by air.
