Gangotri Yatra started for the first time after Dharali disaster

For the first time after the monsoon season and Dharali disaster, the Gangotri Dham Yatra started formally on Wednesday, September 10. On Wednesday, more than 500 devotees reached Gangotri Dham from Uttarkashi. Here the pilgrims took a dip in the Ganga and paid obeisance to the idol of Maa Ganga. At the same time, a decision will be taken on September 13 regarding starting the Yamunotri Yatra.

The Uttarkashi administration is sending a limited number of pilgrims to Gangotri Dham in view of the weather and road conditions. On Wednesday morning, 500 devotees who stayed at various places in the district headquarters left for Gangotri Dham. Vehicles were arranged for everyone from Taxi Union Gyansu and Bhatwadi Taxi Point. From here, all the passengers first reached Heena and after registration went to Gangotri Dham.