A very relieving news has come to light for lakhs of devotees visiting Baba Kedarnath’s shrine. Now a big effort has been started to make the journey to this holy place situated in the lap of Himalayas safer and easier than ever before. To reduce the difficulties faced by the pilgrims during the yatra and to improve connectivity, the Central and State Governments are working together on an ambitious plan, which will directly benefit the pilgrims in the times to come.
To ease the journey between Gaurikund and Sonprayag, plans for a new tunnel and alternative routes are being prepared.
Construction of new tunnels and alternative routes is being seriously considered to ease the journey from Gaurikund to Sonprayag, the most important and challenging leg of the Kedarnath Yatra. The main objective of this scheme is to reduce the travel time and to free the devotees from steep climbs and narrow paths. After the implementation of the new system, devotees will be able to reach Baba Kedar’s court in less time and with less fatigue, which will provide special facilities to the elderly and children.
Will get relief from natural obstacles like rain and snowfall, Chardham Yatra will be able to continue uninterrupted for most of the year.
Currently, the biggest challenge during travel is the uncertainty of the weather. Roads often get closed due to heavy rains and snowfall, leaving thousands of travelers stranded midway. Due to the construction of the proposed new tunnel, the impact of weather on travel will be minimal. After the construction of the tunnel, the problem of landslides and road closure will be eliminated to a great extent, which will make it possible to conduct the yatra for more part of the year and will also ensure the safety of the devotees.
This project will prove to be a boon for emergency services and local people, emphasis is being given on improving connectivity.
This project of road improvement and new tunnel will be no less than a boon not only for the pilgrims but also for the local residents. With better connectivity, emergency health services and relief operations will be able to reach the area faster. Apart from this, the local people will also get ease of transportation, which will have a positive impact on their everyday life and employment. The entire emphasis of the government is on ensuring safe and hassle-free access to an inaccessible pilgrimage site like Kedarnath.
Brainstorming is going on rapidly on the technical aspects and survey of the project, construction work will start as soon as the final approval is received.
To get this important project off the ground, brainstorming is going on rapidly on its technical aspects and ground survey. The plan is being finalized keeping in mind every small and big challenge. It is believed that once the final approval is received, the construction work will be started on war footing. Once this project is completed, the experience of Kedarnath Yatra will completely change and this journey will become more convenient and memorable than ever before.
