Two Pilgrims Killed After Boulders Roll Down Kedarnath Yatra Trek Route In Uttarakhand

Last Updated:June 18, 2025, 13:48 IST

According to officials, four pilgrims were caught in the landslide and two others sustained injuries and are receiving medical attention

The Char Dham Yatra 2025 officially began on April 30. (Photo: PTI)

Two pilgrims were killed after boulders rolled down the Kedarnath Yatra trek route in Rudraprayag district in Uttarakhand on Wednesday.

According to officials, four pilgrims were caught in the landslide, and two others sustained injuries and are receiving medical attention.

Earlier on Sunday, a chopper crashed near Kedarnath, killing all seven on board, including a two-year-old and the pilot. The Bell 407 helicopter crashed due to bad weather in the forests of Gauri Mai Khark between Gaurikund and Triyuginarayan.

A landslide also took place on Sunday, which resulted in the death of one person and injuries to two others. Following the landslide, the Yatra was temporarily suspended.

The Char Dham Yatra 2025 officially began on April 30 with the opening of the Gangotri and Yamunotri Dham on Akshaya Tritiya amid Vedic chants and rituals. The doors of Kedarnath Dham were opened on May 2, and those of Badrinath on May 4.

(With inputs from PTI)

Saurabh Verma

Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter --twitter.com/saurabhkverma19

Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter --twitter.com/saurabhkverma19

Location :

Dehradun, India, India

First Published:

News india Two Pilgrims Killed After Boulders Roll Down Kedarnath Yatra Trek Route In Uttarakhand