Chardham Yatra 2023: Travel by horse mule and Dandi-Kandi became expensive, now pilgrims will have to pay this much fare

Summary

The annual pilgrimage to Kedarnath Dham is scheduled to begin on April 25th this year. The yatra attracts thousands of devotees who travel by various means such as horses, mules, and palanquins. However, this year, all rental rates for these modes of transportation have been increased by 10 percent, along with a hike in the arrangement charges. This means that the devotees will have to pay more for the rented facilities compared to the previous years.

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The district administration and district panchayat have announced the rates for horse mule, Dandi-Kandi, and palanquin rentals for the upcoming Kedarnath Yatra. According to the new rates, travelers who wish to travel from Sonprayag to Base Camp Kedarnath by horse mule will have to pay Rs. 3000, which is a 10% increase from the previous year’s fare of Rs. 2740. This indicates that the cost of travel for devotees has gone up this year and they will have to shell out more money to reach the holy shrine.

In addition to the increased rental rates for horse-mule and palanquin rentals, there are also new fares for returning from Kedarnath to Sonprayag. Passengers who choose this route will have to pay Rs. 2100 for the service. Furthermore, those who wish to travel from Gaurikund to Kedarnath via Dandi-Kandi will be charged between Rs. 7000 to Rs. 9000, depending on the weight they are carrying. This implies that the overall cost of the Kedarnath Yatra has increased, and pilgrims will have to allocate more funds for the journey.

Fare for going to Kedarnath by horse and mule

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