Dehradun, April 16 -- The Uttarakhand Government has issued a special health advisory for pilgrims from other states coming for the Char Dham Yatra this year. The Char Dham Yatra is officially scheduled to begin on 19 April with the opening of the portals of Gangotri and Yamunotri temples. The Health Advisory is aimed to ensure that the Char Dham Yatra 2026 is conducted in a safe and well-organised manner.

Acting under the directions of Health Secretary Sachin Kurve, the Health Department has issued a special health advisory for pilgrims travelling from various states across the country.

According to the health department, a health alert campaign related to Char Dham Yatra has already been launched with the objective of minimising healt...