2 pilgrims killed after boulders roll down Kedarnath Yatra route
18 Jun 2025

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

Four other pilgrims were also caught in the landslide, with two others injured and undergoing treatment, officials said.

The incident comes just days after a helicopter crashed near Kedarnath due to bad weather, claiming seven lives, including a two-year-old child and the pilot.

Landslide happened around 11:20am
Incident

The Rudraprayag landslide happened around 11:20am, with stones pouring down the slope and hitting pilgrims, palanquins, and porter operators while several people were trekking along the route.

According to Rudraprayag Superintendent of Police Akshay Prahlad Konde, police and District Disaster Response Force (DDRF) officers responded quickly to the situation and rescued the victims.

Char Dham Yatra
Yatra opening

The Char Dham Yatra 2025 season started on April 30 with Gangotri and Yamunotri Dham opening.

The doors of Kedarnath Dham were opened on May 2, followed by Badrinath on May 4.

The Char Dham Yatra is a major pilgrimage for Hindus, covering four sacred shrines in Uttarakhand: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath.

Thousands of devotees visit these holy sites every year.