Gangotri-Yamunotri and Badrinath-Kedarnath Dham received snowfall yesterday. Gangotri Yamunotri Dham are also covered with snow. A white sheet of snow was spread in Mukhba and surrounding area in Gangotri Valley. On the other hand, Badrinath Kedarnath recieved 1 feet of snowfall.
Snowfall has also affected the works in Kedarnath. Apart from this, other high peaks including Hemkund Sahib, Valley of Flowers, Neeti Valley also received snowfall.
The Saptasringa peaks around Hemkund, situated at an altitude of 15225 feet, are completely covered with snow. Much of the snow has accumulated above Ghangharia, the main stop of Hemkund Sahib. Hemkund Sahib and Lokpal Laxman Temple doors are to open on next year.
Published Date: December 13, 2023