Summary:
We are hopeful that the restoration work will begin within the next 2 to 3 days and conclude before the Char Dham Yatra begins.” Uttarkashi: A fresh spell of heavy snowfall in the upper Himalayan region has delayed restoration work at the flood-ravaged Yamunotri shrine.The revered shrine was damaged due to flash floods in July last year. “The 6-km-long trek route from Jankichatti to Yamunotri shrine has been blocked due to heavy snowfall as a result of which we are facing some difficulties in transporting construction material to the shrine. This has led to unease among the priest community on whether the repairs will be done in time for the Char Dham Yatra which begins on May 7. Its restoration has been delayed due to accumulation of snow in the upper Himalayan reaches..