India: Kanwar Yatra pilgrimage in Uttarakhand state July 28 - August 9

Event

Road closures, traffic congestion, and an increased police presence are expected in Uttarakhand state and other regions in northern India during the Kanwar Yatra pilgrimage from July 28 to August 9, with peak movement anticipated starting August 3. Millions of pilgrims are expected to travel from their home states during this period to the Ganges River in Haridwar, Gaumukh, and Gangotri (Uttarakhand state) to draw sacred water and return with it as offerings to local shrines or prominent temples.

Advice

Individuals in Uttarakhand state are advised to obey all instructions issued by local authorities and allow additional time to travel around pilgrim sites through August 9.