The Badrinath highway, a crucial route for the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, has been closed due to boulders on the road near Chamoli. The highway connects the town of Chamoli with the revered Hindu pilgrimage site of Badrinath, and its closure has caused inconvenience for tourists and locals alike. The boulders fell on the road due to heavy rain and snowfall in the region, and efforts are underway to clear the debris and reopen the highway.

The closure of the Badrinath highway is not an isolated incident. In recent years, Uttarakhand has witnessed a number of landslides and natural disasters that have disrupted the state’s tourism industry. The Char Dham Yatra, which attracts thousands of pilgrims every year, has also been affected by these incidents.

The state government has been taking steps to address these challenges, such as building better infrastructure and promoting alternative tourist destinations. However, the recent closure of the Badrinath highway highlights the need for more robust measures to deal with the impact of natural disasters on the state’s economy and people’s livelihoods.

Overall, the closure of the Badrinath highway due to boulders is a reminder of the challenges faced by Uttarakhand’s tourism industry, and the need for sustained efforts to mitigate the impact of natural disasters on the state’s economy and people’s lives.