The Uttarakhand Hotel Association (UHA) has welcomed the state government and Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam’s decision to offer a 50 per cent discount in their hotels for the Winter Yatra (Sheetkalin Yatra). In support of the initiative, the UHA has announced that its member hotels across Uttarakhand, including key pilgrimage destinations such as Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, and Chamoli, will also provide a 50 per cent discount to visitors.

Speaking to journalists, UHA President Sandeep Sahni said that a successful Winter Yatra has long been a goal for the state, and the government’s move will encourage more pilgrims to undertake the journey. He added that the initiative will help boost local tourism, curb migration, and create employment opportunities for youth in their home districts.

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Sahni further noted that former Chief Minister Harish Rawat has expressed his intention to participate in the Winter Yatra at two stages, highlighting the pilgrimage’s importance for Uttarakhand’s development.

Sanjay Agarwal, President of the Mussoorie Hotel Association, said that hoteliers are encouraged by the government’s announcement and are ready to extend similar discounts to pilgrims. Local hoteliers will be urged to provide a 50 per cent discount on accommodations for travellers on the Chardham Winter Yatra route.

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Also present at the event were Deepak Agarwal, General Secretary of the Uttarakhand Hotel Association, and Ajay Bhargav, General Secretary of the Mussoorie Hotel Association.