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Mountains Gasp: 12 KM Jam from Joshimath to Vishnuprayag on Long Weekend.
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News18•02-10-2026, 22:09
Mountains Gasp: 12 KM Jam from Joshimath to Vishnuprayag on Long Weekend.
- •A 11-12 kilometer long jam occurred on the Badrinath National Highway in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
- •Vehicles crawled from morning till late night on Friday, stranding thousands of pilgrims in the dark.
- •Long queues of vehicles were seen from Joshimath to Vishnuprayag and Baldoora Bridge.
- •The main reason for the jam is debris on the road from the monsoon, which the administration has not fully cleared.
- •Increased pilgrim rush due to Pitru Paksha has significantly raised vehicle pressure on the highway.
Key Questions Answered
The massive 11 to 12 kilometer traffic jam was caused by unremoved monsoon debris narrowing the road at various points, combined with a sudden heavy surge of vehicle pressure from both sides during the long weekend.
The volume of pilgrims traveling to Badrinath Dham has significantly increased due to Pitru Paksha, as people travel to perform Tarpan and Pind Daan rituals.
The severe traffic congestion stretched over 11 to 12 kilometers beyond Joshimath, impacting locations including the main market, Narsingh Temple, Zero Band, Marwari, Marwari Bridge, Vishnuprayag, and Baldoora Bridge.
