After chief minister Tirath Singh Rawat announced the postponement of the Char Dham Yatra amid the rising cases of Covid-19, the government has instructed that other bookings be cancelled and that those who had booked helicopter service should be refunded.

Every year thousands of pilgrims visit Uttarakhnd for Char Dham Yatra. Keeping in mind the safety of pilgrims from across India and abroad, the has decided to postpone the Yatra. Directions have been given to Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN) to refund the amount for helicopter bookings after excluding the processing fee of Rs 200. The amount will be deposited in the bank accounts of the pilgrims.