Girwar Rawat, Regional Manager of GMVN, elaborated: “GMVN has 15 establishments along the Kedarnath Yatra route, including the Dhyan Gufa (meditation cave). Collectively, these have generated revenue of Rs 3.80 crore within a month.”He further estimated the broader economic impact, adding, “An average pilgrim spends a minimum of Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,000 on accommodation and food, through which hotels and restaurants alone have collectively garnered Rs 100 crore in business.”The journey to the Dham often begins with shuttle services connecting Sonprayag to Gaurikund. Kulwant Singh Chauhan, Assistant Transport Officer, Rudraprayag, detailed their contribution: “This year, 225 vehicles are registered for the shuttle service for the Shri Kedarnath Dham Yatra. As of Sunday, 7 lakh pilgrims have reached the Dham, indicating that taxi operators have earned approximately Rs 7 crore through these shuttle services so far.”Maya Ram Goswami, a leader of the Gaurikund Vyapar Sangh and State President of Bajrang Sena, told TNIE, “The Shri Kedarnath Dham Yatra is growing in scope every year. This year too, the pilgrimage is proceeding historically, and in Gaurikund alone, there are about 350 establishments that arrange for pilgrims’ stay and food.”
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