The sacred Hemkund Yatra is set to begin on May 25 from Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib, a Gurdwara located in the Himalayas. (Pic credits PTI/AFP and File pic)

Before the opening of the gates, Chamoli Police intensified preparations, conducted a field inspection of the walking route, and took stock of the security arrangements.

As per information, Hemkund Sahib, a renowned Sikh pilgrimage site in Uttarakhand, would open its doors for devotees on May 25.

In a bid to streamline the registration process, this year, the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB) has introduced Aadhar Authentication and eKYC to register for the Char Dham and Hemkund Sahib Yatra.

With Aadhaar-based online registration, authorities can monitor pilgrim movements and prepare better to avoid overcrowding at temples..

Situated at a height of over 15,000 feet above sea level in the Himalayan ranges of district Chamoli , Sri Hemkunt Sahib has emerged as a popular centre of Sikh Pilgrimage which is visited by thousands of devotees from all over the world every summer.