3. INTRODUCTION
Project - Char Dham Expressway National Highway
Maintained By - National Highways Authority of India
Length of Project – 719.00KM
Major Junctions – North end : Mana
South end : Rishikesh
State - Uttrakhand
4. Route Allignment
Originating from Rishikesh, Char Dham highway network will have four distinct routes,
From west to east and south to north.
Rishikesh–Yamunotri
◦ Rishikesh
◦ Dharasu, NH 94, 144 km from Rishikesh
◦ Yamunotri, NH 94, 95 km from Dharasu
Rishikesh–Gangotri (same route are previous one till Dharasu). This will take the railway and Char Dham road highway at Gangotri close to the large disputed India-
China border area of Nelang Valley which is currently in India's operational control.
◦ Rishikesh
◦ Dharasu, NH 94, 144 km from Rishikesh
◦ Gangotri, NH 108, 124 km from Dharasu
Rishikesh–Kedarnath
◦ Rishikesh
◦ Rudraprayag, NH 58, 140 km from Rishikesh
◦ Gaurikund (trek to Kedarnath), NH 109, 76 km from Rudraprayag
Rishikesh-Badrinath (same route are previous one till Rudraprayag). This will take the railway and Char Dham road highway at Badrinath closer to the disputed valley on
India-China border area of Barahoti which is currently in India's operational control.
◦ Rishikesh
◦ Rudraprayag, NH 58, 140 km from Rishikesh
◦ Joshimath
◦ Mana (trek to Badrinath), NH 58, 140 km from Rudraprayag
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6. Benefits of Char Dham Highway Development
Project:
Benefits of Char Dham Highway Development Project:
It will boost the economy and travel industry in Uttarakhand.
Decrements in the numbers of road accidents.
Two lane road, bridges and tunnels will decrease the overall time (30% to 40%) of travel and fuel
cost.
New signboards and security measures help drivers to drive more safely.
It will develop the trust and security between pilgrims and travelers for a safe journey.
New jobs helps local folks to make them financially strong which will decrease the migration.
It helps army in the security of Indian border along with China.
