A trolley should be installed for trekkers and religious tourists travelling from Bhojbasa to Tapovan on the Gaumukh trek. The forest department should also undertake necessary steps for the convenience of those on the Gaumukh trek, said the chief secretary Utpal Kumar Singh. He said this after inspecting the trek along with the Uttarkashi District Magistrate Ashish Chauhan.
The Chief Secretary and district magistrate reached Tapovan on Monday. He sought information from the officials concerned about the movement of tourists and trekkers in the area. Singh also directed the forest department officials to undertake necessary measures on the trek. late on Monday night, they reached Gangotri where they inspected the bus station and sewer line.
It is pertinent to mention here that the chief secretary is in Uttarkashi to check the arrangements for the Char Dham Yatra. Earlier, on Saturday, the chief secretary had arrived at Gangotri where he paid his obeisance to goddess Ganga at the shrine. later, he held a meeting with the district level officials concerned regarding the facilities available for those undertaking the Char Dham Yatra. On Sunday, he left on foot to inspect the condition of the Gaumukh trek route and stayed overnight at Bhojbasa. Early on Monday morning, the chief secretary walked from Gaumukh to Tapovan where he sought information from forest department officials regarding the movement of visitors. Issuing directions to officials concerned for encouraging tourism in the area, Singh stressed that there should be no type of garbage littering the area.
They were directed to ensure inspection from Gangotri to check the level of sanitation. He also directed the forest department officials to ensure repair of the damaged route.
A trolley should also be set up in the near future at Bhojbasa. Singh also directed that additional toilets be provided and potable water facility be ensured on the Gaumukh route. Milestones should also be put up on the bridle path to give a correct idea of the distance to those using the route.