India, July 30 -- The Char Dham Yatra to Kedarnath Dham has been suspended following a massive landslide at Munkatia between Sonprayag and Gaurikund in Rudraprayag district. The landslide, triggered by heavy overnight rain, washed away a 50-metre stretch of the road, cutting off the main route for vehicles and pedestrians, officials said.

Rudraprayag superintendent of police (SP) Akshay Prahlad Konde said the alternative route has also suffered significant damage, making movement unsafe. It is expected to take two to three days to restore the route, he said.

Ashish Dimri, a sub-inspector with the SDRF and head of the rescue team at the site, said a makeshift route had been carved out through the forest to bypass the landslide area. By 5...