By Admin 
Petrol-Diesel News: At present the tourism season is at its peak in Uttarakhand. Lakhs of devotees are arriving in Chardham Yatra. A huge crowd is being seen on the roads leading to Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. But this time the journey of devotees is becoming much more expensive than before. On one hand, the prices of petrol and diesel are continuously increasing, while on the other hand, hotel and taxi businessmen have also increased their rates. In such a situation, the pockets of those undertaking Char Dham Yatra are getting double hit.
Petrol and diesel increased the problem
In the last few weeks, the prices of petrol and diesel have increased in the entire country including Uttarakhand. Its effect is now directly visible on travel expenses. Taxi drivers say that due to diesel being expensive, increasing the fare has become a compulsion for them. He says that the cost of vehicles is already high on hilly roads and now due to cost of oil the cost has increased further.
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Taxi fare increased on Chardham route
There has been a big increase in the fares of taxis going to Chardham from Dehradun, Haridwar and Rishikesh. According to the information, taxi fare on Badrinath route has increased by 15 to 20 percent. Passengers going to Kedarnath are also having to pay more and the fare on Hemkund Sahib route has also become more expensive than before. The journey which earlier used to be completed in Rs 25 to 30 thousand, now passengers have to spend several thousand rupees more for the same.
Hoteliers also increased rates
Not only taxis, prices of hotels and guest houses have also increased rapidly. Hotel businessmen say that the cost of electricity has increased, cooking gas has become expensive and the cost of transportation of goods has also increased. In such a situation, the cost of running a hotel has increased. For this reason the room rates have had to be increased. At many places even normal hotel rooms are available at double the price during peak season. Devotees are now facing difficulty even in finding budget hotels.
Increased concern of devotees
Travelers say that Chardham Yatra is no longer as cheap as before. The budget of many families has deteriorated. Especially for middle class families, it is becoming difficult to handle travel expenses. Some devotees say that there is faith, but everything has become so expensive that it is difficult to manage the expenses.
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What is the argument of tourism businessmen?
Taxi and hotel businessmen say that they are increasing prices out of compulsion. According to him, oil is expensive, supply costs have increased, the season is short and the entire year’s earnings are made in these months only. For this reason they are collecting all the money from the passengers.
What should passengers do?
If you are planning Chardham Yatra, then it is important to prepare in advance. Book hotel in advance, decide taxi fare in advance. Also avoid traveling on pick dates and compare bookings online. This can reduce expenses to some extent.
Travel may become more expensive in future?
Experts believe that if the prices of petrol and diesel continue to rise like this, then the Chardham Yatra may become more expensive in the coming days. At present, the number of devotees is continuously increasing, but rising inflation has definitely made their pockets loose.