The Kanwar Yatra is set to begin on July 11, 2025, drawing millions of Lord Shiva devotees from across the region. With such a massive influx of pilgrims, authorities in Delhi-NCR have rolled out comprehensive travel advisories and route diversions to ensure both the safety of the Kanwariyas and smooth movement for local commuters.
Special Arrangements for Kanwar Yatra 2025
This year, the preparations for the Yatra are more robust than ever. Key measures include:
- Mandatory QR code stickers for all eateries along the routes.
- Drone surveillance to monitor the movement of pilgrims.
- Strict bans on meat and alcohol along the Yatra paths.
- Enhanced traffic management to prevent congestion and ensure emergency access.
Delhi on High Alert: Key Routes and Traffic Impact
Delhi will experience significant traffic disruptions on several major roads as Kanwariyas traverse the city to collect holy Gangajal. The most affected routes include:
- Wazirabad Road
- GT Road
- Loni Road
- NH-24
- Road Number 56
- Kalindi Kunj Road
- Mathura Road
- Ring Road
- ISBT Kashmiri Gate
- Rani Jhansi Road
- Ridge Road
- Dhaula Kuan
Estimated Pilgrim Influx: Around 1.5 to 2 million Kanwariyas are expected to pass through Delhi, entering from various UP borders.
Main Entry and Exit Points
- Entry: Apsara Border, Bhopura Border, Loni Border, Maharajpur Border, Kalindi Kunj Border, Ghazipur Border, Chilla Border
- Exit (towards Haryana/Rajasthan): Rajokri Border, Badarpur Border, Singhu Border, Tikri Border
Additional Traffic Hotspots
Expect congestion on:
- Nangloi-Najafgarh Road
- Firni Road
- Zakhira
- Rohtak Road
- Madipur
- Peeragarhi
- Nangloi
- Madhuban Chowk
- Mukarba Chowk
- Keshopur Mandi
- Janakpuri
- Pankha Road
- Devprakash Shastri Marg
- Geeta Colony Pushta Road
- Salimgarh Bypass
- Indralok
- Outer Ring Road
- Barf Khana Chowk
- Boulevard Road
- Azad Market
- Gokulpuri Flyover
- 66 Foota Road
- Maujpur Chowk
- Seelampur Metro Station
- Welcome
- Shahdara
Noida: Diversions and Restrictions
To accommodate the Yatra, Noida authorities have announced several diversions, especially for commercial vehicles:
- Goods vehicles from Chilla Red Light heading to Ghaziabad, Hapur, or Moradabad must use the Eastern Peripheral Expressway via the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway.
- Similar diversions for vehicles using DND Flyway, Delhi-Badarpur Border, or Okhla Barrage.
- Trucks from NIB, Model Town, Chhijarsi, and Taj Highway are also redirected to the Eastern Peripheral.
- MP-01 elevated road users will be shifted to the same expressway.
- Chilla Red Light to Pakshi Vihar Gate will be completely closed to vehicles.
Greater Noida
- Vehicles from Aligarh, Bulandshahr, Sikandrabad (via NH-91 Dadri) must take the Eastern Peripheral Expressway to reach Delhi.
- Traffic from Pari Chowk to Delhi will be diverted at Sirsa roundabout.
Ghaziabad: Traffic Management and Restrictions
Ghaziabad’s Kanwar Yatra routes cover:
- 25 km: Muradnagar to Tila Morh
- 42.5 km: Kadrabad border to Delhi-Ghaziabad border
- 53 km: Delhi-Meerut Expressway and NH-9
Key Restrictions:
- Heavy vehicles rerouted via NH-9 and Eastern Peripheral Expressway.
- Around 600 traffic police and officials deployed for enforcement.
- Entry from Delhi’s Loni Border, Tulsi Niketan Border, Seemapuri Border, and Anand Vihar Border into Ghaziabad is completely restricted.
- Vehicles heading to Haridwar, Amroha, Moradabad, Lucknow, etc., must use UP Gate (Ghazipur Border) and NH-09 to reach the Eastern Peripheral Expressway.
- Traffic from Baghpat to Delhi is rerouted from Tronica City to Sonia Vihar.
- Heavy vehicles from Loni Border to Loni town are not allowed.
- No entry for heavy vehicles into Indirapuram via NH-09 from Gaur Green, Khoda, Kalapatthar, Sector 62, Chhijarsi, and Kanawani Pushta.
Meerut: Lane Allocation and Diversions
- Heavy vehicles from Delhi to Dehradun will be diverted through Hapur, Kithor, and Mawana from Dasna Interchange starting July 10.
- Light vehicles will follow the same route from July 19.
- Lane allocation: One lane for Kanwariyas, another for local residents.
- QRT teams stationed at key points for rapid response to traffic jams.
- Drones and CCTV used for real-time monitoring and quick action in case of congestion.
Essential Travel Tips
- Avoid non-essential travel on major Yatra routes from July 11 to July 25.
- Stay updated with local advisories and traffic updates.
- Cooperate with law enforcement and follow diversion signs.
- Plan alternate routes in advance to prevent delays.
The Kanwar Yatra is a time of devotion and celebration, but it also brings unique challenges for commuters in Delhi-NCR. With proactive planning and cooperation, both devotees and residents can navigate this period smoothly and safely.
