Uttarakhand's Badrinath Dham hit by heavy snowfall in March

Similar extreme weather hit Kedarnath earlier this year

Kedarnath saw similar extreme weather earlier this year, with 4 feet of snow and temperatures dropping to -16 Celsius.
Despite the tough conditions, security teams kept things safe with regular patrols.
Looking ahead: Kedarnath Dham will reopen for devotees on April 22 at 8am a big moment for pilgrims planning their visit this season.