Dehradun, September 28, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand has witnessed a record influx of pilgrims this year, with Badrinath and Gangotri recording unprecedented footfall as the pilgrimage season continues.
According to the state government, more than 18.10 lakh devotees have visited Badrinath Dham so far, while Gangotri has recorded its highest-ever footfall of 8.41 lakh pilgrims.
Yamunotri has attracted more than 7.5 lakh devotees, while 15.57 lakh pilgrims have visited Kedarnath. Overall, 53,23,401 pilgrims have visited the four Char Dham shrines during the current pilgrimage season.
The combined footfall during the corresponding period last year was around 46 lakh. With nearly one-and-a-half months of the pilgrimage season still remaining, the state government expects the number of visitors to increase further.
The Hemkund Sahib pilgrimage has also recorded strong participation, with 3,52,765 devotees visiting the shrine so far. The government said this was the first time in several years that the number had crossed the three-lakh mark.
The pilgrimage is being conducted under enhanced monitoring, with arrangements focused on the safety and convenience of devotees. The Disaster Management Department has been kept on round-the-clock alert in Rudraprayag, Chamoli and Uttarkashi districts, which are among the key districts along the Char Dham route.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said the first phase of the yatra had been highly successful and that a large number of pilgrims were arriving during the second phase as well.
“Keeping this in view, all necessary arrangements have been made for a safe, smooth, and organised pilgrimage. The Disaster Management Department has been kept on alert in all districts connected with the yatra,” Dhami said.
He added that senior officials at the state and district levels were continuously reviewing arrangements to ensure the safety and convenience of devotees.
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