More than 8 lakh pilgrims have visited the Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri shrines since the Chardham Yatra began on April 22, according to a report released on Tuesday by the Uttarakhand Tourism Department.
Extending a hearty welcome to the Char Dham pilgrims this year, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday advised the devotees to plan for the pilgrimage only after clearing all medical tests, including for Covid-19.
New Delhi [India], April 25 (ANI/SRV): The Chardham Yatra, a spiritual journey to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath, will start on April 27, 2023, and the government has taken extra safety measures to ensure the safety of devotees. Devotees can do the registration online through
The first batch of pilgrims left Haridwar for the Chardham Yatra on Saturday. The Yatra began today from Yamunotri Dham on the auspicious occasion of Akshay Tritiya.
"Char Dham Yatra began from Yamunotri Dham today. After this, the portals of Gangotri Dham will open today, Kedarnath Dham on April 25 and Badrinath Dham on April 27. The first puja today was held on behalf of PM Modi," said CM Dhami.
While participating in the launch program of 'Rishikesh to Char Dham Yatra - 2023" at ISBT Rishikesh, CM Dhami said, "I pray to Baba Kedar, Badrivishal, Maa Gangotri and Maa Yamanotri that like last year, the Char Dham Yatra should be completed safely with joy and pomp".
The Badrinath Dham, part of the 'Char Dham' pilgrimage yatra, located in Garhwal hill tracks in the Chamoli district along the banks of the Alaknanda River was seen enveloped in snow on Thursday morning.
The preparations for the upcoming Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand are in the final stages with the registration of the pilgrims coming on the pilgrimage to be verified, said the officials.