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Religion
Record Pilgrims Attend Char Dham Yatra; Badrinath & Gangotri Hit New Highs
✍️ DD India
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 08:34 AM
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The Char Dham Yatra witnessed an unprecedented influx of pilgrims, with Badrinath and Gangotri temples recording the highest visitor counts in recent history.
The Char Dham Yatra, a pilgrimage circuit covering four sacred sites in Uttarakhand, has recorded a record number of pilgrims this year.
According to the Uttarakhand Tourism Department, Badrinath temple and Gangotri temple both surpassed previous visitor records.
The increased footfall is attributed to improved infrastructure and better crowd management measures introduced by the state authorities.
Pilgrims from across the country and abroad participated, and the government has pledged to continue enhancing facilities to accommodate the growing numbers.
According to the Uttarakhand Tourism Department, Badrinath temple and Gangotri temple both surpassed previous visitor records.
The increased footfall is attributed to improved infrastructure and better crowd management measures introduced by the state authorities.
Pilgrims from across the country and abroad participated, and the government has pledged to continue enhancing facilities to accommodate the growing numbers.