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Uttarakhand Char Dham Yatra Draws 63 Lakh Pilgrims, CM Dhami Announces Milestone
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 01:46 AM
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The Uttarakhand Char Dham Yatra has attracted 63 lakh pilgrims, a record figure, as Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced a significant milestone during the event.
The annual Uttarakhand Char Dham Yatra, a major pilgrimage circuit that includes Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri, has seen an unprecedented turnout this year, with 63 lakh devotees making the trek.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami highlighted the record number of pilgrims during a press briefing, noting that the figure surpasses previous years and reflects the growing popularity of the pilgrimage.
Dhami also revealed that the state has reached a milestone in infrastructure development along the route, with new roads, accommodation facilities and safety measures being implemented to support the influx of visitors.
The government plans to continue expanding services and improving accessibility, aiming to make the Char Dham Yatra a safer and more convenient experience for all pilgrims.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami highlighted the record number of pilgrims during a press briefing, noting that the figure surpasses previous years and reflects the growing popularity of the pilgrimage.
Dhami also revealed that the state has reached a milestone in infrastructure development along the route, with new roads, accommodation facilities and safety measures being implemented to support the influx of visitors.
The government plans to continue expanding services and improving accessibility, aiming to make the Char Dham Yatra a safer and more convenient experience for all pilgrims.