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Uttarakhand’s Char Dham Yatra has recorded over 53 lakh pilgrims this season, with Badrinath and Gangotri witnessing record footfall. The State government has stepped up monitoring and preparedness, while Hemkund Sahib has also crossed three lakh visitors.

The Char Dham Yatra has been suspended from Saturday afternoon until Sunday following red and orange rain alerts issued for several Uttarakhand districts. Officials said the pilgrimage will resume once weather conditions normalise, with district magistrates directed to take necessary measures

The Char Dham Yatra was suspended for two days after landslides blocked multiple pilgrimage routes and the weather department issued a heavy rain alert. Authorities halted the pilgrimage to ensure devotees' safety, saying it will resume once conditions improve and roads are cleared

A 60-year-old doctor from Hyderabad lost over Rs. 3 lakh after booking a fake helicopter package for the Char Dham Yatra through an Instagram advertisement. The fraud was discovered after hotels and the helicopter operator confirmed that no booking had been made.

Kedarnath Dham is witnessing a heavy influx of pilgrims during the peak pilgrimage season, with over 12.7 lakh devotees visiting the shrine this year. While devotees praised the facilities, some expressed concerns over horse and mule movement on the trekking route

Rescue teams in Kedarnath Temple airlifted two ailing pilgrims for advanced treatment amid the ongoing Char Dham Yatra rush. Meanwhile, Badrinath Temple recorded over 5.56 lakh devotees within a month, surpassing previous pilgrimage records

Authorities have set up health screening camps and OPDs along the Char Dham Yatra route, including Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath, to monitor pilgrims’ health, especially older travellers, and ensure safe passage through the high-altitude journey

The Char Dham Yatra has begun with the opening of Yamunotri and Gangotri, following a traditional clockwise route. Devotees embark on a spiritually significant journey through Kedarnath and Badrinath, with lakhs registering this year

The Char Dham Yatra began with the opening of Gangotri Temple and Yamunotri Temple on Akshaya Tritiya. CM Pushkar Singh Dhami assured smooth arrangements as new entry rules and restrictions sparked attention

The Yamunotri Temple Committee announced open entry for all devotees at Yamunotri Dham regardless of religion or caste. The decision comes ahead of the Char Dham Yatra beginning April 19

The portals of Shri Kedarnath Dham were closed on Thursday morning for winter as Baba Kedar’s ‘doli’ began its journey to Omkareshwar Temple, Ukhimath. With this, three of the four Char Dham shrines have closed for the season.

The temporary suspension had been imposed on Sunday as a precautionary measure to protect the lives and property of pilgrims and residents amid severe weather

The move has been made to safeguard the lives and property of thousands of pilgrims and residents amid deteriorating weather conditions in the region

The recent helicopter accident in Uttarakhand, the fifth during the 2025 Char Dham Yatra season, has once again sparked concerns over safety violations, ecological damage, and commercial pressures

A helicopter crash near Guptkashi killed seven people returning from Kedarnath. Uttarakhand suspended Char Dham heli services for two days. CM Dhami ordered a high-level probe, safety SOPs, and better weather monitoring to prevent such incidents in the future

Amid vedic chants, the doors of the temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu were opened at 6 am

The Char Dham Yatra officially began on April 30 with the ceremonial opening of the portals of Yamunotri and Gangotri Dhams on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya

The doors of Kedarnath Dham were opened amid grand religious ceremonies and the chanting of Vedic hymns in the presence of thousands of devotees

On April 10, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the state government is dedicated to ensuring the safety of Char Dham Yatra pilgrims, as this pilgrimage is vital for the state's economy.

Announcement of dates for Char Dham Yatra is an ill-thought move against the backdrop of continued fears over land subsidence