“As of Friday, a total of 3,573,554 devotees have already visited the four dhams and Hemkund Sahib this year,” an official revealed.”To date, 1,149,662 devotees have visited Kedarnath, 995,930 have paid homage at Badrinath, 587,568 at Yamunotri, 673,179 at Gangotri, and 167,215 at Hemkund Sahib,” said Pradeep Chauhan, spokesperson for the Char Dham Yatra wing.However, compared to last year’s figures, the number of pilgrims has decreased. During the same period last year, 3,943,615 devotees undertook the Char Dham Yatra, whereas this year, only 3,554,039 pilgrims have reached the sacred sites so far. This decline of 389,576 pilgrims is attributed to inclement weather and landslides that disrupted the Yatra for seven days.According to the Uttarakhand Tourism Department’s Yatra Division, the nine operating airlines include Aryan, Trans Bharat, Pawan Hans, Thumby Aviation, Global Vectra, Himalayan, Crystal Aviation, and Aero. These airlines operate from four bases: Narayankoti, Phata, Shersi, and Sonprayag, ensuring convenient access to Kedarnath for devotees undertaking the revered Char Dham Yatra.”The Badri Kedar Temple Committee has approved a budget of ₹116.24 crore to enhance facilities for Char Dham pilgrims this year,” committee chairman Ajendra Ajay told TNIE.Ajendra Ajay noted that the budget allocation aims to provide better amenities and services to devotees undertaking the sacred Yatra. The committee has proposed a revenue of ₹54.44 crore for Badrinath Dham and ₹62.24 crore for Kedarnath Dham. “The budget will cater to various needs of pilgrims, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience,” Ajay said, highlighting the committee’s efforts to improve infrastructure and services.
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