Char Dham Yatra Gains Momentum with 20,000 Pilgrims Daily as Monsoon Recedes

As the monsoon retreats, the Char Dham Yatra has regained momentum, with over 20,000 pilgrims visiting the four sacred Himalayan temples—Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri—daily.

The pilgrimage typically slows down during the monsoon season due to frequent landslides that block access routes to these temples. However, with improved weather conditions, the Yatra has picked up pace once again.

On Monday alone, 20,497 devotees undertook the pilgrimage, with 7,350 visiting Kedarnath, 6,811 heading to Badrinath, 3,619 to Gangotri, and 2,717 to Yamunotri, according to data from temple committees.

So far this year, around 38 lakh pilgrims have visited the Char Dham, reflecting a significant rise after the monsoon slowdown. In fact, the Yatra to Kedarnath had to be temporarily suspended due to severe landslides that damaged trekking routes, causing road closures for nearly a month.

Despite these challenges, the post-monsoon phase of the Yatra is witnessing increased registrations, particularly for October and November. Officials anticipate a record-breaking number of pilgrims this year.