Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami initiated the annual Char Dham Yatra from the Char Dham Yatra Transit Camp in Rishikesh, officially starting one of the most sacred pilgrimages in Sanatan Dharma. The Chief Minister interacted with devotees, offering his greetings and best wishes for a safe and spiritually enriching journey. The Uttarakhand government has organized comprehensive facilities at the transit camp to ensure the comfort and safety of pilgrims.
More than 30 counters have been established at the transit camp for offline registration, along with provisions for healthcare, medicines, drinking water, and sanitation. Chief Minister Dhami personally assessed the camp’s readiness and expressed contentment with the arrangements made. Offline registration for the yatra commenced on April 10 and saw a strong response, with 2,713 devotees registering on the first day itself.
The official data reveals that 683 pilgrims registered for Yamunotri, 690 for Gangotri, 667 for Kedarnath, and 673 for Badrinath. Online registration had already started on March 6. The Char Dham Yatra is scheduled to start officially on April 19, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, when the portals of Gangotri and Yamunotri temples will open for devotees.
