Char Dham Yatra: Over 14 lakh visit Kedarnath so far; Badrinath sees 6000 devotees daily amid heavy rainfall

July 15, 2026

Dehradun: Despite persistent heavy rainfall across Uttarakhand, the flow of devotees undertaking the Char Dham Yatra has remained steady, with thousands of pilgrims continuing to visit the sacred shrines every day. Authorities said the enthusiasm among devotees has remained undeterred even as adverse weather conditions continue to affect several parts of the hill state.

Over 6000 pilgrims visit Badrinath Dham

According to officials, more than 6,000 pilgrims are visiting Shri Badrinath Dham every day, while the number of devotees who have offered prayers at Shri Kedarnath Dham has crossed the 14-lakh mark so far during the ongoing pilgrimage season. Officials have, however, appealed to pilgrims to remain cautious while travelling, as continuous rainfall has resulted in road blockages, slippery trekking routes, landslides and other weather-related challenges in several areas of Uttarakhand.

IMD issues orange alert 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for various parts of the state, particularly the hilly regions, including Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Pauri Garhwal, etc, warning of heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions. Authorities said elaborate arrangements made by the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee along with the local administration continue to remain in place to ensure the smooth conduct of the pilgrimage despite the challenging weather.

Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey had appealed to devotees and tourists to stay updated about weather forecasts throughout their journey and plan their travel accordingly. He had specifically advised pilgrims to exercise additional caution while planning their itinerary in view of the sensitivity of the weather conditions.

Pandey also urged pilgrims to strictly adhere to the advisories and guidelines issued by the district administration and local authorities during the pilgrimage. He said instructions had already been issued to all concerned government departments to ensure that adequate preparations and necessary arrangements remain in place for the safety and convenience of devotees undertaking the Char Dham Yatra.