4.63 lakh pilgrims complete Char Dham darshan, alert amid rain disruptions

April 30, 2026

By the 12th day of the Char Dham Yatra, over 4.63 lakh pilgrims have visited the four Dhams. Under the Kedarnath Yatra, pilgrims are being continuously dispatched to the Dham after biometric registration at Sonprayag.

Biometric checks continue, thousands head to Kedarnath
Since Wednesday morning, approximately 6,000 pilgrims have been dispatched to Kedarnath Dham. Registration and travel arrangements are proceeding smoothly under the administration’s supervision, while teams have been placed on alert along the route.

Rain disrupts Badrinath route, administration on alert
Pilgrims heading to Badrinath Dham faced some difficulties due to rain in Chamoli district. Devotees were seen traveling wearing raincoats, although their enthusiasm remained intact despite the change in weather. The administration has increased vigilance and advised pilgrims to exercise caution.

Spiritual fervor, rescue efforts mark the yatra
The divine spectacle of the evening aarti at Kedarnath Dham is attracting devotees, where the entire complex becomes filled with devotion amidst chanting of mantras and chants of “Har Har Mahadev.” Meanwhile, the administration provided timely relief to a heart patient by sending him to a higher center via heli ambulance. Meanwhile, singer Kailash Kher, who visited Badrinath Dham, praised the arrangements.

Police assistance ensures safety of pilgrims
The police acted promptly in locating and safely reuniting a pilgrim’s lost wife in Kedarnath. The pilgrim expressed his gratitude to the Uttarakhand Police for this.