Char Dham Yatra

Despite challenging weather in Uttarakhand, the Chardham Yatra and Hemkund Sahib pilgrimage broke all records, with 41,12,995 devotees visiting by July 28, 2025. Kedarnath led with 14,39,666 visitors, followed by Badrinath (12,05,798), Gangotri (6,62,989), Yamunotri (5,80,433), and Hemkund Sahib (2,23,809). With around 2,000 daily registrations, the growing number of pilgrims reflects their unwavering devotion.

The Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) has urged police intervention against individuals spreading misleading information on social media, allegedly charging devotees under the false pretext of offering online darshan or puja services at the sacred Badrinath and Kedarnath temples. The committee has called for strict action to curb such fraudulent activities and protect the faith and trust of pilgrims.

Union Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu said that heli services for Chardham Yatra in Uttarakhand will be operated with new standards. Safety of passengers is a priority. Heliports and helipads are being expanded in hilly states and 18 heliports are being developed in Uttarakhand. Emphasis is also being laid on strengthening ATC in Chardham Yatra. Check Uttarakhand Char Dham Helicopter Tours

The monsoon is in full force in Uttarakhand, yet the devotion for the Char Dham Yatra remains unwavering. Despite heavy rains, cloudbursts, landslides, and overflowing rivers, pilgrims continue to flock to the sacred sites, including Hemkund Sahib. Data up to July 6 shows 13,254 visitors, with 5,892 at Badrinath Dham, 2,151 at Shri Hemkund Sahib, 3,124 at Kedarnath Dham, 1,983 at Gangotri, and 104 at Gaumukh, reflecting the enduring faith amidst challenging weather.

Passenger vehicles traveling to Chopta, Char Dham, and other hill destinations in Uttarakhand must now possess a valid Green Card to operate on hilly routes. Without it, such vehicles will not be permitted to ply in these regions.

In the interest of road safety and regulatory compliance, authorities have strictly directed that no passenger vehicle traveling to Chopta or other popular hill stations should be allowed on mountain roads without a Green Card under any circumstances. Check Green Card Registration Guide.