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Char Dham Yatra 2025 Begins with Gangotri and Yamunotri Portals Opened

Over 22 lakh devotees registered as the annual pilgrimage starts; Kedarnath and Badrinath to follow on May 2 and May 4 respectively.

The Char Dham Yatra is a very important pilgrimage in India. Yatra includes visits to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath.
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Millennials and Gen Z travellers are swapping party trails for pilgrimage paths.
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Overview

  • The 2025 Char Dham Yatra officially commenced on April 30 with the opening of Gangotri and Yamunotri shrines on Akshaya Tritiya.
  • Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami offered the first prayers at both shrines on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking the ceremonial start.
  • Nearly 6,000 security personnel, drones, and an integrated command center have been deployed to ensure the safety of pilgrims following recent security concerns.
  • The Kedarnath shrine is set to open on May 2, followed by Badrinath on May 4, with upgraded facilities and infrastructure in place for devotees.
  • Over ₹1,600 crore under the PRASHAD scheme has enhanced roads, rest stops, and facilities, while a new ropeway project promises to ease access to Kedarnath.