Char Dham Yatra 2026: Record broken for Char Dham Yatra, more than 18 lakh registrations; Most passion for Kedarnath

Dehradun/Rishikesh: The enthusiasm of the devotees regarding the world famous Chardham Yatra 2026 in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand is at its peak. According to official data, till the evening of April 15, the registration figure has crossed 18 lakh. There is maximum competition for darshan of Baba Kedar, while there are long queues for Badrinath and other Dhams also. Now the biggest challenge before the administration is to control the recent snowfall and huge crowd. Mathematics of registration: How many devotees for which Dham? According to the latest report released by the Tourism Department, Baba Kedarnath remains the first choice of the devotees. A look at the Dham wise figures: Name of Dham Total Registration (till April 15) Kedarnath 5.96 lakh Badrinath 5.10 lakh Gangotri 3.06 lakh Yamunotri 2.98 lakh Hemkund Sahib 16,250 Snowfall and challenges of administration Fresh snowfall in the Himalayan regions just before the start of Chardham Yatra has increased the concerns of the local administration. The work of removing snow from the roads of Kedarnath and Badrinath is going on war footing. Officials say that the safety of passengers is paramount, hence passengers will be allowed to proceed only on the basis of moment-to-moment weather information. Caution! Cyber ​​​​thugs became active in the name of travel booking. Amidst the great enthusiasm of the devotees, cyber criminals have also started laying traps. The Cyber Wing (I4C) of the Union Home Ministry has issued a red alert for the travelers. Helicopter Ticket Scam: Fraudsters are luring cheap helicopter tickets and VIP darshan to Kedarnath by creating fake websites. Fake Websites: Scammers are using fake websites that look exactly like the official government portal. WhatsApp Scam: By running advertisements on Google, travelers are added to WhatsApp groups and huge amounts of money are demanded from them in the name of booking. Government advice: Devotees should register only on the official website registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in. Do not trust any unknown link or social media advertisement. Ruckus among temple committees: Controversy over entry of non-Hindus. A new controversy has also arisen before the start of the Yatra this year. There is a heated debate over the entry of non-Sanatanis and non-Hindus into the Kedarnath and Badrinath temple committees. Some Hindu organizations and temple committees have demanded strict rules to maintain the dignity of the Dhams, on which the administration is keeping an eye.