Kedarnath Dham Yatra 2025: Chardham Yatra rests only on Kedarnath-Badrinath, landslide becomes a big challenge
This time natural disasters and heavy rains have had a profound impact on Chardham Yatra 2025 in Uttarakhand. Gangotri Dham Yatra is closed and Yamunotri Dham Yatra is closed due to the disaster in Uttarkashi district. In such a situation, the hopes of the devotees now rest only on Kedarnath Dham Yatra 2025 and Badrinath Dham Yatra 2025. However, landslides at various places on the way to both the Dhams (Chardham Yatra landslide news) remain the biggest challenge for the devotees.
Uttarkashi disaster affected Chardham Yatra
This time heavy rains and landslides have caused a deep blow to Chardham Yatra 2025. The disaster in Uttarkashi district has completely halted the journey to Gangotri and Yamunotri Dham. There is silence in the Dhams which used to resonate with the cheers of devotees today.
Usually the number of pilgrims decreases in the monsoon and picks up pace again in September, but this year the Uttarkashi disaster has proved to be a big obstacle for the Chardham Yatra.
Status of Kedarnath Dham Yatra 2025 and Badrinath Dham Yatra 2025
According to the data of the Tourism Department, more than 42.54 lakh devotees have visited the four Dhams so far during the Char Dham Yatra pilgrims 2025, which started from April 30 this year.
Kedarnath Dham Yatra 2025
So far 14.80 lakh devotees have visited. Every day 3–5 thousand devotees are reaching the temple via Sonprayag and Gaurikund. But the middle route is constantly being affected by landslides.
Badrinath Dham Yatra 2025
So far 12.78 lakh devotees have visited. Passengers are facing trouble due to the closure of the route due to continuous landslides in Lambagad and Kameda areas.
Gangotri Dham Yatra closed and Yamunotri Dham Yatra closed
Gangotri Dham Yatra
6.69 lakh pilgrims had visited, but after the disaster the journey is completely closed.
Yamunotri Dham Yatra
5.86 lakh devotees visited, but at present this Dham is also closed.
Devotees are now able to visit only Kedarnath and Badrinath.
Chardham Yatra monsoon update and suggestions for pilgrims
Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaj said that this time in the monsoon, incidents of landslides are happening more at various places. After the weather clears, the pace of travel will increase again.
Advice for pilgrims:
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Get the latest information about the weather before setting out on the journey.
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Be sure to check the administration's guidelines and updates on Chardham Yatra route condition.
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Be cautious on routes passing through disaster-prone areas.
Char Dham Yatra pilgrims 2025 (figures)
Pilgrims who have visited the Dham
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Kedarnath – 14.80 lakh
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Badrinath – 12.78 lakh
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Gangotri – 6.69 lakh
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Yamunotri – 5.86 lakh
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Hemkund Sahib – 2.49 lakh