The Chardham Yatra in Uttarakhand has set a new record with over 31 lakh pilgrims visiting within just 55 days of its commencement on April 19, 2026. Kedarnath saw the highest footfall with over 11 lakh visitors, followed by Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. With this trend, it is expected to surpass last year's total of 51 lakh pilgrims. The surge in visitors has boosted the local economy, benefiting hotels and transport services, while authorities use CCTV and drones for crowd management. https://argusnews.in/national/char-dham-yatra-record-31-lakh-pilgrims-55-days #creator program