Dehradun, (PTI) The number of pilgrims visiting the Char Dhams located in the high Garhwal Himalayan region of Uttarakhand has crossed the 50-lakh mark for the first time.
Police said that a record number of pilgrims from across the country and abroad are arriving here to visit the world-famous Char Dhams — Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. So far 50 lakh pilgrims have reached here for the pilgrimage.
According to statistics, till October 16, the number of pilgrims visiting Char Dham has crossed 50 lakh. Along with this, about 5.41 lakh vehicles have also reached Char Dham.
