More than 27 Lakhs Pilgrims visited Chardham this year
However, the number of devotees gradually increased in the following years. In 2018, the number of pilgrims reached 27.81 lakh. This time the figure is going to break this record. So far, 27.32 lakh pilgrims have arrived. More than three months left to complete the Yatra. In such a situation, the number of devotees is expected to cross 30 lakhs this time. The tourism department is assuming this figure as a big record. In such a situation, it is set to be recorded in the Limca Book of Records.
Chardham Yatra Pilgrims Stats (2012-2019)
Year |
No. of Devotees (in Lakhs) |
2012 |
27.23 |
2013 |
11.88 |
2014 |
3.33 |
2015 |
8.72 |
2016 |
15.13 |
2017 |
23.22 |
2018 |
27.81 |
2019 |
27.32 (till 03 August) |
” Leaving behind the bad time of 2013, devotees are going to create a new record this year. This is a great achievement. After the completion of Chardham Yatra, this figure of devotees will be recorded in the Limca Book of Records.” – Satpal Maharaj, Minister of Tourism Uttarakhand
Published Date: August 5, 2019