Dehradun:
The Char Dham yatra in Garhwal Himalayas has received a record number of more than 18 lakh pilgrims within just over a month of its commencement this year, an official said.
By 4 pm on Thursday Badrinath had received 6,18,312 pilgrims and Kedarnath 5,98,590.
While Gangotri has received 3,33,9090 pilgrims and Yamunotri 2,50,398, Badrinath-Kedarnath temple committee media incharge Harish Gaud said.
The total number of pilgrims to visit the Himalayan temples so far is 18,01,209.
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