Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Over 34,000 pilgrims visit Char Dham winter seats in Uttarakhand
After the four main holy places in Uttarakhand closed for the winter, many people are visiting the winter homes of these holy places.
Over 34,000 people have visited these winter homes since the main places closed.
The most visited winter home is Ukhimath.
The prime minister and the chief minister of Uttarakhand have both helped make this winter visit possible.
People from all over the world are coming to see these holy places and enjoy the natural beauty.
This is helping people in the area find jobs.
Over 34,000 pilgrims have visited the winter seats of the Char Dham shrines in Uttarakhand since their closure.
The most visited winter seat is Ukhimath, with 20,338 pilgrims.
Around 1,500 pilgrims visit these sites daily.
The winter pilgrimage was initiated in 2024-25, with 73,381 pilgrims visiting that year.
The prime minister's visit to promote winter pilgrimage has yielded positive results, boosting tourism and employment.
- Who
- Over 34,000 pilgrims from India and abroad
- What
- Visiting the winter seats of the Char Dham shrines
- When
- Since the closure of the Char Dham shrines this year
- Where
- Uttarakhand, India
- Why
- To visit the winter seats associated with the four shrines
- Total Pilgrims
- 34,140
- Most Visited Site
- Ukhimath
- Daily Visitors
- 1,500
- Pilgrimage Initiation Year
- 2024-25
- Previous Year Pilgrims
- 73,381