Char Dham: 15 lakh online bookings in a fortnight

There were speculations that the Char Dham yatra would see a decrease in tourist numbers after the opening of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. However, officials stated that advance bookings surpassed the 15 lakh mark within a fortnight. This year, the pilgrimage to the Char Dham will start with the opening of the gates of Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri on May 10, followed by Badrinath on May 12.