This decision comes a day after the Uttarakhand removed the limit on number of pilgrims allowed to undertake the Yatra, following which the State Government had issued standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the pilgrimage.
A total of 3,707 pilgrims visited the shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. Till 4 PM, a total of 1,275 people had visited the Badrinath shrine. With pilgrimage activity picking up following the latest developments, both the pilgrims and locals involved in various activities connected to the pilgrimage were enthusiastic.