The number of pilgrims visiting Kedarnath daily has been set by the government in order to regulate the growing crowds. The determination of the number of passengers has also elicited conflicting reactions from transporters.
The authorities upped the pilgrim capacity to 15 thousand for Kedarnath and 5,000 for Yamunotri on Tuesday. People are now given the day of darshan at the registration counter once the number of passengers has been determined. At the Chardham Yatra registration station at ISBT, travellers heading to Kedarnath were given the date of May 20. On the one hand, the government claims that 30 lakh passengers have arrived, according to TGMO company secretary Himmat Singh Rawat.
Fixing the number of pilgrims visiting Kedarnath at 15 thousand per day, on the other hand, will generate complications for visitors from other countries. Those who have left their home after planning their trip. If he receives a date for darshan after 15 days of Rishikesh registration, he will be upset. The government should improve the system and boost the number of visitors to Kedarnath to 30,000. Many passengers have booked heli tickets, according to transporter Madan Kothari.
If they do not receive the Darshan date on that day, the ticket will be become unusable. By enhancing security conditions, the government should remove the number order for pilgrims to Kedarnath.
The administration has decided to increase the number of pilgrims visiting Kedarnath to 15,000 per day and 5,000 in Yamunotri per day. This decision was made based on a report from the local administration evaluating passenger convenience.
