Uttarakhand, April 30 -- Garhwal Divisional Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey confirmed that all arrangements for the Char Dham Yatra 2025 have been completed, as the annual pilgrimage commenced on Wednesday.

Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Pandey said, "All preparations have been done for the Char Dham Yatra. We prayed to Goddess Ganga to make this yatra successful. The safety of the devotees will be our priority." He also informed that the paramilitary forces and police officials will ensure the smooth and safe travel of pilgrims along the route.

The Char Dham Yatra, which encompasses visits to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath, is one of the most significant pilgrimages in India, attracting lakhs of people every year....