Rishikesh, April 30 -- After the Char Dham Yatra 2025 began on Wednesday, more than 22 lakh devotees registered for the pilgrimage at Rishikesh Transit Camp in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, and headed towards their destination, said Special Duty Officer, Prajapati Natiyal.

As per Nautiyal, "special security mobile teams" have been deployed for the safety of pilgrims.

Offline registrations for the Yatra started earlier on Monday in Haridwar.

Special registration counters have been set up for individuals with disabilities, senior citizens, and foreign nationals. Additionally, 20 free registration counters have been installed, District Tourism Officer Shushil Nautiyal said.

Earlier in the morning, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami...