Dehradun, April 10 -- The surge in pilgrim enthusiasm suggests that this year's Uttarakhand Char Dham Yatra 2025 is poised to break all previous records. Helicopter bookings for up to 31 May for the Kedarnath Yatra filled up within mere hours of the opening for the first phase, underlining the overwhelming demand. As soon as reservations opened yesterday, all available slots for the month of May were booked swiftly. In all, over 23,000 bookings have been made on the first day itself. Consequently, devotees seeking helicopter services will have to wait until June, as the tickets for the month of May are no longer available.

The portals of Kedarnath Dham are set to open on 2 May, marking the commencement of heli services from Guptkashi, Si...