Pilgrimage to Himalayan shrines Gangotri and Yamunotri reached a record this season, attracting 1,890,752 devotees, a 34.8% rise over last year. Gangotri drew 1,007,177 visitors and Yamunotri 884,841. The surge boosts Uttarkashi's religious tourism, as Char Dham and related sites report strong seasonal totals and ceremonial winter transfers of deities.
