Char Dham Yatra: 39 pilgrims die so far; new advisory issued

Char Dham Yatra: 39 pilgrims die so far; new advisory issued

Uttarakhand | 39 pilgrims have died on the Char Dham Yatra route so far. The cause of death has been high blood pressure, cardiac-related issues and mountain sickness. Pilgrims who are medically unfit are being advised not to travel: DG Health Dr Shailja Bhatt

As part of Char Dhaam Yatra, pilgrims visit Yamunotri and Gangotri in Uttarkashi district, Kedarnath in Rudraprayag and Badrinath in Chamoli.