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Badrinath doors close for winter as Chardham Yatra ends with 51 lakh pilgrims, Kedarnath leads turnout

Despite natural disasters, over 51 lakh pilgrims visited the Chardham shrines this year, a significant increase from last year. Kedarnath saw the highest footfall, with Badrinath closing its doors for winter. The state government's focus on accessibility and safety, alongside infrastructure development, contributed to the surge in visitors, encouraging year-round tourism.