💨 Abstract

The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand experienced a 31% decline in pilgrim footfall in the first two weeks of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. The SDC Foundation attributed this drop to heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, which affected travel confidence, particularly from key states like Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Rajasthan.

Courtesy: theprint.in