The Kedarnath Dham pilgrhas crossed the 16 lakh mark in 2026, with the total number of recorded visitors reaching 16,07,684. The latest figures show that 12,844 pilgrims arrived at the shrine on 2 October alone.
Pilgrims from across India and other countries continue to visit Kedarnath Dham for darshan. The figures were shared in an update attributed to Rudraprayag Police on 2 October 2026.
Latest pilgrfigures
The current tally shows:
- Visitors recorded on 2 October: 12,844
- Total visitors recorded so far: 16,07,684
- Pilgryear: 2026
The update indicates that arrivals are continuing, with the cumulative count now standing above 16 lakh. No further information about crowd management, facilities, weather or travel arrangements was included in the available figures.
Ongoing visitor movement
Kedarnath Dham continues to receive pilgrims seeking darshan. The latest daily figure adds to the season’s overall visitor count and reflects continued movement towards the shrine.
The figures represent the position reported on 2 October 2026. Any subsequent change in daily arrivals or the cumulative total would depend on a later official update.
Conclusion
Kedarnath Dham recorded 12,844 arrivals on 2 October, taking the 2026 cumulative pilgrcount to 16,07,684, with visitors from India and abroad continuing to arrive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many pilgrims visited Kedarnath Dham on 2 October?
A total of 12,844 pilgrims reached Kedarnath Dham on 2 October 2026.
Q. What is the total number of visitors recorded in 2026?
The cumulative number of recorded visitors is 16,07,684.
Q. Has the Kedarnath pilgrcrossed 16 lakh visitors?
Yes. The reported cumulative figure of 16,07,684 is above 16 lakh.
Q. Where are the pilgrims visiting from?
The update says pilgrims are arriving from India and abroad.
Q. Who shared the latest figures?
The figures were attributed to Rudraprayag Police.
