Char Dham Yatra: Registration, opening dates, timings & routes

By: ET Online May 5, 2024

Char Dham Yatra registration

Register for Char Dham Yatra & access Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunotri, & Gangotri. Image Source: iStock

Opening dates & timings

Gangotri, Yamunotri, & Kedarnath open on May 10 while Badrinath opens on May 12. Gangotri at 12:25 pm, Badrinath at 6 am, Kedarnath at 7 am. Image Source: iStock

Dham closure periods

Shut for about six months from October/November to April/May. Image Source: iStock

Yatra route suggestions

Complete Yatra clockwise: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath. Image Source: iStock

Registration methods

Register at centers, through app, or via Whatsapp for Yatra QR code. Physical centers available at various locations for offline registration. Image Source: iStock

Reaching Kedarnath

Take Yatra Buses/taxis from Rishikesh or Haridwar; trek from Gaurikund. Image Source: iStock

Reaching Badrinath

Buses/taxis from Rishikesh or Haridwar cover the 300-320 km distance. Image Source: iStock

Reaching Yamunotri

Reach Janki Chatti from Rishikesh (220 km), then trek 5 km uphill. Image Source: iStock

Reaching Gangotri

Travel 270 km from Rishikesh to Gangotri; buses/taxis are convenient. Image Source: iStock

Char Dham Yatra: Registration, opening dates, timings & routes