So far, 6,53,812 devotees have visited Badrinath Dham. On Saturday, June 7, 2025, 23,126 devotees paid their respects to Lord Badrivishal.

On Tuesday, 20 May, 20,227 devotees had darshan. Till now, a total of 2 lakh 74 thousand 562 devotees have had darshan of Lord Badri Vishal.

According to the tourism department, more than 5.50 lakh devotees have visited the four Dhams from 30 April to 11 May. Out of these, 2.27 lakh devotees visited Kedarnath Dham, 1.17 lakh in Badrinath, 94251 in Gangotri, 1.13 lakh in Yamunotri.

Chardham Yatra is being conducted uninterruptedly in the state. So far more than 4 lakh devotees have visited the Dhams. Heli services for Shri Kedarnath Dham are also fully operational.

You are requested not to pay attention to any kind of rumour. The state government is constantly working to make your travel experience safe and smooth. For any information and assistance, you can call helpline numbers 1364 and 0135-1364.

Message from Uttarakhand CM regarding Char Dham Yatra

The Chardham Yatra is progressing seamlessly, with comprehensive measures in place for devotee safety and efficient traffic management to ensure a hassle-free experience. The Uttarakhand Police urge pilgrims to disregard misleading news or rumors, reaffirming their commitment to a secure and smooth journey for all.

Ahead of the Char Dham Yatra starting on April 30, offline registration began in Haridwar on Monday. 20 counters, including special ones for seniors, the disabled, and foreigners, were set up. Check Char Dham Registration Guide.

Chief Minister Dhami said that all preparations have been completed for the Char Dham Yatra 2025. He told, “The doors of Yamunotri and Gangotri will open on 30 April. Kedarnath Dham will open on May 2 while Badrinath Dham will open on May 4.

The Chief Secretary inspected the master plan works going on in Badrinath. During this, he inspected the Arrival Plaza, Civic Amenity Center, Badrish and Shesh Netra Lake, River Front and Hospital. He directed the implementing agency to complete the Civic Amenity Center, Arrival Plaza and Tourism Management Center by May. He directed the implementing agency to handover the hospital by August and complete the work of F and G Face of River Front soon.

IG Yogendra Rawat arrives to review the preparations for smooth arrangements ahead of the Upcoming Chardham Yatra 2025 at Badrinath Dham in Chamoli on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

During this, married women kept fast and wore yellow clothes and threaded oil with pestle, mortar and grinding stone. The threaded oil will be filled in the Kalash. After which the oil Kalash will be kept in the decorated chariot. From where the grand Shobha Yatra will depart from the palace for Badrinath Dham.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday announced that senior citizens of Uttarakhand aged 60 and above, ex-servicemen, their wives, and widows of ex-servicemen will be offered a free pilgrimage to Badrinath starting this year.

During this year's Chardham Yatra, filming videos and creating social media reels will be strictly prohibited within a 30-meter radius of the Badrinath and Kedarnath temple premises. The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) is set to implement this rule to ensure better crowd management and maintain the sanctity of the temple areas.

Additionally, strict action will be taken against individuals spreading misinformation on social media. The use of mobile phones for video recording or making reels within the restricted zone will not be permitted under any circumstances.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has appealed to all devotees planning to undertake the Chardham Yatra to complete their registration online in advance. He emphasized that early registration will help ensure a smooth and hassle-free pilgrimage experience, while also aiding in effective crowd management during the Yatra. Check How to register for Char Dham yatra and Char dham health advisory.

Trip cards will be made for commercial vehicles from outside states coming for the Char Dham Yatra. This will be valid only for 10 days in which a vehicle will be able to visit only one Dham. Know more about Char Dham Vehicle Registrations and Trip and Green Card.

Registration for Chardham Yatra has started from 20 March 2025. It will be mandatory for the devotees to provide Aadhar card details for registration. This time only 60 percent of the registrations for Chardham Yatra will be done online, while 40 percent of the registrations will be offline. Check complete guide to Char Dham Yatra Registration

According to local beliefs, the vibrations caused by blowing a conch (shankh) may potentially trigger avalanches in the surrounding mountains. As a precautionary measure, the practice has been avoided at Badrinath.

The recent change in weather led to heavy snowfall in the higher reaches of the Himalayas including Yamunotri, Gangotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath.

On the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami, the opening date of the sacred Badrinath shrine was ceremoniously declared on Sunday at Narendra Nagar Palace in Tehri.

The world-famous Shri Badrinath Dham's door-opening date will be finalized on Basant Panchami, February 2, following Panchang calculations at the Narendra Nagar Rajdarbar, as per Dr. Harish Gaur, Media In-Charge of the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee.

From Kedarnath to Auli, Dhanaulti to Mussoorie, the second snowfall of the season has occurred. Light snowfall started in the high altitude areas of the state from Sunday evening and its still snowing at some places. The second snowfall of the season occurred on Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Harshil, Chopta, Tungnath, Suki Top, Auli and Mussoorie and other peaks.

Snowfall in Christmas is bringing tourist to Auli & Mussoorie.

The Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, inaugurated the Winter Char Dham Yatra. He emphasized the tourism boost and job creation that the yatra brings, while urging tourists to visit various sites in the region. Dhami inspected arrangements and promised better facilities. The event took place at the Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath, Rudraprayag district, marking the temple as the winter seat of Lord Kedarnath. Know more about Char Dham Yatra.

With the closing of Badrinath Temple on 17 Nov, the Char Dham Yatra for year 2024 has concluded. Over 46.17 lakh pilgrims visited Char Dham this year.

Telugu actor Vishnu Manchu, accompanied by his team, went on a pilgrimage to Kedarnath and Badrinath to seek blessings for his upcoming film, Kannappa. Mohanlal, Prabhas and Akshay Kumar have cameos in the movie.

Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani embarked on a spiritual journey to the revered Badrinath and Kedarnath Dhams in Uttarakhand on Sunday, October 20. During his visit, the billionaire industrialist reportedly donated ?5 crore to support the Badrinath and Kedarnath shrines.

This year, Lord Nar-Narayan birth anniversary will be celebrated in Badrinath Dham from Shravan Shukla Panchami Friday, 09 August. The two-day program will conclude on 10 August 2024.

On the first day after Bal Bhog in Badrinath temple, the idol doli of Lord Nar-Narayan will depart to Mata Murti Mandir. After Abhishek Puja, the idol doli will return to Badrinath Dham. On 10 August, the idols of Lord Nar-Narayan will reach Badrivishal birthplace Leela Dhungi. Where Dharmadhikari Radhakrishna Thapliyal, Vedpathi Ravindra Bhatt and priest Sushil Dimri will complete the Abhishek of Lord Nar-Narayan.

Amarnath Namboodiri will takeover as the new Rawal of Badrinath Temple on 14 July 2024. The resignation of outgoing rawal Ishwar Prasad Namboodiri has been accepted.

Heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand has triggered landslides, leading to road blockages and significant disruptions. Villages have been cut off, highways blocked, and the pilgrimage to Adi Kailash has been suspended. One casualty has been reported in Chamoli district. Authorities are actively working to clear the blocked roads and manage the aftermath of these natural disasters.

Centre has approved the construction of a tunnel at Pagal Nala stretch on Badrinath Highway which is a frequent landslide zone since 1999.

As the Char Dham Yatra is gaining momentum, over 1.58 lakh pilgrims have visited Badrinath Dham this year since it opened on 12 May 2024. Yesterday, 18685 pilgrims visited Badrinath.

The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand is set to commence on May 10, and even before its initiation, a record-breaking number of devotees have registered. According to the tourism department report, 494,129 registrations have been recorded for Kedarnath, 414,260 for Badrinath, 265,110 for Gangotri, 243,982 for Yamunotri, and 21,804 for Hemkund Sahib.

Around 6 inch snowfall recorded in Harsil on 02 Mar 2024. There has been snowfall in Harsil along with Char Dham in Uttarakhand and other high altitude. Though the Badrinath temple is closed for winters, the opening date of Badrinath has been announced.

In 2023, Badrinath witnessed its highest-ever pilgrim footfall, with a record-breaking 18.4 lakh devotees making their way to Badrinath Dham. During the last six months of the yatra season, the Badri Kedar Temple Committee generated a revenue of Rs 70 crore. This surge in pilgrim numbers marks the highest recorded footfall to date.

The Badrinath Temple was decorated with 15 quintals of marigold flowers in the early hours of November 18. The portals of Badrinath Dham will be closed for winter at 3.33 pm today

Shehnaaz Gill embarked on a spiritual journey to Badrinath Dham and graciously shared glimpses of her pilgrimage on social media. The television personality captured the serene moments at the sacred destination, showcasing the spiritual ambiance and scenic beauty of Badrinath Dham through her pictures. 

Through the power of social media, Shehnaaz Gill has offered her followers a visual narrative of her pilgrimage, adding a touch of divine tranquility to the virtual realm.

On Wednesday, President Draupadi Murmu made a visit to the Badrinath shrine, marking the second day of her three-day trip to Uttarakhand.

Welcomed at the Army helipad in Badrinath, the president was greeted by Uttarakhand Governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (retd), Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, and other senior government officials. Engaging in prayers for approximately 25 minutes, she conducted a pooja ritual within the temple premises, as reported by district officials.

All temples governed by the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee, including the Badrinath and Kedarnath shrines, will observe closure at 4 pm on Saturday due to the lunar eclipse.

The Badrinath and Kedarnath temples are scheduled to reopen during the brahma muhurta after the morning purification puja on Sunday.

Other affiliated shrines affected by the closure include the Shri Narasingh Temple in Joshimath, Second Kedar Madmaheshwar, Third Kedar Tungnath, Shri Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath, and Yoga Badri.

Lemon Tree Hotels will soon open its property in Badrinath, Uttarakhand. Anticipated to commence operations in the fiscal year 2025, the property will be overseen by Carnation Hotels Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary and the management entity of Lemon Tree Hotels Limited. Check other hotels in Badrinath.

Mukesh Ambani, the chairman of Reliance Industries, visited Uttarakhand with his family and participated in prayers at the Badrinath Dham. In addition to his visit, Mukesh Ambani made a generous donation of Rs 5 crore to the Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC). Check more details.

The Honorable Defence Minister of Country Sri Rajnath Singh Ji visited Sri Badrinath Dham and prayed for the prosperity and safety of the country. Sri Ajayendra Ajay, the honorable President of Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee received him with temple honors.