Char Dham Yatra Registration 2026 Guide

Latest Char Dham Registration Update (June 6, 2026 | 03:00 PM)
Char Dham registration remains mandatory for all Char Dham pilgrims. Completing registration online before arrival can help reduce waiting time during the peak pilgrimage season.

Char Dham registration is a compulsory document for those who are planning to visit Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri temples or Hemkund Sahib in Uttarakhand. 

The facility for getting the document of biometric registration is very easy to get. The government is providing both offline and online options for a pilgrimage to do char dham registration. Here is the detailed guide about how to do registration for Char Dham temples & Hemkund sahib online registration process.

Registration for Char Dham Yatra Begins

Online registration (Phase 1): Starts on 06 Mar 2026 

Portal: Tourist Care Uttarakhand

Advisory: Pilgrims are encouraged to plan early due to daily caps on darshan. Officials said early registration will help manage crowds and ensure smoother movement during the peak pilgrimage season.

Offline Registration Counter: will open from 15 April 2026

Latest Update on Yatra Registration

More than 1.26 lakh registration were done on First day of Char Dham Yatra registration on 06 March 2026.

This year the registration fees for Char Dham will be NIL. Char Dham Yatra registration is FREE for both online & offline registration. Meanwhile, hoteliers have urged the government to ensure the move does not reduce pilgrim turnout, noting that their business largely depends on the limited pilgrimage season each year.

Daily Darshan Cap Remains in Force

As in previous years, a daily cap on the number of pilgrims will be enforced at each shrine to ensure safety and crowd control. The Tourism Department urged travelers to:

  • Secure registrations early
  • Align travel dates with allotted slots
  • Monitor official updates for weather-related advisories

More Char Dham Registration Counters in 2026

This year, more registration counters will be set up for the Chardham Yatra. There will be 30 counters in Rishikesh and 20 in Haridwar.

Aadhar Card mandatory for Registration

Govt has made it mandatory to provide Aadhar Card details for Char Dham Registration this year.

Can we do Char Dham registration online?

Yes, you can. There is no need to stand in long queues because chardham biometric facility is available online. Just visit the official website of char dham registration and follow the steps.

Modes of Char Dham Registration 2026

1) Online through this Web Portal (registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in)
2) Mobile Application (Download touristcareuttarakhand App on Google Playstore or Apple App Store)
3) +91-8394833833 (Type Yatra on Whatsapp and send this number)
4) Call on Toll Free Number: 0135-1364

Mode of Char Dham Registration

Mode of Verification

Physically only at the shrine being visited through scanning of the "QR Code" on the allotted wrist bands or in the mobile app or downloaded "Yatra Registration Letter".


Tourist Registration and Verification Process:

  • Registration : (Self / Self and Family / Tour Operator)
  • Generation of Yatra: Registration Letter with QR code
  • Verification at the Dhams

Website for Char Dham Visit Registrations

Step wise step guide on How to do Char Dham registration online

If you are facing any issue wile doing registration or if its your first time then you can follow this step wise step easy guide for a successful registration. Make sure you are filling the correct information about yourself. Registration is important to avail online darshan booking services. So here is the guide

Step 1: Go to official registration website

Step 2: Get Char Dham information & Tourist Registration and Verification Process:

Step 3: Click on Login/Register
-  Registration through any of the below identity - Individual (Self) or
-  Family (Self and Family) or
-  Tour Operator

Step 4: To create a new account, enter Full Name, Mobile No., Select Tour Operator/Individual/Family, Enter Password & Confirm Password, and then click on Sign Up button.

Step 5: If you have already Signed Up earlier then, Sign In from the same page with entering Mobile Number, Password and Enter Captcha and click on Sign In Button 1

Step 6: After Sign In, you will see the Dashboard with your name on the left

Step 7: Now, create/manage tour by clicking on Create/Manage Tour Info. The Plan Your Trip Page will open

Step 8: Click on Add New Tour

Step 9: Select Tour Type, add Tour Name, select Tour Duration (Date of Entering & Leaving into state) in Uttarakhand from date picker. Enter No. of Tourists (If there are 5 family members, who are coming to Uttarakhand then user has to enter 5 number in that field), Select Specific Date of Tour in front of the destination.

Step 10: Click on Save button

Step 11: Now, you will see the tour has been created

Step 12: Add pilgrim under that tour. So, click on Add Pilgrim button now

Step 13: You will see Registration of Tourist form now. Your destination will be displayed automatically. Here, user has to enter details who is going to travel to Uttarakhand.

Step 14: Enter Full Name*, Enter Age*, Select Gender*, Email Address, Mobile number of Tourist* (To be carried during yatra), Country, Residential Address, City, District Name, Select State, Emergency Contact Person, Mobile Number and Relation (Who is not travelling with you) Contact Person Name, Emergency Contact Number, Contact Person Relation. Select if you are from below profession Tick Option (I am a Doctor), Mode of Travel for Dham (After entering into Uttarakhand State). Suppose if you are selecting Private car then enter Driver’s Name and Vehicle Number. Enter passport size photo, Select Identity proof and Upload that document.

Step 15: If you want to add more tourists then you can click on Save & Next or else you can click on Finish button to complete the registration.

Step 16: Then after user has to download Yatra Registration Letter in which a unique QR code will be displayed on that PDF, which user can see on the List of Pilgrims/Tourist screen. That tourist/pilgrim has to keep during the uttarakhand yatra. And also an SMS will be sent to the tourist from the system along with the unique ID.

Step 17: Tourist has to keep that Yatra Registration Letter or that received SMS on their mobile number during the Uttarakhand tour.

Step 18: Before the check-in of that destination, Yatrimitra will check that SMS or Yatra Registration Letter (QR code) for verification.

Step 19: Pilgrim will also get Yatri Certificate in their login after verification at Chardham

Step 20: For Safe Journey and assistance across the route in Uttarakhand, you can register through- registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in  And Mobile App – Tourist Care Uttarakhand (Downloadable from Google Play Store and App Store)

Physical Char Dham Registration Points (locations in Uttarakhand)

Below are the Physical Registration Points where pilgrims can do registration with the help of Yatrimitra or by themselves & At Verification Points, yatrimitra will do verification of pilgrims through generated Yatra Registration Letter or Received SMS on their registered mobile number:

Physical Registration Points (last year)

  • Rahi Hotel, Haridwar
  • Haridwar Railway station
  • Pahkhi, Chamoli
  • Badrinath
  • Hemkund Sahib
  • Govindghat
  • Joshimath
  • RTO, Dehradun
  • ISBT, Rishikesh
  • Sonprayag
  • Kedarnath
  • Phatta
  • Gaurikund
  • Hina, Uttarkashi
  • Jankichatti
  • Gangotri
  • Yamunotri
  • Dobatta, Barkot

Tourist Helpline Number (7 am to 9 pm)

0135 - 2559898, 2552627, 0135 - 3520100

Toll Free Number: 1364 | For Other States : 0 135 1364

Emergency Helpline Numbers for Char Dham Yatra

Helpline Numbers 24x7

  • Police Department 112
  • Fire Brigade 101
  • Ambulance 108
  • Women Helpline 1090
  • Tourism Helpline/Yatra Control Room 0135-2559898
  • Tourist Information Service 1364

Why is Char Dham Registration Necessary?

With Char Dham Registration in place, the state government agencies can regulate the flow of pilgrims during the peak season. It also helps authorities track pilgrims in case of emergencies like landslides, bad weather, or medical issues. The registration process can be conveniently completed online via the Uttarakhand government’s portal, and it's advisable to complete it well in advance.

Government has also established Char Dham Registration Check Points at various places to ensure that only the pilgrims with valid registration are allowed to visit the temples. These check points are located at the following places: Barkot (for Yamunotri), Hina near Maneri (for Gangotri), Sonprayag (for Kedarnath), Pandukeshwar (for Badrinath) and Pulna/ Govindghat for Hemkund Sahib.

Verification Checkpoints for Char Dham Yatra Registration

During the Char Dham Yatra, your registration details are verified at multiple checkpoints on the route to each temple. Officials known as Yatrimitras scan the QR code on your registration pass to track pilgrim movement and ensure safety. If you misplace your printed pass, the QR code stored on your phone can also be shown for verification.

Typical verification points include:

  • Entry Gates: Major checkposts such as Sonprayag (Kedarnath) and Janki Chatti (Yamunotri).
  • Trek Starting Points: Before beginning the trek or using pony, palki, or other transport services.
  • Temple Entrance: Final verification before entering the temple premises.

It’s advisable to keep your phone fully charged and carry a printed copy of your registration confirmation, as mobile connectivity may be limited in some areas.

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