Char Dham Yatra

The Char Dham Yatra is one of the most revered pilgrimage circuits in India, located in the majestic Himalayan region of Uttarakhand. Comprising Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath, this divine journey offers not only spiritual awakening but also breathtaking views of the Himalayas, holy rivers, and ancient temples.

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Char Dham Yatra Guide 2025

The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand is one of the most sacred pilgrimages for Hindus. It consists of visiting four holy shrines in the Garhwal Himalayas:

  1. Yamunotri – The source of the Yamuna River, dedicated to Goddess Yamuna.
  2. Gangotri – The origin of the Ganges River, dedicated to Goddess Ganga.
  3. Kedarnath – One of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva.
  4. Badrinath – Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, part of the Char Dham of India.

Yatra Details

  • The yatra typically starts from Haridwar, Rishikesh, or Dehradun and follows the route Yamunotri - Gangotri -  Kedarnath - Badrinath.
  • It usually takes 10-12 days to complete.
  • The best time for the pilgrimage is from May to October (except during monsoons due to landslides).

Char Dham Travel Options

  • By Road: Buses and taxis are available from Haridwar, Rishikesh, and Dehradun.
  • By Helicopter: A faster option, available from Dehradun, covering all four shrines in 2-3 days.
  • Trekking: Required for Kedarnath (16 km from Gaurikund) and Yamunotri (6 km from Janki Chatti).


Char Dham Yatra Travel News

30 Apr 2025
Char dham temples decorated with flowers on Akshay Tritiya
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Top: Yamunotri and Gangotri,  Bottom: Badrinath and Kedarnath
30 Apr 2025
Uttarakhand Bolsters Security for Char Dham Yatra 2025

For the 2025 Char Dham Yatra, Uttarakhand has deployed 6,000 police personnel, 17 PAC companies, and 10 paramilitary units. SDRF teams are positioned at 65 accident-prone zones for safety, and police are ensuring smooth traffic flow, with heightened alertness following the Pahalgam terror attack.

30 Apr 2025
More Than 5,000 Pilgrims Visit Yamunotri and Gangotri on Opening Day
29 Apr 2025
10419 registered offline on the first day for Yatra- 65 counters set up at Haridwar, Rishikesh, Herbetpur, Vikasnagar

Offline registration for Chardham Yatra has started from Monday. On the first day, 10419 pilgrims registered in Haridwar, Rishikesh, Herbertpur, Vikasnagar. The registration figure has crossed 22 lakhs including online and offline.

28 Apr 2025
Chardham Yatra begins - 741 passengers left Rishikesh in 19 buses om 28 April

On the first day, 741 passengers left Rishikesh for Chardham in 19 rotation buses. Most of the passengers were from Madhya Pradesh. Garhwal Commissioner and DM also reached the transit camp and inspected the travel arrangements. Check Char Dham Tours.

Char Dham Yatra 2025 Opening Dates

Traditionally, the char dham yatra begins on the auspicious day of Akshay Tritiya with the opening of Gangotri & Yamunotri Temples. Below are the opening dates for each of the char dham temples for this year:

Yamunotri Temple opening date: 30 April 2025 
Gangotri Temple opening date: 30 April 2025
Kedarnath Temple opening date: 2 May 2025
Badrinath Temple opening date: 4 May 2025

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