Char Dham Yatra 2025 – Dates, Registration, Route, Travel Guide

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:

Yamunotri – The source of the Yamuna River, dedicated to Goddess Yamuna.
Gangotri – The origin of the Ganges River, dedicated to Goddess Ganga.
Kedarnath – One of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva.
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

17 Sep 2025

DGCA Greenlights Chardham Yatra Helicopter Services with Enhanced Safety Protocols

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has authorized the resumption of Chardham Yatra helicopter services from September 15–16, following the monsoon break, with stricter safety regulations in place. The approval came after a comprehensive inspection of helipads, helicopters, operator preparedness, and support facilities conducted between September 13 and 16, as stated by the Civil Aviation Ministry.

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28 Jul 2025

Chardham - Hemkund Sahib Yatra Sets Record with Over 41 Lakh Pilgrims

Despite challenging weather in Uttarakhand, the Chardham Yatra and Hemkund Sahib pilgrimage broke all records, with 41,12,995 devotees visiting by July 28, 2025. Kedarnath led with 14,39,666 visitors, followed by Badrinath (12,05,798), Gangotri (6,62,989), Yamunotri (5,80,433), and Hemkund Sahib (2,23,809). With around 2,000 daily registrations, the growing number of pilgrims reflects their unwavering devotion.

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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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