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.

Uttarkashi Police has issued helpline numbers—7455939993, 9411112976, and 112 — to support pilgrims visiting Gangotri and Yamunotri during the Chardham Yatra. Devotees can access 24/7 police assistance for any related queries or emergencies by calling these numbers.

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.

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.

To control the crowd in Yamunotri Dham, this year the district administration is starting a token system for darshan. Along with this, a one-way system has been implemented for the pilgrims. In this, a 100 meter long route has been made for entry and 150 meter long for exit.

DM Dr. Meherban Singh Bisht said that police and SDRF booths have been set up from Jankichatti to Yamunotri. These people will make the movement smooth when the number of pilgrims increases. At the same time, the three km alternative route from Bhaironghati to Bhandeligad has also been repaired.

Construction of helipad near Garudganga in Yamunotri Dham has been completed. Since then, practice of successful landing and takeoff of helicopters is going on continuously there. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's government helicopter made a successful landing at the helipad of Yamunotri Dham on Sunday.

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.

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

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

The portals of Yamunotri Temple will reopen for the pilgrims on 30 April 2025 on the auspicious day of Akshay Tritya.

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.

Stats: This year more than 7 Lakh pilgrims visited Yamunotri.

More than six thousand devotees arrived in Yamunotri and Gangotri Dham last day. With this, the number of visiting devotees in these two Dhams during this Yatra period has crossed twelve lakhs. This time a large number of pilgrims are also coming to both the Dhams through heli services. In view of this, the administration has made all the necessary arrangements to ensure that the Yatra is completed in a safe and systematic manner along with making the arrangements related to the Yatra foolproof.

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.

A record number of 923772 lakh pilgrims have visited these shrines in which 450895 lakhs reached Yamunotri and 472877 lakhs pilgrims reached Gangotri.

The district authorities of Uttarkashi have issued orders to curb the movement of horses and mules in a bid to ensure smooth, safe and peaceful movement of pilgrims on the Shri Yamunotri Dham foot pilgrimage route. The maximum number of horses and mules going from Janki Chatti to Yamunotri and vice versa has been limited to 800, while the time for the movement of horses and mules is between 4:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Yamunotri dham has been visited by over 1.51 lakh pilgrim this year since it opened on 10 May 2024.

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.

Snowfall was reported on Monday in regions such as Kedarnath Dham, including Madmaheshwar, Tungnath, Chandrashila, etc. Additionally, light snowfall was observed in tourist spots like Chopta, Dugalbitta and in Deoriatal. 

The phenomenon extended to Gangotri and Yamunotri Dham, Harshil Valley, and other high-altitude areas of Uttarkashi. Despite the snowfall, road movements remained unaffected at present.

In the year 2023, the sacred pilgrimage site of Yamunotri Dham witnessed an unprecedented surge in devotion, as a remarkable record of 7.3 lakh pilgrims embarked on the spiritual journey to seek blessings and pay homage. 

This notable influx of pilgrims reflects not only the deep-rooted religious significance of Yamunotri but also the growing popularity of this revered destination among devotees.

The 3.3 km long ropeway will span between Kharsali and Yamunotri. The carrying capacity of the ropeway would be 500 pilgrim per hour. It will reduce the travelling time to 15 mins.