Char Dham Yatra 2024 Guidelines
Char Dham Yatra Latest News and Travel Guidelines 2024
The travel guidelines for 2024 Char Dham Yatra are yet to be announced. We will update the new travel guidelines, registration process, general advisory and daily restrictions (limit) of pilgrims for Char Dham and CharDham temples when announced by relevant authorities.
Registration for Char Dham Yatra is must. Get details of Char Dham Registration Guide.
According to the travel policy set by the Government of Uttarakhand, it is mandatory to register both yourself and your vehicles before embarking on the journey to Char Dham and Hemkund Sahib. Additionally, upon reaching each shrine, it is imperative to verify your identity.
This registration process is free and serves as a small yet crucial contribution towards facilitating efficient Yatra monitoring and ensuring safety, benefiting both pilgrims and the government administration alike.
Per Day Registration Limit
Badrinath: 20000
Kedarnath: 18000
Gangotri: 11000
Yamunotri: 9000
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Latest Char Dham Yatra News and 2024 Updates
25 Apr 2024
Due to the overwhelming response, registration for the Chardham Yatra has been carefully managed to ensure a smooth experience for devotees at Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. The tourism department has been vigilant as registrations surpassed 1.4 million in just ten days.
To maintain a manageable flow, daily registrations are capped at 20,000 for Badrinath, 18,000 for Kedarnath, 9,000 for Yamunotri, and a maximum of 11,000 for Gangotri. Given the limited accommodation available at each Dham, the number of daily visitors has been restricted in previous years as well. This measure aims to provide a comfortable and fulfilling pilgrimage experience for all devotees.
Per Day Registration Limit
Badrinath: 20000
Kedarnath: 18000
Gangotri: 11000
Yamunotri: 9000
25 Apr 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.
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No Travel Restrictions in Uttarakhand: 2023
There are no travel restrictions related to Covid. However, the pilgrims coming for Char Dham Yatra or any of the temples under Char Dhams are required to register on the Uttarakhand goverment's tourism care portal.
Date: 29 Mar 2023
Important Guidelines for Char Dham Yatra 2022
- Pilgrims/Tourists should register online for Char Dham Yatra and Hemkund Sahib. Check Details Char Dham Registration Guide.
- Registration of all devotees on the state government's portal before their arrival have been made mandatory.
- Devotees/Tourists/ Pilgrims are NOT required to carry a negative Covid-19 test report or a Covid-19 vaccination certificate this year. It is not compulsory for passengers and devotees arriving from the state borders to undergo Covid-19 testing, and present a Covid-19 vaccination certificate.
- Mandatory Covid testing and checking of vaccination certificates for pilgrims are not required.
- The daily limit for the visitors in each Dham is now increased. Badrinath: 16000, Kedarnath: 13000, Gangotri: 8000 and Yamunotri: 5000
- Green Card and Trip registration is compulsory for both public transport for visitng Char Dham Shrines.
- Heli Tickets to Kedarnath from Guptkashi, Phata and Siri can be booked from the official website of Uttarakhand Govt/ GMVN only. This is the only authorized website for booking helicopter tickets. More details about booking Kedarnath Heli Tickets.
Check out the advisory released by Uttarakhand Health Department for Char Dham Pilgirms
Advisory for Pilgirms released by Health Department
Considering the recent deaths during Char Dham Yatra due to medical conditions, Uttarakhand State Health Department has released an advisory on 11 May 2022 for the pilgrims coming to the state.
1. Pilgrims are advised to get their medical health checkup done before proceeding for the yatra.
2. Pilgrims with any medical condition shall consult with their doctors and keep the necessary medicines with them.
3. Elderly people or those with serious health conditions or those who have been infected with COVID earlier shall postpone their journey if possible.
4. Pilgrims especially coming from plains are advised to take a rest day before starting off for the journey for the dhams. This will acclimatize their body for higher altitudes. Pilgrims shall also keep warm clothes with them.
5. Pilgrims suffering from Diabetes, Hearth Diseases, High BP and Asthama or lung diseases shall keep extra care while travelling to high altitude regions.
6. If you feel symptoms like headache, nausea, anxiety, higher pulse rate or difficulty while breathing, contact the nearest health centre or contact at 108/ 104 helpline numbers.
7. Do not smoke or drink liquor while travelling to char dham.
8. Keep yourself hydrated and regularly take fluids like water, juices etc.
9. Do not travel with empty stomach.
10. Take short breaks during longer journey. Do not hurry to complete the treks at the shortest possible time.
11. Avoid doing physical exercise at higher altitude regions.
12. For any medical emergencies, call 104/ 108
Latest Update: Uttarakhand Govt limits Number Of Pilgrims for Char Dham Temples Visit!!
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Char Dham Old News Archives
1 July 2022
Char Dham Yatra has been halted and stopped in various parts of Gangotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath. It will be resumed soon.
Char Dham Yatra Update on 1 July 202229 June 2022
Kedarnath Helicopter services has been stopped for next 2 months due to monsoons. Heli services will start their operations from 15 September.
16 May 2022
More than 5 lakh pilgrims have visited Char Dham temples within the last 2 weeks. This number is greater than the total number of pilgrims who visited in last 2 years!
11 May 2022
Limit for Char Dham Yatra Increased: Considering the huge number of pilgirms coming for Char Dham, the state government has raised the limit of pilgrims allowed for daily visit. As per the new limit, now 16,000 people can visit Badrinath, 13,000 in Kedarnath, 8,000 in Gangotri and 5,000 in Yamunotri daily.
10 May 2022
The number of pilgrims who have registered for Char Dham Yatra has crossed 9.5 lakh mark! Kedarnath has received the maximum registrations of 3,35,886 pilgrims, Badrinath 2,80,268, Yamunotri 1,73,229 and Gangotri has received 1,76,203 registrations. These figures are based on registrations sought till 31 May 2022.
10 May 2022
Tourists coming without Registration: DGP Uttarakhand has made it clear that the pilgrims coming to Char Dham Yatra may not be allowed to undertake the yatra if the number of pilgrims rises. It may be noted that the govt has capped the number of pilgrims allowed in each dham and registration for the yatra is compulsory.
10 May 2022
School Buses in Char Dham Route: The RTO office has announced that the School Buses may be acquired and plied on Char Dham Routes if the number of pilgrims coming for Char Dham keeps on rising considerably. Since most of the schools would get closed for summer vacation in a couple of days, the RTO held a meeting with school authorities in this regard.
8 May 2022
The portals of Shri Badrinath Temple were opened for pilgrims in the early morning hours. An estimated 20,000 pilgrims visited the temple on the first day.
6 May 2022
The kapat of Shri Kedarnath Temple were thrown open for the pilgrims in the morning hours. An estimated 23,000 pilgrims visited Kedarnath Dham on the opening day.
4 May 2022
Vehicular movement Time Extended: The vehicles would be allowed from 4am to 10pm on Char Dham Yatra route. Earlier, vehicles were allowed to move between 5am and 8pm only.
3 May 2022
Gangotri and Yamunotri Temples Open - The portals of Gangotri and Yamunotri shrine have opened for the pilgrims. CM Pushkar Singh Dhami and his wife attended the opening ceremony at Gangotri and offered prayers.
1 May 2022
Entry to Char Dham to be regulated: Uttarakhand Govt limits Number Of Pilgrims for Char Dham Temples Visit! A maximum of 15,000 pilgrims will be allowed daily at Badrinath, 12,000 at Kedarnath, 7,000 at Gangotri and 4,000 at Yamunotri. On 3rd May 2022, the CM has however hinted that the limit may be increased.
Char Dham Yatra is resumed as the weather gets clear
Tourists and pilgrims are now allowed to visit Char Dham Temples after the rain furry in Uttarakhand state
20 Oct 2021
Char Dham Yatra halted due to Heavy Rains Red Alert for 17 and 18 Oct
Due to heavy rains in Uttarakhand districts, The char dham yatra has been halted and tourists are being stopped to go further from different check points. The yatra shall remain closed till 18 Oct, after that it will be resumed if weather forecast seems to improve.
17 Oct 2021
Char Dham Temples Closing dates for 2021
Yamunotri Closing Date: 6 Nov
Gangotri Closing Date: 5 Nov
Kedarnath Closing Date: 6 Nov
Badrinath Closing Date: 20 Nov
Char Dham Temples are open for all - No restrictions on daily number of visitors
High Court of Uttarakhand gave the verdict to continue Char Dham Yatra without registration. The limit on the number of pilgrims and tourists has been removed as well.
5 Oct 2021
Kedarnath Helicopter services will start from 1 Oct 2021
Kedarnath Helicopter booking will start from 28 September and from 1 October 2021 the helicopter services for Kedarnath Dham will be operational.
28 Sep 2021
Uttarakhand Govt will approach High court for Char Dham yatra relaxations
Due to limited visitors allowed for Char Dham Temple visit, there has been many cancellations. All the slots are full, whether tourists coming or not. Those who have done bookings are cancelling the same due to no availability of slots. The Uttarakhand state government will approach the court to increase the limit of daily pilgrims visiting the Char Dham shrines - Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri.
26 Sep 2021
Uttarakhand High Court Allows Char Dham Yatra
Uttarakhand high court on Thursday (16 Sep) allowed the resumption of Char Dham yatra. The court has said only fully vaccinated people carrying Covid negative report will be allowed to visit the shrines of Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri.
16 Sep 2021
Uttarakhand government approached High Court seeking resumption of Char dham Yatra
The Uttarakhand government on Tuesday (7 Sep) approached the high court in Nainital seeking the resumption of the Chardham Yatra. However, the high court stated that it cannot remove the ban on the yatra unless directed by the Supreme Court where the matter is pending.8 Sep 2021
Char Dham Temples are still not opened for tourists and pilgrims
31 Aug 2021
Hearing on Opening of Char Dham Temples will be done on 20 Aug in High Court
18 Aug 2021
Char Dham Yatra will be closed till 18 Aug - Uttarakhand High Court
30 July 2021
Uttarakhand High Court has put an Stay on the opening of Char Dham Yatra till 28 July
8 July 2021
The decision of opening Char Dham Temple Yatra for 3 districts Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag and Chamoli has been reversed.
14 June 2021
Opening Dates and Closing Dates of Char Dham 2021
- The Badrinath Dham opening date is 18 May 2021, and the closing date of the holy Badrinath temple is not yet announced.
- The Kedarnath Dham opening date is 17 May 2021, and closing date of Kedarnath Temple is 06 November 2021 on the day of Bhai Dooj
- The Gangotri Dham opening date is 15 May 2021, Closing date of Gangotri Temple is not yet announced.
- The Yamunotri Dham opening date is 14 May 2021, Closing date of Yamunotri Temple is not yet announced.
