Char Dham Yatra

During this year's Chardham Yatra, filming videos and creating social media reels will be strictly prohibited within a 30-meter radius of the Badrinath and Kedarnath temple premises. The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) is set to implement this rule to ensure better crowd management and maintain the sanctity of the temple areas.

Additionally, strict action will be taken against individuals spreading misinformation on social media. The use of mobile phones for video recording or making reels within the restricted zone will not be permitted under any circumstances.

Trip cards will be made for commercial vehicles from outside states coming for the Char Dham Yatra. This will be valid only for 10 days in which a vehicle will be able to visit only one Dham. Know more about Char Dham Vehicle Registrations and Trip and Green Card.

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.

Helicopter services from Kedarnath to Sirsi, Phata, and Guptkashi will also commence on the same day. IRCTC will open the portal for online booking of helicopter tickets on April 8. Check Kedarnath Heli tickets booking guide.

With Kedarnath witnessing the highest number of devotees during the Chardham Yatra, special arrangements are being made for their accommodation and food. Starting from May 2, the Kedarnath Yatra will have provisions for the night stay of up to 15,000 devotees within the Dham premises each night. Additionally, around 2,000 pilgrims will be accommodated at various halt points along the trekking route.

Night stay facilities are also being arranged at key points between Gaurikund and Kedarnath, including Junglechatti, Bhimbali, Chhoti Lincholi, Badi Lincholi, Chhani Camp, Rudra Point, and the Base Camp. Check Kedarnath Hotels.