Chardham Yatra 2025 – Check Opening Date & Online Registration Process

Chardham Yatra 2025: Devotees travel to four holy temples in Uttarakhand which is famous all over the world and named as Yamunotri temple, Gangotri temple, Kedarnath temple, and Badrinath temple as part of the annual Chardham Yatra India. In anticipation of God’s blessing, many devotees from all over India and around the world on this spiritual pilgrimage every year, hiking the mountains and crossing the rivers in search of God’s blessings.

Going on the holy Chardham Yatra is something that every pious Hindu hopes to do. Depending on the weather, the yatra often starts in April or May and lasts until October or November. To monitor the pilgrimage, the Uttarakhand government ensures that visitors have reasonable roads, registration, medical assistance and safety precautions.

Chardham Yatra online registration opened on March 20. On April 30, the yatra will begin. Offline registration will be open at a specific location 10 days before the start of the Yatra. The Chardhamyatra is held every year from April to November. The doors for Kedarnath and Badrinath will open on May 2nd and 4th, with doors to Gangotri and Yamunotri at Akshaya Tritiya. Pilgrims travel to four dams between the Yatras: Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamnotri. Registration is open to Hemkund Sahibuyatora in addition to Chardham on Thursday.

Chardham Yatra 2025 Opening Dates

The following are the estimated auspicious dates for each dham’s opening in 2025:

Locations Close to Each Dham

1. Yamunotri Dham: The first place is Surya Kund, a hot spring close to the temple that is perfect for preparing rice as a prasad (gift) to the god. The second is the Diviyasila before entering Yamnotri Temple. The worshipper prays at Dev Shila, the revered stone pillar, and then Karsali, known for his historic Shani Dev temple. This place is the residence of Goddess Yamuna.

2. Gangotri Dham: The first place is Baghirath Silla, who takes Ganges to Earth. King Bhagirath is said to have meditated on this rock. Another place is Pandava Gufa. The Pandavas in this cave are said to have been meditated in the Himalayas while traveling and next is Harsil, a charming town with apple orchards and tranquil surroundings.

3. Kedarnath Dham: The first place is Vasuki Tal, an ideal destination for hikers this high-altitude lake is encircled by magnificent mountains. The second place is Shankaracharya Samadhi: Adi Shankaracharya’s ultimate resting place, Shankaracharya Samadhi, is next to the temple and next one is the Gauri Temple and a hot spring can be found in Gaurikund, the beginning of the Kedarnath hike.

4. Badrinath Dham: The first is Tapt Kund. Before entering the temple, pilgrims reach this sacred plunge in this naturally occurring hot spring. This is considered a therapeutic benefit. Mana Village is second place and is full of legendary importance. This is the last Indian settlement in front of the Tibetan border, and the other is Vasudara Falls, a stunning waterfall considered the last resting place for Pandavas.

Details of Registration

To guarantee security and enable efficient administration, pilgrims must register for the Chardham Yatra. The following methods can be used to register:

• Registering online: To register, go to the Chardham Yatra webpage or the official Uttarakhand tourist website. You must upload the required files and submit your personal information.
• Registration on-site or offline: There are on-site registration counters at several locations along the road to the Dhams for anyone who are unable to register online.

Since it can be needed at several checkpoints during the yatra, it is advised to have both your Aadhar card and a government-issued photo ID with you. A successful and secure pilgrimage can be guaranteed with careful preparation, knowledge of the dates, and obedience to rules.

How can I sign up online?

The online registration procedure has been started. Applicants need go through the official portal to register online. The applicant must use a mobile number to log in and finish the registration process by entering personal information such as name, state, and other details. To register, an Aadhar card is required.

Registration offline via centers

Ten days prior to the start of the Chardham Yatra, registration centers will be established along the yatra routes in Haridwar and Rishikesh. These centres are open all day to ensure that guests are free to close the registration process. The trailer will not receive tickets without registering if you wish to travel to Kedarnath and Badrinath along with the helicopter. The Devotees can be contacted at free number 01351364 to get free information. You may get all the information you need about the yatra by calling 01352552627 or 01352559898. Devotees should have the vehicle’s and their driver’s paperwork on hand if they are using their own car.

Private car registration is required

This time, registration will be required for all private vehicles traveling from other states during the yatra. In addition, the car owners will need to complete an online declaration form. The passengers of non-registered out-of-town automobiles will have to continue their journey in local commercial vehicles after the vehicles are parked in Rishikesh. Three locations along the yatra route will be used for vehicle checks after entering Uttarakhand. Documents pertaining to the individuals’ Aadhar cards, vehicles, and registration will be examined throughout this process. Additionally, vehicle inspections are now required at all Uttarakhand borders.

The Ideal Time to Complete the Chardham Yatra

May through June and September through October are the best times to go on the Chardham Yatra. The weather is fairly consistent during these months, making travel and pilgrimage enjoyable. Since landslides and difficult travel conditions can result from severe rains, the monsoon season (July to August) is usually avoided. Avoid going between November and April because of the excessive snowfall, which makes the temples inaccessible.