Char Dham Yatra 2025: Complete Guide
The Char Dham Yatra — comprising Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath — is one of the most sacred Hindu pilgrimages. Undertaken in the summer months when the mountain passes open, this journey purifies the soul.
Registration Requirements
Since 2023, the Uttarakhand government has made biometric registration mandatory for the Char Dham Yatra. Register online at the official portal or at registration counters in Haridwar/Rishikesh.
Best Time: May to June, September to October
The shrines typically open in late April/early May and close in November for winter. The ideal visiting windows are May-June (before monsoon) and September-October (after monsoon, when the skies are clearest).
Essential Packing List
- Warm woollen clothes (temperatures can drop to 5°C even in summer)
- Raincoat or poncho
- Comfortable trekking shoes
- Medical kit including altitude sickness tablets
- Valid photo ID (mandatory)
- Registration certificate
