Uttarakhand Chota Char Dham Yatra is a journey of "Four Shrines" they are Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. This pilgrimage circuit in Hind religion is most important, it is located in the Northen part of Indian state of Uttarakhand. These Four Sacred Shrines, each Shrine have its own importance and it’s dedicated to different deity. Chota Char Dham site have their own methodology, visiting these shrines in a lifetime is must and it’s believe that pilgrim can clean there soul and attain salvation.
The Chota Char Dham Yatra Uttarakhand starts every year at Akshaya Tritiya which held in the month of May and usually ends in October/November two days after Diwali. . June end till August there is extreme rainfall so that is advisable not to do Char Dham that time. While doing Char Dham Yatra you can visit some of the best breathtaking views of Himalayas, nearby temple which have their own significance which make this Char Dham tour a memorable one for every one who do this.
| Char Dham Temples | Opening Date 2024 | Closing Date 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Yamunotri Temple | 10 May 2024 | 02 November 2024 (Tentative) |
| Gangotri Temple | 10 May 2024 | 02 November 2024 (Tentative) |
| Kedarnath Temple | 14 May 2024 | 03 November 2024 (Tentative) |
| Badrinath Temple | 16 May 2024 | 09 November 2024 (Tentative) |
The Char Dham Yatra starts at the month of April or May (auspicious day of Akshay Tritiya of Chaitya month) and continues until October/November (Bhai Dooj two days of Diwali). After Diwali doors of all the temples will be closed until for next Six month.
Chardham Yatra from Haridwar / Dehradun / Rishikesh it will take 9N/10D and from Delhi it will take 11N/12D to complete the packages.
Yamunotri Dham 22-April-2023* 14-Nov-2023*
Gangotri Dham 22-April-2023* 14-Nov-2023*
Kedarnath Dham 24/25-April-2023* 14-Nov-2023*
Badrinath Dham 8-May-2023* 20-Nov-2023*
Travelling to Kedarnath is safe for any one but in the monsoon season we advise you not to make any plan to visit Kedarnath because at that time there is landslide and roadblocks that make the road and Kedarnath trek dangeorus.
Who is planning to Visit Yamunotri Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath registration is compulsory. You can register yourself online at registrationandtouristcare uk gov in., For registration you simply need Aadhar Card and mobile number to register yourself in Government portal for Chardham.
Tickets to Shri Kedarnath Dham will be booked through only IRCTC HeliYatra Website (https://heliyatra.irctc.co.in).
Yes, the yatra can be physically demanding, especially the trek to Kedarnath which is 19kms trek it takes 8-9hrs one side and Yamunotri 6kms trek which take 3-4hrs reaching at the temple. It's essential to be physically fit and acclimatize properly to the high altitudes.
It's important to stay hydrated, carry essential medicines, and be aware of weather conditions. Always carry warm clothes, raincoats and sports shoes that make a grip while trekking and not easily wet.
While the yatra can be physically demanding, arrangements are made for senior citizens and people with disabilities to make the journey with the help of palki and ponies and at Kedarnath there you can take Helicopter service.
Yes, there is a dress code for visiting the temples. Devotees are required wear traditional dresses while visiting the temple.
Yes, travelling to Chardham is completely safe for solo travellers.
Yes, some of the Char Dham temples in Uttarakhand offer special darshan tickets .
