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News India Live, Digital Desk: The bugle of the world famous Chardham Yatra 2026 has been sounded in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand. The official dates for the opening of the doors of Baba Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri Dham, the centers of faith of millions of devotees, have been announced. Start of journey this year 19 April 2026 It will be held on the holy festival of Akshaya Tritiya. This time, the Uttarakhand government has made special arrangements for security and easy darshan in view of the huge crowd of pilgrims. If you are also planning for this Himalayan pilgrimage, then definitely note down the opening time and registration information.
Complete schedule of opening of Chardham doors (Opening Dates 2026)
According to the calendar and traditions, the time of opening of the doors of the four Dhams has been fixed as follows:
Yamunotri Dham: 19 April 2026 (morning on Akshaya Tritiya)
Gangotri Dham: 19 April 2026 (afternoon on Akshaya Tritiya)
Kedarnath Dham: 22 April 2026 (08:00 am)
Badrinath Dham: 23 April 2026 (06:15 am)
These dates were announced by learned priests on the occasion of Mahashivratri and Basant Panchami. The journey starts from Yamunotri and ends with a visit to Badrinath Dham.
Registration process started: More than 11 lakh people registered
Registration is mandatory for every devotee coming on Chardham Yatra. Without registration, no traveler will be allowed to go beyond Rishikesh.
Online Registration: its process 6 March 2026 Has started from. So far more than 11 lakh people have booked their slots. you official website registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in You can register by visiting.
Offline Registration: For those who cannot fill the online form, 17 April 2026 Offline counters will be opened in Haridwar and Rishikesh from now. Apart from this, registration facility is also available through mobile app ‘Tourist Care Uttarakhand’ and WhatsApp.
Necessary documents and preparation for travel
Devotees have been advised to carry Aadhar card or any valid photo identity card with them. Since the journey takes place in remote areas of the Himalayas, it is mandatory to carry a health check-up and adequate warm clothes. Booking of helicopter services for Kedarnath and Badrinath has also started through IRCTC. Passengers are advised to book tickets only from the official website to avoid any kind of fraud.
Possible closing dates
The journey will conclude with the onset of winter in the first week of November:
Gangotri: 10 November 2026 (Govardhan Puja)
Kedarnath and Yamunotri: 11 November 2026 (Bhaiya Dooj)
Badrinath: 13 November 2026 (around Dev Diwali)