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News India Live, Digital Desk: The formal announcement of the dates of Uttarakhand’s world famous ‘Chardham Yatra 2026’ has started. Hindu holy festivals Third day of Akshaya On the auspicious occasion of Sunday, 19 April 2026 The doors of the temple of Mother Yamuna (Yamunotri Dham) will be opened for the devotees. On the occasion of Yamuna Jayanti in Barkot, Uttarkashi, the pilgrimage priests and the temple committee have announced this holy date after calculating the calendar. Along with Yamunotri, there is a tradition of opening the doors of Gangotri Dham on the same day, which will formally start the journey.
1. Yamunotri and Gangotri: Darshan starts from 19th April
According to tradition, Chardham Yatra first starts from Yamunotri and Gangotri Dham.
Yamunotri Dham: On April 19, during the Abhijeet Muhurta of Rohini Nakshatra and Akshaya Tritiya, Mother Yamuna’s doli will depart from Khushimath (Kharsali) and reach the Dham.
Gangotri Dham: Along with Yamunotri, the doors of Mother Ganga will also open on 19th April. Ganga ji’s Utsav Doli will leave from Mukhba (Mukhimath) for its winter migration.
2. When will the doors of Baba Kedar and Badri Vishal open?
The dates of opening of doors of Kedarnath and Badrinath Dham are determined according to different religious traditions:
Kedarnath Dham: On the holy festival of Mahashivratri, the date of opening of the doors of Kedarnath is announced in the Omkareshwar temple of Ukhimath. According to estimates, the doors of Kedar Baba 21 or 22 April 2026 Can open.
Badrinath Dham: On the day of Basant Panchami in Rajmahal (Tehri), the auspicious time is taken for opening the doors of Badrinath Dham. There is a possibility of seeing Badri Vishal. 23 or 24 April 2026 Will start from.
3. Travel Registration and Preparation
The Uttarakhand government and the tourism department have intensified preparations, expecting a record crowd this year.
Online Registration: Online registration for Chardham Yatra Last week of February 2026 Expected to start from. Devotees will have to book slots through ‘Tourist Care Uttarakhand’ website or mobile app.
Helicopter Booking: Booking of helicopter tickets for Kedarnath can start in mid-March through IRCTC website.
4. Weather and route conditions
In view of the possibility of snowfall in the mountains in March and early April, the Border Roads Organization (BRO) has started the work of repairing the roads.
Caution: Travelers have been advised to take updates from the Meteorological Department (IMD) before departure and keep warm clothes with them, because even in April the temperature at the Dhams remains close to zero.
5. Farewell to winter migration
At present, the festive processions of the four Dhams are seated at their winter stay places (Kharsali, Mukhba, Ukhimath and Pandukeshwar), where they are being worshiped regularly. The grand celebration of the return of these carts to their main temples will begin from mid-April.