Four temples. Four rivers. Four corners of the divine. Every year when the Himalayas thaw and the passes open, millions of devotees begin a journey that Adi Shankaracharya established twelve centuries ago: the Char Dham Yatra of Uttarakhand.
The Char Dham Yatra, comprising Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath, is one of the most spiritually significant pilgrimages in Hinduism. In 2026, the yatra begins on 19 April and all four dhams are open by 23 April.
When Do the Four Dhams Open?
All four opening dates for 2026 have been officially confirmed by the temple committees.
The first dham on the traditional route at 3,293m; pilgrims trek from Janki Chatti.
Road-accessible dham at 3,100m with onward route to Gaumukh glacier.
The most challenging stop: 16 km trek from Gaurikund with helicopter option.
Road-accessible final dham at 3,133m with typically the longest open season.
The Clockwise Sequence
The classic order is Yamunotri → Gangotri → Kedarnath → Badrinath.
- Registration opened on 6 March 2026
- Official portal: registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in
- Free registration and QR-coded e-pass required
- Offline counters available at major gateway points
Key Dates This Year
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