Find Char Dham Yatra 2024 opening dates & registration guide as you plan your pilgrimage trip to Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunotri & Gangotri.

Spiritual travelers planning a ‘Char Dham Yatra’ pilgrimage trip to Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunotri, and Gangotri can easily register themselves online before embarking on the journey. According to the government of Uttarakhand, prior registration is mandatory for a smooth pilgrimage and pilgrim safety.

While the yatra to Uttarakhand‘s Kedarnath, Yamunotri and Gangotri opened on May 10, 2024, Badrinath was opened on May 12.

Char Dham Yatra 2024: Registration process

Starting after the Kedarnath floods in 2013, Photometric/Biometric registration is mandatory before commencing the trip. Some ways for pilgrims to register include:

• Online registration through the official website
• Through the mobile application called ‘Tourist Care Uttarakhand’ (Android and iOS)
• WhatsApp at +91 8394833833 and type “Yatra” to start the registration process
• A physical registration facility is also available at selected spots in Haridwar and Rishikesh.

Post-registration:

• Generate a Yatra Registration Letter using the provided QR code
• Carry valid ID proofs (Aadhaar card, voter ID, passport, or driving license) for verification at the shrines
• The registration process is free of cost.

Here’s a step-by-step registration guide:

• Click ‘Register/Login’ on the official website or visit the designated spot for offline registration;
• Fill out the form with your details;
• Verify your registration with the OTP received;
• Access the dashboard using your credentials and provide details of accompanying members;
• Upload/submit scanned/xerox copies of valid ID proofs;
• Download the Yatra Registration Letter after receiving your unique registration number (URN);
• Those registering offline will receive a confirmation slip or card as proof.

Reports of traffic chaos compounded by the summer vacation rush have made the government of Uttarakhand issue an advisory on the compulsory registration system to streamline the Char Dham Yatra pilgrimage process and ensure the safety and convenience of the pilgrims

• Compulsory registration enforcement: Travellers who have not registered will be stopped at checkpoints and not allowed to go further without proper registration.
• Adherence to registered dates: Pilgrims should visit the destinations only on the dates they have registered to ensure proper tourist inflow.
• Responsibility of tour operators and travel agents: All concerned organizations and companies should ensure the completion of the registration process properly to avoid any further inconvenience during the journey.

For further insights about Char Dham Yatra, click here.