Char Dham Yatra 2025 Begins: Complete Guide to Dates, Temples, Registration, and Travel Essentials, Here its complete details
The sacred Char Dham Yatra 2025 has officially commenced in Uttarakhand with the ceremonial opening of the Kedarnath Temple doors on May 2. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami marked the occasion by calling it a ‘state festival’, reaffirming the government’s commitment to ensuring a smooth pilgrimage experience for devotees.
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Earlier, the portals of Yamunotri and Gangotri temples were opened on April 30, while the revered Badrinath Temple is scheduled to open on May 4. With all four shrines opening, the Char Dham Yatra 2025 is now fully underway.
What is Char Dham Yatra?
The Char Dham Yatra is one of the most sacred pilgrimages in Hinduism, involving the visit to four revered temples in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath.
These temples are situated at high altitudes and are accessible only between April/May to October/November each year, as they remain closed during winter due to heavy snowfall.
It is believed that the yatra should be undertaken in a clockwise direction, beginning with Yamunotri, followed by Gangotri, then Kedarnath, and finally ending at Badrinath.
Temple-wise Details of Char Dham Yatra
1. Yamunotri – Gateway to the Char Dham Yatra
- Starting Point of Char Dham Yatra
- Located at an altitude of 3,233 meters
- Situated in Uttarkashi district, about 210 km from Rishikesh
- Dedicated to Goddess Yamuna
- Accessible via trek, palanquin, horse, or mule
2. Gangotri – Sacred Source of the Ganga
- Second stop of the Yatra
- Situated at 3,415 meters in Uttarkashi
- Approx 250 km from Rishikesh
- Close to Gomukh, the origin of River Ganga
- Here, Ganga is initially called Bhagirathi
3. Kedarnath – Jyotirlinga in the Himalayas
- Located in Rudraprayag district at 3,584 meters
- About 227 km from Rishikesh
- Requires an 18 km trek or can be accessed by palanquin, mule, or helicopter
- One of the 12 Jyotirlingas, dedicated to Lord Shiva
- Over 30,000 pilgrims visited on Day 1 of temple opening in 2025
4. Badrinath – Final Stop of the Char Dham Circuit
- Final destination of the Yatra
- Situated at 3,100 meters on the banks of Alaknanda River
- Established by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century
- Dedicated to Lord Vishnu
- Temple opens on May 4, 2025
Important Things to Keep in Mind Before You Travel
✅ Registration is Mandatory
- Must register online or offline
- Available at Rishikesh, Haridwar, and other locations
- Carry printed registration certificate and valid ID proof
✅ Health & Safety Essentials
- Carry essential medicines, warm clothes, and first-aid kit
- High altitudes may affect breathing – prepare accordingly
- Pilgrims should be physically fit to handle long treks
✅ Helicopter Services for Kedarnath
- Book via IRCTC Heliyatra portal
- Helicopter ticket booking starts from May 7
- Ideal for senior citizens or those with health issues
✅ Accommodation and Transport
- Book hotels and transport in advance
- Limited facilities at high altitudes during peak season
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