The Uttarakhand government is gearing up for the much-awaited Char Dham Yatra, which is slated to begin in the month of April. With less than one month left for the pilgrimage to kick start, nearly three lakh devotees have already registered for the pilgrimage which covers Yamunotri Dham, Gangotri Dham, Kedarnath Dham, and Badrinath Dham.
More than 2.50 lakh devotees have registered for Char Dham Yatra so far, said Uttarakhand Tourism Development Council on Monday. For Kedarnath Dham, 1.39 lakh registrations have been done. While, to visit Badrinath Dham, 1.14 lakh registrations have been made.
A record turnout is expected at the Char Dham Yatra, which resumed after a gap of two years in 2022 and saw more than 47 lakh pilgrims paying obeisance at the Himalayan temples.
Char Dham Yatra: Dates
The doors of Gangotri-Yamnotri will be thrown open to the piligrims on April 22. Kedarnath will open on April 25 and Badrinath Dham on April 27.
How to register for Char Dham Yatra?
Apart from the designated website, pilgrims also have the option of registering through phone and WhatsApp. Char DhamYatra Registration is compulsory for every pilgrim who wants to perform the ritual. Visit the site, https://registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in/ to make your reservations. There are three modes of registration;
- Online through the above-mentioned website
- Online through the mobile app (app is available both on android as well as iOS)
- Through WhatsApp (Type: “Yatra” and send it to +91 8394833833 to start the process of registration
Travelers can register with four easy steps:
Fill up the Char Dham Yatra registration form
- Submit it with required documents
- Pay a processing fee via online payment gateway or offline at banks and post offices
- Download an electronic copy of the registration certificate.
Char Dham Yatra registration fee
Devotees don’t have to pay any fee for the registration process, however, it is important that one registers themselves before visiting the Dhams. Once you’ve registered yourself, a Yatra Registration Letter with a QR code will be generated. Download the letter and carry it with you when visiting the Char Dhams. This will be required for verification before you enter the temples. Also, carry a valid ID proof of yourself along with the registration letter.
The Rudraprayag district administration has started preparations for the Char Dham Yatra. It started clearing the snow at the Kedarnath Dham and the pedestrian routes of Kedarnath. The Uttarakhand Tourism Development Council (UTDC) previously said that it would issue tokens for darshan during the Char Dham Yatra.
The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand is one of the most popular Hindu pilgrimages in India. This pilgrimage is a tour of four holy sites – Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri – nestled high up in the Himalayas. The high-altitude shrines remain shut for around six months every year, opening in summer (April or May) and closing with the onset of winter (October or November).
