


Online registration is mandatory for every pilgrim undertaking the Char Dham Yatra to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. It was introduced by the Uttarakhand government to manage pilgrim flow, control crowding at the shrines and ensure the safety of travellers on the mountain routes. Without a valid registration, you will not be allowed to proceed beyond the designated checkpoints on the yatra route, so this is the very first step to complete before your trip - even before finalising your travel dates.
| Dham | Expected Opening Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| Yamunotri & Gangotri | Akshaya Tritiya (mid-to-late April, exact date announced by Dham committees) |
| Kedarnath | Late April - early May (announced closer to the season) |
| Badrinath | A day or two after Kedarnath opening (announced by the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee) |
Exact 2026 opening dates are confirmed and announced by the respective temple committees closer to the season - call us for the latest confirmed dates before finalising your travel plan.
Once your registration is successfully submitted, you'll receive a confirmation with a unique registration number and a QR code, either by SMS, email, or directly downloadable from the portal/app. This QR code acts as your official yatra pass and will be scanned at multiple checkpoints along the route - typically at Haridwar/Rishikesh entry points, and again near each dham before you're allowed to proceed further. It's important to keep both a printed copy and a phone screenshot of this confirmation, since network connectivity is unreliable in several stretches of the mountain route. Your registration QR code will be scanned at official verification counters at Haridwar, Rishikesh, Sonprayag, and temple base points. In case any detail on your registration needs correction after submission, minor edits are usually possible through the same portal login before you begin travel.
Online Char Dham Yatra registration through the official government portal is currently free of cost for individual pilgrims. Be cautious of third-party websites charging a fee for basic registration - always verify you are using the official government portal. If you book your yatra through us, we handle this step for you as part of your package at no separate charge.
Ready to plan your full trip? Check our complete Char Dham Yatra from Haridwar package page, or see our guide if you plan to fly to Kedarnath.