The much awaited Chardham Yatra of Uttarakhand will start on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya on 19 April 2026 this year. The state government has intensified preparations for the yatra and the registration process for the devotees has also been started from March 6. By 5 pm on the very first day, 1,24,089 pilgrims had registered themselves for the Chardham Yatra, due to which a record number of devotees are expected to arrive this year too.

Giving information, State Tourism, Endowment and Culture Minister Satpal Maharaj said that Chardham Yatra has special spiritual significance in Hindu religion. Every year lakhs of devotees visit Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath Dham to get spiritual benefits. He told that due to safe and easy travel management, more than 56 lakh 31 thousand devotees had visited Chardham in the year 2025. Keeping this experience in mind, this year also special arrangements have been made to make the yatra organized and safe.

According to Minister Satpal Maharaj, this time under the Chardham Yatra, the doors of Gangotri and Yamunotri Dham will traditionally be opened on Akshaya Tritiya i.e. 19th April. Whereas the doors of Kedarnath Dham will be opened for devotees on 22nd April and the doors of Badrinath Dham will be opened for devotees on 23rd April. Preparations of all departments are in the final stages to conduct the Yatra smoothly.

He said that for the convenience of the passengers, both online and offline registration arrangements have been made. A total of 50 counters have been set up for offline registration, out of which 30 counters have been set up in Rishikesh and 20 counters in Vikasnagar. All these counters will operate 24 hours, so that passengers do not face any kind of problem. The facility of offline registration will be started from 17th April 2026, two days before the doors open.

Devotees can register themselves through the official website of the Tourism Department and “Tourist Care Uttarakhand” mobile app. Apart from this, the facility of registration has also been provided through Aadhar card. Arrangements for registration through e-mail ID have been made for foreign devotees. For those devotees who do not have Aadhaar card available, registration centers have been set up at Rishikesh Transit Camp, Rishikul Ground in Haridwar and Vikas Nagar, Dehradun.

Instructions have been given to repair alternative routes

Keeping in mind the convenience of the devotees during the yatra, adequate arrangements have been made for public toilets, drinking water and medical facilities on the routes. Along with this, instructions have also been given to repair the main and alternative routes. To make the journey safe and orderly, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) will also be issued as per the standards.

A total of 1800 buses will be operated in Chardham Yatra.

Special preparations have also been made regarding transportation arrangements. This time a total of 1800 buses will be operated in the Chardham Yatra, out of which 400 buses will be kept in reserve. About 130 buses will leave daily carrying passengers and will operate on about 1300 routes in the 10-day travel period.

22,340 devotees registered for Yamunotri Dham till 5 pm

Till 5 pm on the first day of registration, 22,340 devotees registered themselves for Yamunotri Dham, 22,764 for Gangotri Dham, 42,405 for Kedarnath Dham and 36,580 for Badrinath Dham. It is clear from this that this year also there is huge enthusiasm among the devotees regarding Chardham Yatra.

Every year lakhs of devotees from India and abroad go on the holy Chardham Yatra of Uttarakhand. This journey is not just a religious tradition, but a wonderful confluence of faith, nature and spiritual peace. High mountains, cool breeze, snow covered peaks and the sound of sacred temple bells all together make this journey a memorable experience of life. Chardham includes Yamunotri Dham, Gangotri Dham, Kedarnath Dham and Badrinath Dham.

It is believed that by visiting these four Dhams, a person gets spiritual peace and life becomes successful. If you are planning for Chardham Yatra in 2026, then it is very important to know the correct information about the journey, registration process and necessary preparations in advance. So let us know what is the complete online and offline process of going on Chardham Yatra.

When will Chardham Yatra start in 2026?

Every year the doors of Chardham are opened on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya. In the year 2026, Chardham Yatra is going to start from 19th April 2026. The doors of Yamunotri and Gangotri Dham will be opened on this day with traditional rituals. The doors of Badrinath Dham will open for devotees from 23 April 2026. The date of opening of doors of Kedarnath Dham will be announced on the day of Mahashivratri. Before leaving for the journey, please confirm the date on the official website or portal of Uttarakhand government, because the dates may change due to weather or administrative reasons. Registration has been made mandatory by the government for Chardham Yatra. This ensures the safety of passengers and makes it easier for the administration to provide assistance in case of emergency. It is not possible to travel without registration.

Chardham Yatra 2026 online registration method

1. If you want to register sitting at home, then the online process is the easiest. First official website registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in Go to.

2. Login/Register on the website by entering your mobile number.

3. Select your travel date.

4. Fill in personal information.

5. Check all the information and submit the form.

6. Download the registration slip and take a print out of it. With the online process you can save time and ensure your seat even before the journey.

How to register offline?

If you are not able to register online, then offline option is also available. Registration counters are set up at many major places in Uttarakhand, like Rishikesh, Haridwar, Sonprayag and Barkot. By visiting these places, you can get yourself registered by showing your identity card and filling the necessary information.

helicopter service facility

Helicopter service is available for those devotees who want to avoid long journey. Advance booking is also necessary for helicopter service. This saves time. Elderly people and people with health problems can visit comfortably. Keep in mind that helicopter tickets are limited, so book well in time.

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