Char Dham Yatra: Char Dham Yatra is going to start from 19th April. Preparations for this annual pilgrimage to the Himalayas are already underway. Meanwhile, the Uttarakhand government has taken several steps to manage the pilgrims coming this year. An important decision has been taken regarding entry into the temple premises. In fact, the Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee has announced that non-Hindus will not be allowed to enter some temples during the pilgrimage. In the meantime, let us know whether restrictions will be imposed on those who follow Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism also or not.

Ban on entry of non-Hindus in temple premises

The temple committee has decided that during the coming pilgrimage season, non-Hindus will not be allowed inside the premises of two big temples, Kedarnath temple and Badrinath temple. This rule is not limited to just these two temples. According to Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee, this will also be applicable to about 45 more temples under its administrative control in the entire area. According to temple officials, its purpose is to maintain the religious sanctity of religious places.

Will people of Buddhist, Sikh and Jain religions not get entry?

Despite the ban on non-Hindus, this ban will not have any effect on those following Sikh, Jain and Buddhist religions. The BKTC President said that under Article 25 of the Constitution of India, these religions are considered as part of a larger definition of Hindu traditions in certain legal and cultural matters. That means people following these religions have been kept out of this ban.

to be implemented in many temples

The temple authorities are planning to implement this rule on about 47 to 50 temples managed by the Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee. However, in some places this decision has already been formally approved. But negotiations are still going on for some temples. The committee that manages Gangotri temple has already passed a resolution supporting this rule.

Temple opening date for Char Dham Yatra

Char Dham pilgrimage will officially start on 19th April. From this date the doors of Yamunotri and Gangotri temples will open for devotees. Kedarnath temple will open after 3 days on 22nd April. After this Badrinath temple will open on 23rd April.

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Preparations have intensified for the world famous Chardham Yatra of Uttarakhand. Online registration of devotees for the upcoming yatra has started from Friday i.e. 6th March. The Tourism Department has completed all its preparations. From 7 am, devotees can register themselves through the website and mobile app.

Giving information, Tourism Secretary Dhiraj Garbyal said that this year Chardham Yatra will start from April 19. With the beginning of the Yatra, the doors of Dhams will also open on different dates. The doors of Kedarnath Dham will be opened on 22nd April, while the doors of Badrinath Dham will open for devotees on 23rd April.

You can register through official website and app

Registration has been made mandatory for all the devotees participating in the Chardham Yatra. Under this, devotees can register online from March 6 through the official website of the Tourism Department, registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in and mobile app Tourist Care Uttarakhand.

Facilities provided to Indians as well as foreign devotees

The administration says that with this, the number of devotees can be better managed during the yatra and security and facilities can also be operated smoothly. To simplify the registration process, Indian devotees have been given the facility of registration through Aadhar card. Arrangements have been made for foreign devotees to register through e-mail ID.

Offline registration will start from April 17

Apart from this, offline registration facility will also be made available for those devotees who will not be able to register online. This facility will start two days before the commencement of the journey i.e. from 17th April. For this, special registration counters will be set up in Transit Camp of Rishikesh, Rishikul Maidan of Haridwar and Vikas Nagar.

Toll free numbers issued for devotees

Apart from this, to help the devotees, the Tourism Department has also issued toll free helpline number 0135-1364, which will be available round the clock. By calling this number, passengers can get information related to travel, registration process and other necessary help.

The administration says that all departments are working in coordination to make the Chardham Yatra safe and organized. Extensive preparations are being made keeping in mind the travel routes, health services, transport system and facilities for the devotees, so that the devotees coming from India and abroad do not have to face any kind of problem.

When will the doors of which Dham open?

According to the information received from Uttarakhand Tourism Department, this year the doors of Yamunotri and Gangotri Dham will open on 19 April 2026. Whereas the doors of Kedarnath Dham will be opened for pilgrims on 22nd April and the doors of Badrinath Dham will be opened for pilgrims on 23rd April.