Complete Guide about Char Dham

  • Location

    The circuit includes the four locations of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath and is situated in the Garhwal region of the Indian state of Uttarakhand.

  • Visiting Hours

    Winter (October – March)
    Summer (April – June)
    Monsoon (June – September)

  • Entry Fee

    The complex (darshan) at Char Dham is open 12 hours a day and is managed by Char Dham Trust. The entrance cost is Rs. 50 per adult.

Char Dham
Numerous temples may be found in Uttarakhand, also known as Devbhoomi or the Land of Gods, which welcomes visitors all year long. One of the most well-known of the several holy sites and circuits that pilgrims travel across Uttarakhand is the Char Dham Yatra. Yatra, or pilgrimage, is a journey to four sacred locations that are tucked away in the Himalayas: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. Four and dham, respectively, are terms for holy locations in Hindi.
The high-altitude shrines are closed for about six months each year, starting in the spring (April or May) and ending as winter approaches (October or November). The Char Dham Yatra is supposed to be completed in a circular rotation. As a result, the pilgrimage begins in Yamunotri, travels through Gangotri, Kedarnath, and ends in Badrinath. The trip can be finished by plane or road (helicopter services are available). Some followers also make the trip to Kedarnath and Badrinath as part of the Do Dham Yatra.
The Yamunotri temple is devoted to Goddess Yamuna and is located in the Uttarkashi area close to the source of the River Yamuna, which is the second-most sacred river in India after the River Ganga. The most revered of all Indian rivers, the Ganga, is honoured in Gangotri in the Uttarkashi district. Kedarnath, a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, is situated in the Rudraprayag district. Lord Vishnu is the focus of Badrinath, which houses the revered Badrinarayan Temple. The Char Dham Yatra is both divine and exhausting, yet it also satisfies the soul!
Char Dham Travel Tips
  • Registration of your vehicle(s) is required.
  • The driver should keep a list of all the passengers sitting in the vehicle.
  • Give way to vehicles going uphill on mountain roads first.
  • The driver should keep all the valid documents of the vehicle, keep an extra stepney.
  • Before travelling, you must get the green card from the transport office.
  • Be sure to honk on the turns in the mountain roads.
  • While parking the vehicle, usage of the hand brake is a must. Parking should be done at the designated place only.
  • Carry proof or scanned QR code with you.
  • Do not drive on mountain roads before 4 am and after 10 pm.
  • Do not overtake on the road turns.
  • Do not drink and drive.
  • Do not travel sitting on the top of the vehicle.
  • Do not litter dirty clothes and polybags.
  • Do not use private vehicles for commercial purposes.
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Before going on the Chardham Yatra and visiting Hemkund Sahib, worshippers must register. The Uttarakhand government has imposed a daily traveller cap in order to guarantee a smooth journey. As a result, we respectfully ask that you visit registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in before your trip to confirm the portal’s validity and register.
The holy shrines of Uttarakhand’s Char Dham Yatra are situated at a high altitude. The pilgrims may be exposed to extremely low humidity, high UV radiation, low air and oxygen pressure, and extreme cold when travelling to all of these shrines.
  • Following a comprehensive health examination, the pilgrims should start their Yatra.
  • People with pre-existing conditions should carry enough prescription medication, as well as their doctors’ contact information and prescriptions.
  • Senior citizens, persons with comorbid conditions, and people who have already experienced COVID 19 should think about delaying or opting out of the journey.
  • Before arriving at the ultimate pilgrimage location, there should be at least one day of rest planned in the journey itinerary.
  • Please make sure you have plenty of warm, woollen clothing with you.
  • Patients suffering from Heart Diseases, Respiratory ailments, Diabetes, and Hypertension should be extra cautious while undertaking travel to high altitudes.
  • If you have symptoms such as a headache, dizziness, drowsiness, tightness in the chest, nausea, vomiting, coughing, rapid breathing, or an elevated heart rate, you should see a doctor right once or call the 104 or 108 helplines for support.
  • Avoid using alcohol and other drugs, and don’t smoke.
  • SPF 50 sunscreen can be used to protect skin from the sun’s rays.
  • Additionally, sunglasses can shield the eyes from UV rays.
  • Maintain a healthy level of hydration, and avoid travelling on an empty stomach.
  • While trekking or walking, take frequent breaks.
  • High altitude activity should not be hard.
  • In case of emergencies, Helpline numbers [108 – National Ambulance
  • You can reach service and 104- Uttarakhand Health Helpline.
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The DAD of Tourism

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