Uttarakhand Dham Yatra Frequently Asked & Question.

The best time for Char Dham Yatra is typically between May and October, avoiding the monsoon season. The exact timing may vary each year, so it’s essential to check the current weather conditions and pilgrimage status.

While there are no specific permits required for Char Dham Yatra, it’s essential to check any travel restrictions, permits, or registration requirements imposed by local authorities. This information may change, so stay updated.

Pilgrims should pack essentials such as warm clothing, rain gear, comfortable footwear, first aid kit, identity proof, and any necessary personal items. It’s crucial to travel light but be prepared for various weather conditions.

Yamunotri: Yamunotri is usually reached by a trek of about 6 kilometers.
Gangotri: Gangotri has a motorable road that goes up to the temple.
Kedarnath: The trek to Kedarnath involves a distance of approximately 16 kilometers (about 10 miles) from Gaurikund.
Badrinath: Badrinath is accessible by road, and there is minimal trekking involved from the parking area to the temple.
Note :- Ponies, palki, Muel and helicopter services are available for pilgrims who prefer not to trek the entire distance.

Yes, medical facilities are available during the Chardham Yatra to ensure the well-being and safety of pilgrims. The authorities make efforts to provide medical assistance and emergency services along the Yatra route.

Guide can help you navigate the often-difficult terrain and offer valuable insight into the culture and history of the area. we will provide you a driver-cum-guide.

Having a well-thought-out emergency plan, including communication devices, knowledge of rescue procedures, and first aid skills, is vital. Always inform someone about your itinerary before heading out.

The ideal time for Char Dham Yatra is generally between May and October, avoiding the monsoon season. Plan according to weather conditions and pilgrimage status.

The answer is yes. Now these days it has become very easy for thirtha yatra, Yamunotri and Kedarnath is hard to reach, but you can hire Palki to go up, transportation reaches very close to rest of the places.

Please note that these are high altitude areas,and thus it is advised that people who have any respiratory problems or cardio-vascular problems to seek doctor’s advice before venturing to these areas.

Every Year Chardham Yatra begins from the month of April or May onwards and continues until October/November as the doors of all four temples (Badrinath, Kedarnath, Yumunotri & Gangotri) remain open till the day of “Diwali Festival” which is celebrated every year during the month the month of October/November. “Diwali festival –Also called Deepawali” is considered as one of the main festival of Hindus and dates of this festival to be decided by the holy saints/Gurus/Priests according to Hindu calendar). After Diwali doors of all temples remain close for the next five or six months due to heavy snow fall and very cold weather as all these temples are located in the remote places of Himalayan Mountain where life is not easy to survive due to uncertain weather conditions.

Chardham Yatra is considered is as one of the toughest Yatra in Himalayan region, so don’t take it lightly as one should physically and mentally fit to travel this circuit. Weather of Char Dham Circuit is very uncertain as temperature changes almost three times in a day since day time is hot and evening is pleasant but nights are some time very cold. It is advisable to take heavy woollen cloths such as warm Jacket, Coat, Sweater, Gloves & woollen socks and good walking shoes with grip, slippers & sandals, first aid kit. Also carry Insect repellent or lotions to avoid any mosquito infection. One can carry rain coat as well as some time its rain in this circuit as weather can be changed at any time here.

Don’t forget to bring personal medicines during your trip to Char Dham Circuit if you are patient of any such dieses like any kind of allergies, diabetes or asthma or any such conditions that may require emergency treatment and are specially advised to carry prescriptions of the medicines and also preferably carry a letter from your physician during your trip.

There are three token counters near taxi stand at Badrinath. You can collect your token (free) from one of these counters. Token mentions darshan time and you need to be at the main door 10 – 15 minutes in advance. Please note that time allotted for darshan of the Lord Badrinath is only for 10 – 20 seconds in the peak season of May to July.

The token system was started in 2012 as a 10 day trial, but with its great success it has been continued for the Char Dham 2012 season. With the token system there is no need for pilgrims to stand in long queues for several hours outside the temple, and pilgrims now visit other nearby spots in the time which was otherwise going waste.