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Char Dham Yatra dates for 2026
Yamunotri Dham opening date
19-April-2026, also the date of Akshaya Tritiya in 2026.
Gangotri Dham opening date
19-April-2026, same date of Akshaya Tritiya in 2026.
Kedarnath Dham opening date
22-April-2026
Badrinath Dham opening date
23-April-2026, just 1 day after opening of Kedarnath Dham.
Char Dham Yatra Closing Date
And for 2026, the Yatra is expected to close on:
- 11 November 2026, when Yamunotri Dham will close
- 10 November 2026, when Gangotri Dham will close
- 11 November 2026, when Kedarnath Dham will close
- 13 November 2026, when Badrinath Dham will close
These are approximate dates, as no official statement has been released by the Uttarakhand Government.
How Chr Dham Dates are decided?
Every ear, the festival of Akshaya Tritiya which comes in April, sometimes May, is observed as the opening date of Char Dham, as in this date Yamunotri & Gangotri Dham temples are open. And in next 3-4 days Kedarnath & Badrinath Dham is opened.
And around the festivals of Bhai Dooj and Govardhan Puja each year, the Char Dham Yatra comes to a close, and the deities are brought down from these temples to their respective winter seats. So on these festival date, the Char Dham Yatra closing date is decided.
Winter seat of Char Dham deities:
- Ukhimath Temple for Kedarnath
- Joshimath for Badrinath
- Mukhba Village for Gangotri
- Kharsali Village for Yamunotri
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Best time to plan Char Dham Yatra
From April to June, these months are usually crowded because of:
- Less rain
- 2 months of school holidays
- Pleasant weather
In July & August, the number of travellers visiting the Char Dham Yatra declines by more than 90% due to heavy rainfall, landslides, and difficult travel conditions.
From September to November, there is a sharp increase in travellers, as those who prefer a less crowded Char Dham Yatra plan their visit during this period.
Char Dham yatra route map & itinerary
The Char Dham Yatra was established by Adi Shankaracharya, a sage from Kerala, in the 8th century CE. He is believed to have first visited Yamunotri, then Gangotri, followed by Kedarnath, and finally Badrinath.
Therefore, any traveller planning the complete Char Dham Yatra is advised to follow this route, as it is both historically significant and geographically practical.
Things to pack for a Char Dham Yatra
The Char Dham Yatra starts from Uttarakhand and typically takes 10–11 days. Since travellers will be visiting high-altitude areas, we suggest carrying the following:
- Warm clothes
- Trekking shoes
- Water & dry snacks
- Cold medicines & other essentials
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Char Dham yatra Packages
Most of the Yatra of Char Dham, starts from Haridwar & Dehradun, and also Delhi, which is 4 hour drive away from Haridwar. From Haridwar, you can complete the Char Dham Yatra in 10 days. Your can check related details like fare, itinerary, suggested hotels etc, at our Char Dham Yatra Packages from Haridwar @ ₹ 15,000 per person.
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List of Temples which you can visit with our Char Dham Yatra Package:
Yamunotri Dham
Yamunotri Dham, dedicated to Goddess Yamuna, and it will open on 19-April-2026. To have the darshan, you are requires a 6 km trek from Janki Chatti.
Gangotri Dham
Gangotri Dham, dedicated to Goddess Ganga, will open on 20-April-2026 & you need to arrive at the beautiful Gangotri town, no trekking, to have darshan.
Kedarnath Dham
Kedarnath Dham, dedicated to Mahadev Shiva, will open on 23-April-2026. To have darshan, you need to walk 16 km from Gaurikund, horse, palki available,
Badrinath Dham
Badrinath Dham, dedicated to Shree Vishnu, will open on 25-April-2026. To have the darshan, you can drive directly to Badrinath town, and then visit the 4th Dham of this Char Dhan Yatra.