Char Dham Yatra has special significance in Hinduism. Every devotee dreams that he must visit four dhams once in life. Char Dham on the holy land of Uttarakhand – Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath – attract millions of devotees every year. This year too, the Char Dham Yatra is going to start and its preparations are in full swing. If you too are planning to travel Char Dham in 2025, then this information is very important for you.
Yamunotri and Gangotri Dham’s opening date
The Char Dham Yatra begins with Yamunotri every year. This time too, the yatra will start on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya on 30 April 2025. On this day, the doors of Yamunotri Dham will be opened for devotees at 10.30 am. On the same day, the doors of Gangotri Dham will also be duly opened with worship. Akshaya Tritiya is considered to be a very auspicious day in the Hindu calendar and that is why the Char Dham Yatra starts on this day.
Kedarnath and Badrinath Dham’s opening date
After Yamunotri and Gangotri, pilgrims are towards Kedarnath Dham. According to the information issued by the Badrinath-Kedarnath temple committee, the doors of Kedarnath Dham will be opened on 2 May 2025 at 7 am. Two days later, on 4 May 2025, the doors of Badrinath Dham will be opened for devotees. In this way, the doors of the four dhams will be accessible to the devotees by the first week of May.
Registration is mandatory for travel
Registration has been made mandatory this time to go on Char Dham Yatra. Devotees will not get admission in the yatra without registration. Both online and offline options have been provided to make the registration process easier.
Online Registration: You can register online by visiting the official website of Uttarakhand Tourism Development Council (UTDB) or the e-portal of Char Dham Yatra. For this, you have to upload the necessary documents (such as Aadhaar card) related to your identity.
Offline registration: If you are not comfortable in the online process, you can also register through offline registration centers or mobile apps created by the state government. During the offline registration, you have to go to the concerned center and fill the form and submit the necessary documents.
After registration you will be given a slip, which will be mandatory to keep together during the journey. This slip will act as your travel permit.
Necessary instructions related to travel
The Char Dham Yatra occurs in the high Himalayan regions, where the weather changes a lot. Therefore, it is very important to take the following precautions before going on a journey:
Get your health check up and consult a doctor.
Place warm clothes, medicines, necessary documents and registration slip during the journey.
Keep taking information about the weather and follow the government guidelines.
Elderly and sick persons should take special care.
Why is Char Dham Yatra special?
Char Dham Yatra is also called Moksha Yatra. Yamunotri is the mother of Yamuna, Gangotri Mata Ganga, Kedarnath of Lord Shiva and Badrinath is the abode of Lord Vishnu. This journey is not only religiously important, but also experiences spiritual peace and amazing natural beauty. Char Dham Yatra experiences positive energy, mental peace and spiritual progress in life.
conclusion
If you too are dreaming of traveling Char Dham this year, do not delay. The yatra is being launched from April 30 and get your registration done as soon as possible. The Char Dham Yatra is not just a journey, but a spiritual experience of life, which every devotee must do once.
