A: Yamunotri and Gangotri Do (two) Dham Opening date is 19 April 2026 on Akshaya Tritya.
Char Dham Yatra Opening Closing Dates 2026
As soon as 2026 began, everyone started waiting for the opening of the gates of all four Char Dham temples, and finally, the dates have now been officially announced.
Char Dham Yatra Opening Dates 2026
Here’s the Opening Dates :
| Opening Date | Approximate Time | Dham |
|---|---|---|
| 19 April 2026 | 6:30 AM | Yamunotri Dham |
| 19 April 2026 | 6:30 AM | Gangotri Dham |
| 22 April 2026 | 6:30 AM | Kedarnath Dham |
| 23 or 24 April 2026 | 6:30 AM | Badrinath Dham |
Tip: Practice morning walk or daily normal exercise to make you physically fit and ready for this Char Dham Yatra.
Char Dham Yatra Closing Dates 2026
Here’s the Closing Dates :
| Closing Date | Approximate Time | Dham |
|---|---|---|
| 11 November 2026 | 6:30 AM | Yamunotri Dham |
| 10 November 2026 | 6:30 AM | Gangotri Dham |
| 10-11 November 2026 | 6:30 AM | Kedarnath Dham |
| 13 November | 6:30 AM | Badrinath Dham |
Tip: Best Time to start Char Dham yatra between April to June. After that Heavy crowd, Road blocks due to High Traffic and Rainy season starts and land slide issue arise in rainy season. Nowadays Cloud Burst climatic issue also faced this region in rainy season.
Morning Aarti: Calm, Quiet and Beautiful
The Aarti early in the morning starts approx 6:30 AM is relaxed, reflective and feel the presence.
Evening Aarti: Lights, Music and Devotion
All Dhams Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath perform their evening aarti their own style everyday by their priest
Start your Yatra from Haridwar, consider staying at a hotel near Har Ki Pauri Haridwar and you must attend World famous Aarti at Har ki Pauri Haridwar.
Must-Know Tips for Chardham Yatra
- Early Registration: Early Registration makes you free to last minute hurry.
- Exercise Ragularly: Be prepare to physically fit for this Adventurous Char Dham Yatra in Himalayas.
- Back Packs: This yatra takes 10-12 days so keep carry winter clothes and ready your back packs.
- Early Hotel Booking: Yatra starts from Haridwar so Book your Hotels in Haridwar early due to peak season.
- Follow Local Customs: It is Himalyan Range and their are lots of Tribes and custom you explore in this Chardham Yatra.
FAQ – Chardham Yatra Opening Closing Dates 2026
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Q: What is the opening dates of the Do(two) Dham Yatra 2026?
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Q: Do all four Char Dham temples open on the same day?A: No! There are Gangotri and Yamonotri Dham Open on 19 April 2026 on Akshya Tritya and Kedarnath Dham on 22 April 2026 & Badrinath Dham on 23 or 24 April 2026.
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Q: Which Char Dham temple closes first?A: Yamunotri Dham & Gangotri Dham respectively close first on 1st November 2026 and Kedarnath Dham & Badrinath Dham on 6th November 2026.
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Q: Does the Char Dham Yatra start from Haridwar?A: Yes, The Chardham Yatra begins with a Holy dip at Har Ki Pauri before proceeding further and stay at Hotels in Haridwar near Har ki Pauri and the ancient sequence of the Char Dham Yatra is as follows: Yamunotri Dham → Gangotri Dham → Kedarnath Dham → Badrinath Dham.
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Q: How many days does it take to complete the Char Dham Yatra?A: Generally 10-12 Days takes to complete the Char Dham yatra by Road and by Helocopter it takes 3 Days only if weather is ok
