Char Dham Yatra 2026 Opening & Closing Dates – Complete Travel Guide
Char Dham Yatra 2026 Dates: When Will the 4 Dham Temples Open & Close?
The sacred Char Dham Yatra 2026 in Uttarakhand is one of the most revered Hindu pilgrimages in India. Covering the four holy shrines — Yamunotri Temple, Gangotri Temple, Kedarnath Temple, and Badrinath Temple — this spiritual journey attracts millions of devotees every year.
The Char Dham opening date 2026 has been officially announced, while closing dates remain tentative and depend on weather conditions and Hindu calendar calculations.
The temples generally open in April–May 2026 and close in October–November 2026 before heavy Himalayan snowfall begins.
Char Dham Yatra 2026 Opening & Closing Dates (Confirmed)
| Char Dham Temples | Opening Date 2026 | Closing Date 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Yamunotri Yatra | April 19, 2026 | November 11, 2026 |
| Gangotri Yatra | April 19, 2026 | November 10, 2026 |
| Kedarnath Yatra | April 22, 2026 | November 11, 2026 |
| Badrinath Yatra | April 23, 2026 (6:15 AM) | November 13, 2026 |
Tip: Complete your Char Dham registration 2026 online before planning your trip. Registration is mandatory for all pilgrims.
Yamunotri Yatra 2026
Yamunotri Opening Date 2026 – April 19, 2026
The sacred shrine of Goddess Yamuna opens every year on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya. The temple doors reopen after winter with grand rituals and Vedic chants.
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Best time to visit: May to June & September
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Ideal for: Spiritual seekers and nature lovers
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Winter seat: Kharsali village
Yamunotri Closing Date 2026 – November 11, 2026
The temple closes on Bhai Dooj, shortly after Diwali. During winter, the idol of Goddess Yamuna is shifted to Kharsali for worship.
Gangotri Yatra 2026
Gangotri Opening Date 2026 – April 19, 2026
The Gangotri temple opens on Akshaya Tritiya, marking the beginning of the pilgrimage season. Devotees attend the sacred Ganga Aarti on the banks of the Bhagirathi River.
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Significance: Origin of the holy River Ganga
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Best travel months: May–June & September–October
Gangotri Closing Date 2026 – November 10, 2026
The temple closes around Diwali, and the idol of Goddess Ganga is moved to Mukhba village for winter worship.
Kedarnath Yatra 2026
Kedarnath Opening Date 2026 – April 22, 2026
The opening date of Kedarnath is announced on Maha Shivratri, and the temple opens on Akshaya Tritiya.
The idol of Lord Shiva is carried in a ceremonial procession (Doli Yatra) from Ukhimath to Kedarnath.
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Altitude: 3,583 meters
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Trek distance: 16 km from Gaurikund
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Helicopter services available
Kedarnath Closing Date 2026 – November 11, 2026
The temple closes on Bhai Dooj, and the idol is shifted to Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath for winter worship.
Badrinath Yatra 2026
Badrinath Opening Date 2026 – April 23, 2026 at 6:15 AM
The opening date is announced on Basant Panchami, and the temple opens on Akshaya Tritiya after special rituals.
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Dedicated to Lord Vishnu and one of the prominent pilgrims sites of Char Dham of India among Rameswaram Temple in South, Dwarka Temple in west, Jagannath Puri Temple in east and Badrinath Temple in North India.
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Altitude: 3,000+ meters
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Most accessible among the Char Dham temples
Badrinath Closing Date 2026 – November 13, 2026
The closing date is decided based on Hindu astrological calculations, usually around Vijaya Dashami or Bhai Dooj. The idol is moved to Narsingh Temple in Joshimath during winter.
