Chardham Yatra 2026 – Opening and Closing Dates

Located in the serene mountains of Uttarakhand, Char Dhams are the holiest pilgrimage destinations for Hindu devotees in India. According to Hinduism, every devotee must undertake Char Dham Yatra once in a lifetime to attain Moksha (liberation from the cycle of birth and death.) Every year the pilgrims visit Char Dhams- Yamunotri, Gangotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath Dhams to seek divine blessings of river goddesses- Yamuna and Ganga and Lord Vishnu and Shiva. If you are planning to visit Char Dham destinations in 2026 then don’t go anywhere as we provide complete information on the starting and closing dates to help you plan your pilgrimage tour in advance.

Char Dham Opening Dates and Closing Dates 2026

Note-

Opening Dates – The exact dates of the opening of Char Dham Portals will be announced on these dates-

• • Badrinath Dham Temple– Basant Panchami (Friday, 23 January 2026)
  • Kedarnath Dham Temple– Mahashivratri (Sun, 15 Feb, 2026)
  • Gangotri Dham Temple- Chaitra Navratri (20 March 2026 )
  • Yamunotri Dham Temple– Yamuna Jayanti (24 March 2026 )

Closing Dates- The exact closing dates for the portals of Char Dhams are

• • Badrinath Dham Temple – ~2–3 weeks after Diwali (BKTC decides)
  • Kedarnath Dham Temple- Bhai Dooj (2 days after Diwali)
  • Gangotri Dham Temple– Bhai Dooj (2 days after Diwali)
  • Yamunotri Dham Temple– Next Day of Diwali

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Char Dham Yatra Peak Season 2026

Located in the high- altitude Himalayan Mountains, the journey to Char Dhams- Yamunotri, Gangotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath is the most difficult yatras for Hindu devotees in India. The harsh climate, the frequent downpours and heavy rainfall makes the journey challenging due to its location in high-altitude Himalayan Mountains. So, the portals of Char Dhams are open for only six months for the devotees. During winters the gates of Char Dhams are closed for devotees due to unbearable weather conditions.

Char Dham in Summer (April to July)

• The portals of Char Dhams are opened in summer season (Late April to early July).
• These months are the best time to complete your Char Dham Yatra during day time. The roads are accessible and the warm weather makes it comfortable for pilgrims to visit char Dhams during this time.
• You will feel cold in early morning and at night but still the weather is bearable for the devotees to travel during daytime. Due to favorable weather conditions, it is the peak season of Char Dham Yatra.

Char Dham in Monsoon (July to September)

• Monsoon in Uttarakhand starts in the month of July and remains till September.
• Char Dham temples are opened during monsoon season but it is not a favorable time to plan your Char Dham Yatra during this time. The frequent downpours makes the road slippery.
• Trekking in hills can be very challenging during the monsoon due to landslides. However, if you come here during monsoon, the lush greenery and the beautiful waterfalls will offer scenic views which cannot be experienced in any other season.

 Char Dham in Autumn (October to November)

• Autumn in Uttarakhand starts in the month of October and remains till November.
• These are the ending months to plan your Char Dham Yatra. After November the portal of Char Dhams is closed for six months.
• During this time you will see many beautiful sights and sceneries of post-monsoon greenery and flowers. Occasional rain and snowfall makes the experience blissful.
• The closing dates of Char Dham temples are either decided in October or November by the temple authorities. So, these are the last months where you can get darshan before its closing for six months.

Char Dham in Winter (November to March)

• Winter in Uttarakhand starts in the month of November and remains till March. It’s an extremely harsh time in the Himalayas.
• The entire Himalayan range is covered in snow. Due to the extreme weather conditions, all the roads to Char Dhams are blocked for the pilgrims. Hence the portals of Char Dhams are inaccessible to the pilgrims during winters.

Winter CharDham Temples

During winters the idols of Char Dhams are shifted to nearby places Ukhimath, Joshimath, Mukhba and Kharsali for the continuation of prayer and darshan for pilgrims’.

So the pilgrims who wish to get darshan of the idols of CharDhams have to visit their winter abodes to get the divine blessings. Here are the places where you will get the sacred darshan of Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunotri and Gangotri,

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FAQ

Q-1: What are the peak months to plan Char Dham Yatra in 2026?

Ans: The peak season to plan your Char Dham Yatra in 2026 is during the months of April to June. Summer is the best time to plan Char Dham Yatra due to favorable weather conditions and accessible roads.

Q-2: When will the Char Dham portals shut down in 2026?

Ans: The portals of Char Dham will shut down in the following dates-

• Yamunotri Dham– The portal of Yamunotri Dham will shut down on Next Day of Diwali and the idol of goddess Yamuna will be transferred to the village of Kharsali at Shani dev Temple.
• Gangotri Dham- the Portal of Gangotri Temple will shut on Bhai Dooj (2 days after Diwali) and the idol of Goddess Ganga will be shifted to Ganga Temple at Mukhba.
• Badrinath Dham– the Portal of Badrinath Temple will be shut on ~2–3 weeks after Diwali (BKTC decides) and the idol of Lord Badrinath will be shifted to Yogdhayan Badri Temple at Pandukeshwar.
• Kedarnath Dham- the Portal of Kedarnath Temple will be shut on Bhai Dooj (2 days after Diwali) and the idol of Lord Kedarnath will be shifted to Ukhimath at Omkareshwara Temple.

Q-3: How many days are required to Visit Char Dham Yatra?

Ans: The standard time taken to complete Char Dham Yatra is 10 to 12 days by road but if you don’t have much time to spare you can also complete the Yatra in 6 days. Choose your tour package wisely. If you plan your journey by helicopter then 3-4 days are enough to complete your CharDham Journey.

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