Uttarakhand
4 cities · 4 temples
About Uttarakhand
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Uttarakhand holds the high-Himalayan Char Dham — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath — opened only six months a year as the deities winter at lower-altitude abodes. The state is also home to the Panch Kedar (5 Shiva sites) and Panch Badri (5 Vishnu sites) circuits, plus the Hemkund Sahib trek.
Cities
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Circuits in this state
Frequently asked questions
When does the Chota Char Dham yatra open?
Yamunotri and Gangotri open on Akshaya Tritiya (Apr/May). Kedarnath opens late Apr/early May, Badrinath in early May. All four close in Oct/Nov for winter.
Is Char Dham registration mandatory?
Yes. Uttarakhand Tourism mandates online registration via the official portal before starting the yatra. Quotas fill in peak May–Jun and Sep–Oct.