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Chardham Yatra Opening Dates 2025
The holy Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand remains open for devotees only for a brief period of six months of the year. The Char Dham Yatra opening date 2025 is from 10 May 2025.
Every year the temples open from April to November. The opening dates depend upon the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej. In contrast, the closing dates depend on the festivities of Vijay Dashami, Bhai Dooj, and Diwali. In 2025, the starting date of the Char Dham Yatra was changed, and the tentative closing dates of Char Dham Yatra are 9th November 2025. The dates are fixed after considering the Panchang, the Hindu calendar. The dates are usually declared by the Char Dham temple committee and the Kedar-Badri Mandir Samiti. The Yamunotri Temple and Gangotri Temple open on the day of Akshaya Tritiya every year, followed by the portal opening of Kedarnath Temple and Badrinath Temple after a couple of days. Yamunotri and Kedarnath Dham close on Yama Dwitiya/ Bhai Dooj, whereas the Gangotri Dham closes on the day of Diwali. And the closing date of the Badrinath temple is on the day of Vijaya Dashami. If you plan to go on Chardham Yatra in 2025, book Chardham Yatra packages by Indian Holiday, including everything you will need on your journey.| Chardham Temples | Dates of Chardham Yatra 2025 | Closing Dates of Chardham Yatra 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Kedarnath | 02 May 2025 | October 2025 (Tentative) |
| Badrinath | 04 May 2025 | November 2025 (Tentative) |
| Gangotri | 30 April 2025 | October 2025 (Tentative) |
| Yamunotri | 30 April 2025 | October 2025 (Tentative) |
Yamunotri Temple Opening & Closing Dates
Yamunotri Dham The first landmark of the holy trek to Yamunotri Dham. A blissful abode of Goddess Yamuna, the shrine marks the origin point of the river. Nestled at a high altitude, Yamunotri temple remains open from May till October/November 2025, and the temple visiting time is 6 am – 8 pm. However, Yamunotri temple aarti’s timings are 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm. The journey to Yamunotri starts from Janki Chatti, and during winters, the idol is shifted to Shani Dev Temple in Kharsali. Pilgrims can plan Ek Dham Yatra by paying homage at this shrine.
Gangotri Temple Opening & Closing Dates
Gangotri Dham A holy seat of river Ganga, Gangotri is the second Dham en route the trek. Every year innumerable pilgrims embark on Gangotri Dham Yatra to seek the blessing of the goddess. Located near Gaumukh –originating point of the sacred river, the temple dates back to the 18th century. Gangotri temple doors are open in May and closed in October/November. Thereafter, Mukhimath Temple in Mukba becomes the winter seat of the goddess.
Kedarnath Temple Opening & Closing Dates
Kedarnath Dham Enshrining one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, Kedarnath Temple is surrounded by awe-inspiring snow-covered mountains. Kedarnath Yatra starts from May till October/November. Temple visiting timing 4 am – 9 pm. Adi Shankaracharya, the founder of the Char Dham Yatra in India, attained salvation at Kedarnath only. Cradled between the Nar and Narayan peaks in the Rudraprayag district, the Kedarnath temple remains closed for six months a year. The idol then gets transferred to the Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath. The stunning scenery of the Mandakini River along the way keeps the spirits high! Along with Badrinath Dham, the sacred site completes the Do Dham Yatra.
Badrinath Temple Opening & Closing Dates
Badrinath Dham Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the Badrinath Dham is an important site. Badrinath Yatra starts from May to October/November 2025, and temple visiting timing is 4 am – 9 pm usually. Besides being a part of a relatively smaller circuit of Hindu pilgrimage, the shrine is also included in the Char Dham Yatra. Adorning the Chamoli district, the shrine houses the idol of Lord Badrinarayan in a meditative posture. The idol is worshiped at Vasu Dev Temple in Joshimath for the whole winter season.
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