Char Dham Yatra Registration 2026: Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Char Dham Yatra registration is compulsory for every pilgrim visiting Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath – adults, senior citizens and children. It is free, it takes about ten minutes online, and the QR pass it gives you is checked on the way to the temples. This guide explains every method of Char Dham registration for 2026, the documents you need and the mistakes that cause delays.

Why Char Dham Yatra registration is compulsory

The Uttarakhand government uses Char Dham Yatra registration to manage crowds, plan medical help and trace pilgrims in an emergency. Without Char Dham registration you can be stopped at check points such as Sonprayag, Barkot or Pandukeshwar and asked to register on the spot, which can cost you hours. With a valid pass your entry is smooth, and the state knows how many people are on each route every day.

• It is free – no official website or counter charges a fee for Char Dham registration.
• Every person needs it, including infants and senior citizens.
• Your travel dates for each dham must match your pass.

Five ways to complete Char Dham Yatra registration

Online Char Dham Yatra registration opened on 6 March 2026, weeks before the temples opened. Always use the official Uttarakhand Tourism registration portal and avoid agents who charge money for Char Dham registration – the government service is free.

Char Dham Yatra registration online: step by step

1. Open the portal or app and choose Register / Sign up.
2. Verify your mobile number with the OTP and create a password.
3. Add every pilgrim with full name, age, gender, ID number and a photo.
4. Enter your plan: the dhams you will visit and the date for each one.
5. Submit and download the QR pass. Save it on your phone and carry a printout.

If you change your dates, log in again and update the Char Dham Yatra registration before you travel, so the pass matches your real itinerary.

Documents needed for Char Dham registration

• One photo ID per person: Aadhaar, voter ID, passport, PAN or driving licence.
• A working mobile number (one number can complete Char Dham registration for a whole family).
• A recent photo of each pilgrim (small JPG or PNG file).
• Travel dates for each dham and an emergency contact.

Foreign nationals complete Char Dham registration with their passport number. Keep the original ID with you during the yatra, because staff can ask to see it along with the pass.

Offline Char Dham registration counters

If you could not finish Char Dham Yatra registration online, go to an offline counter. The main ones are in Haridwar (Rahi Hotel area) and Rishikesh (ISBT and the transit camp area). There are also counters at Barkot for Yamunotri, Hina for Gangotri, Sonprayag for Kedarnath, Pandukeshwar for Badrinath and Govindghat for Hemkund Sahib. In May and June the queues are long, so online Char Dham Yatra registration is the easier choice.

Where your Char Dham Yatra registration is checked

Staff check the Char Dham Yatra registration QR pass at points such as Sonprayag before the Kedarnath trek, at Barkot and Janki Chatti on the Yamunotri side, and on the roads to Gangotri and Badrinath. Keep your phone charged and a printed copy in your bag. A group can travel on one account, but every person must be listed in the same Char Dham Yatra registration.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Registering only yourself and forgetting children or parents.
• Choosing wrong dates and not updating them after a change of plan.
• Paying a middleman for Char Dham registration that is free.
• Keeping the pass only on a phone with no battery or network.
• Uploading a blurred ID or photo, which delays your Char Dham registration.

Let Mithila Travels do it for you

When you book our Char Dham Yatra package or Char Dham taxi, our Haridwar team completes the Char Dham Yatra registration for your whole group and sends the passes on WhatsApp. Plan the rest of your trip with the Char Dham Yatra guide, the Char Dham route map and our note on the best time for Char Dham Yatra. For helicopter tickets to Kedarnath, use only the official IRCTC HeliYatra website.