Best Time to Visit Char Dham Yatra of Uttarakhand

The best time to visit the sacred Char Dhams is hands down in May & June and September & October. Chardham weather is pleasant and ideal for temple tours during this time. The other seasons like monsoons and winters are not suitable for the sacred trip.

Seasonal Breakdown for Char Dham Yatra:

Season	Months	Advantages	Disadvantages
Pre-Monsoon	May–June	– Ideal weather (5–30°C).	– Crowded, higher prices, Traffic Jam, long que in temple for darshan
		– Snow melting, lush greenery. Peak pilgrimage season with vibrant energy	– Limited accommodation.
Monsoon	July–August	– Uncrowded, Less busy, Quick darshan,	-Heavy rains, Landslides, road blockages.
Post-Monsoon	Sept–Oct	– Clear skies, autumn beauty.	– Temples close After diwali.
		– Moderate crowds.	– Chilly nights (0–15°C).
Winter	Nov–April	– heavy snowfall, routes are inaccessible.	– Temples are closed.

Peak Season

Summer Season (May to June):

The summers mark an excellent time to embark on the Char Dham Yatra. You’ll be welcomed with sunny afternoons and valleys adorned with full-flower bloom! On average, the temperature will stay between 20°C and 35°C, giving you a pleasant, workable environment. Summers are overall beautiful in the mountains except for nights which can get quite cold. Carry warm clothes with you to deal with the chilly weather.

Off-Monsoon Season (September to October):

After the monsoon subsides, there lies another great season for undertaking a Char Dham trip. You’ll be greeted with lush green valleys and delightfully pleasant weather in the off-monsoon season. Expect clear blue skies with a soft cool breeze. The weather, however, can get a bit cold (might drop down to 10 °C), so pack woollen clothes.

Avoidable Seasons

Monsoon Season: (July to September)

The mountainous region in monsoons receives heavy rainfalls. While the temperatures stay in the bearable range (15°C – 25°C), the region gets marred with landslides, floods, and constant downpours. The roads get slippery and there are constant road blockages. It’s best if you avoid this season.

Winter Season: (November to March)

The winter season experiences extreme cold with temperatures plunging down to as low as – 15 °C. The unbearable chilly weather and the snow-clad valleys make the Char Dham Yatra impossible. Due to extreme cold, the shrines, too, get closed and are moved to their winter seats.

Opening and Closing Time of Chardham Yatra 2025

Due to the mountainous weather, Char Dhams stay open only for six months a year. The shrines open on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya which falls in April usually. And they are closed on or around Diwali, as winter approaches. Here’s a quick summary of the year 2025 schedule:

Dhams	Opening Date	Closing Date
Yamunotri	April 30, 2025	October 23, 2025 (Tentative)
Gangotri	April 30, 2025	October 23, 2025 (Tentative)
Kedarnath	May 2, 2025	October 23, 2025 (Tentative)
Badrinath	May 4, 2025	November 6, 2025 (Tentative)

Advantages of Visiting Chardham Yatra during Peak Season

There are several benefits of visiting Chardham during the peak months over the other ones. Here are a few:

Your journey will be free of risks like landslides and floods, which are common during the monsoon season.
You won’t experience delays due to roadblocks.
Enjoy a comfortable journey in the peak season as it witnesses a very pleasant weather.

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