Chardham Yatra Opening and Closing Dates 2025

The opening dates for the Char Dham Yatra of 2025 were announced by the temple committee of Char Dham. Given below are the dates that will mark the opening of the Char Dham portals (Doors/Kapat) and when the idol will be transferred from their winter homes to the main temple.

Yamunotri Opening and Closing Dates

The Yamunotri Temple will open on April 30, 2025, for the Char Dham Yatra. Every year, the temple opens on Akshaya Tritiya. Yamunotri Dham will close for pilgrims on October 23, 2025 (tentative), the day of Bhai Dooj.

Yamunotri Daily Temple Timings

Note: The Yamunotri Temple stays closed from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM in the afternoon.

Gangotri Opening and Closing Dates

Gangotri Dham will open for devotees on April 30, 2025. Every year, it opens on the day of Akshaya Tritiya. The temple will close the day after Diwali, and is expected to be closed on 20th October.

Gangotri Daily Temple Timings

Note: The Temple in Gangotri is not open between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM

Kedarnath Opening and Closing Dates 

The Kedarnath temple will open on May 2, 2025. The date is announced on Maha Shivratri. The temple closes for the winter season on October 23, 2025 (tentative), the day of Bhai Dooj.

Daily Temple Timings

Note: The Kedarnath temple is closed from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM every day.

Badrinath Opening and Closing Dates 

Badrinath Dham opens for Char Dham on May 4 2025. The closing date will be announced on Vijayadashami, and the tentative closing date is November 6, 2025.

Badrinath Daily Temple Timings

Note: The Badrinath temple stays closed between 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM every day.

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit Chardham is from April to June as the weather remains sunny and comfortable. The snow melts away in small rivulets unveiling the lush green underneath. The mountains muffled in white clouds, whispering cedars, blooming flowers, crystal blue sky, dancing rivers together make a picture-perfect mountainscape.

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Season-Wise Guide:

1. Summer (May – June) – Best Time
   ✅ Best weather (8°C to 30°C)
   ✅ Snow starts melting, making travel easier
   ✅ Good for trekking and sightseeing
2. Monsoon (July – August) – Risky to Travel
   ⚠️ Heavy rainfall causes landslides and roadblocks
   ⚠️ Risk of flash floods, especially in Kedarnath and Badrinath
   ⚠️ Not recommended for elderly travelers
3. Autumn (September – October) – Best Time
   ✅ Cool weather (4°C to 18°C)
   ✅ Less crowds compared to May and June months
4. Winter (November – April) – Char Dham Closed
   ❌ Heavy snowfall closes temples and roads
   ❌ Deities are shifted to winter homes

Planning Your Chardham Yatra

These are some tips to help you plan your Chardham Yatra :

1. Check the Dates: Confirm the opening and closing dates before Planning your Chardham yatra.
2. Weather Conditions: The best time to visit is between May and June or September and October when the weather is pleasant.
3. Registration: Ensure you complete the mandatory registration for the Chardham Yatra.
4. Health Precautions: Acclimatize properly to avoid altitude sickness, and carry necessary medications.
5. Travel Arrangements: Book your Hotels and Car well in advance, as the Yatra attracts a large number of devotees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q-1: Who decides the opening and closing dates for the Chardham Yatra each year?Ans: The temple committees and local authorities decide the opening and closing dates of the Char Dham Yatra. These dates are chosen according to the religious calendar and special festivals.

Q-2: What is Akshaya Tritiya?
Ans: The festival of Akshaya Tritiya celebrates the opening of the four Dham temples.

Q-3: What special rituals are performed at the opening of Badrinath?
Ans: When Badrinath opens, priests do a special ceremony called “Abhishek” to purify the temple. They also pray, light lamps and decorate Lord Vishnu’s idol.

Q-4: Why do the dates for Char Dham Yatra change every year?
Ans: Dates change every year because they follow Hindu lunar calendar so some festivals happen on different days each time.

Q-5: Can I visit Chardham temples during winter time?
Ans: No, the temples remain closed during winter due to extreme weather conditions. The Yatra season typically runs from May to October/November. But you can visit winter home temple – those are Badrinath temple can be visit in Joshimath Kedarnath temple you can visit Ukimath, Gangotri temple can be visit in mukhuba And yamuntori temple can be visit at Kharshali