The Char Dham Yatra registration process began on Friday with the Uttarakhand government opening the online portal at 7 am for devotees planning to undertake the annual pilgrimage to the Himalayan shrines.
This year's pilgrimage will begin on April 19 with the opening of the portals of Yamunotri Temple and Gangotri Temple, followed by Kedarnath Temple on April 22 and Badrinath Temple on April 23.
The government has initiated mandatory online registration through multiple digital platforms to ensure smooth management of the pilgrimage.
Pilgrims can register using their Aadhaar cards through the official portal or via the Tourist Care Uttarakhand mobile application, with officials stating that devotees will not be permitted entry into the Char Dham shrines without registration.
Foreign nationals can register through the email facility provided on the online registration portal, and offline registration facilities will be available to assist pilgrims who may not have access to digital platforms.
The state government uses a GPS-based monitoring system to track registered pilgrims, which helps ensure traveller safety and regulate the number of visitors at each shrine to prevent overcrowding.
A 24/7 toll-free helpline (0135-1364) has also been activated for assistance and grievance redressal, with devotees advised to complete their registration in advance to ensure a smooth pilgrimage.
