Shillong, April 3: Chardham Yatra 2023 to the holy shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri is scheduled to commence in the months of April – May 2023. In this regard the Government of Uttarakhand has initiated measures for the safety, comfort and security of the pilgrims visiting these shrines.
Compulsory Online Yatra Registration where prior registration for all pilgrims is compulsory but free. Pilgrims can register through any one of the four mediums, viz, registrationandtouristcare@uk.gov.in website.
Tourist Care Uttarakhand App which is available on Android as well as IOS, Whatsapp number – 8394833833 or call on toll free number: 0135 – 1364. Darshan Tokens will be issued at each shrine to only those pilgrims who have registered at the shrines for that particular date.
Further, pilgrims must register themselves before starting the journey to visit the shrines, submit the correct mobile number and emergency contact number while registering. The pilgrims must get themselves medically examined before proceeding on Yatra and the terrain at these shrines is climatically harsh.
Such the pilgrims should plan their Yatra at a relaxed pace with adequate stops enroute to acclimatize themselves with the terrain and climate. Pilgrims must verify the antecedents of persons, agents offering Yatra Darshan, Helicopter bookings, registrations etc.
People who take part in the Yatra they must carry adequate woolen clothing and protection with them. Kedarnath and Badrinath shrines shall open for Darshan w.e.f. 25.04.2023 and 27.04.2023 respectively and registration for these has started w.e.f. 21.02.2023.
