Char Dham Yatra 2026 Begins as Gangotri, Yamunotri Temples Open on Akshay Tritiya
The annual Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand commences as the sacred shrines of Gangotri and Yamunotri open on Akshay Tritiya. CM Dhami extends greetings.
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The annual Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand commences as the sacred shrines of Gangotri and Yamunotri open on Akshay Tritiya. CM Dhami extends greetings.
The Char Dham Yatra commences in Uttarakhand with sacred palanquins departing for Yamunotri and Gangotri. Kedarnath doors open April 22.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami extends Akshaya Tritiya wishes. Learn the festival's significance for prosperity and the Kedarnath Yatra date.
Kedarnath helicopter services start April 22 from Guptkashi, Phata, Sersi. New safety controls & 24-hour hot water for pilgrims announced.
Uttarakhand CM announces 24-hour hot water at Kedarnath using biomass from pine needles & mule dung, tackling waste and fire risks.
The sacred portals of Kedarnath Dham will open for pilgrims on April 22 at 8 AM, following traditional rituals from Ukhimath to the temple.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami welcomes devotees to the Char Dham Yatra, praying for a safe pilgrimage and highlighting new infrastructure.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami flags off Char Dham Yatra. Extensive arrangements for safety, registration, and temple openings detailed.
Badrinath Dham opens April 23. Chamoli DM details highway safety, landslide treatments, and new pilgrim facilities for a smooth Char Dham Yatra.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami flags off pilgrim buses, commits to a safe, green, and well-organized Char Dham Yatra with new infrastructure.
Char Dham Yatra begins April 19. Temple doors open for Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. Officials confirm all preparations are complete for pilgrims.
Uttarakhand deploys 90+ cameras and a 24/7 control room for real-time monitoring and safety during the Kedarnath pilgrimage. Officials assure smooth yatra.
Uttarakhand divides Tehri Garhwal into 3 super zones for Char Dham Yatra security and logistics as registrations near 1.8 million. CM inspects preparations.
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami orders officials to resolve complaints pending over 30 days on CM Helpline-1905, warning against force-closing without approval.
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami unveils a 5-year PWD master plan booklet, outlining over 100 projects to boost Uttarakhand's infrastructure and tourism.
Uttarakhand announces all preparations are final for the Char Dham Yatra, with registrations nearing 1.8 million. CM Dhami inspects routes.
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami makes surprise visit to inspect damaged footpath, pulls up officials for negligence and poor coordination in public work.
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami personally inspected a damaged footpath in Dehradun after a helpline complaint, expressing displeasure at official negligence.
Uttarakhand officials inspect Chardham Yatra free registration centre in Haridwar. Registration begins, all preparations complete for the 2026 pilgrimage.
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami announces several key road and rail projects in Uttarakhand, worth ₹1.3 lakh crore, set for completion within the next year.