Char Dham Yatra Opening and Closing Dates 2025

The holy Char Dham Yatra of Uttarakhand opens up during the onset of the summer months and after 6 months of being open for Darshan for tourists and pilgrims it shuts down again for the winter months. Here are the opening and closing dates for the Char Dham portals during which you can make your visit to the ancient Dham temples and offer your prayers.

Chardham Yatra Opening & Closing Dates for 2025

Chardham Temples Timing

Kedarnath Temple Opening and Closing Dates

Opening Date

The temple of Kedarnath will open up on 2 May 2025. The idol of the presiding deity is shifted from Omkareshwar Temple at Ukhimath after the traditional Bhairavnath Puja in the morning. It will then be transferred to its destination of Phata where it will stay for a night. The idol will then be taken to Guptkashi at the Gauri Mata Temple and after an overnight stay there, it will finally reach its home in Kedarnath Dham.

Closing Date

As the wintertime commences and the region starts experiencing its snowfall, the Kapat of the temple shuts down for Darshan for six months. The closing date is not finalised yet, but it’ll most likely be in October 2025. The idol of the presiding deity will then be shifted to its winter home in Ukhimath.

Badrinath Temple Opening and Closing Dates

Opening Date

This holy abode of Lord Vishnu will open up on 4 May 2025. The idol of the pressing deity is brought back to the main temple Dham with great zeal and enthusiasm from Joshimath. These opening dates are decided by the temple committee during the holy day of Basant Panchami.

Closing Date

The closing dates for the temple are decided during the holy eve of Vijayadashami and generally fall on the auspicious day of Bhai Dooj which is predicted to be somewhere in November 2025. The idol of the presiding deity is then shifted to its winter home in Joshimath where the pilgrims continue to visit as a part of their winter Char Dham Yatra.

Gangotri Temple Opening and Closing Dates

Opening Date

The holy shrine of Gangotri Dham opens up for Darshan during the auspicious date of 30 April 2025. During this time the idol of the presiding deity is brought back from its winter home in Mukhba which is located in close proximity to the main Dham shrine. These dates are also decided by the temple committee here. The temple stays open for six months where the pilgrims throng here.

Closing Date

The closing dates for this year have been decided for October 2025. During this time the idol of the presiding deity is shifted to its winter home in the nearby scenic village of Mukhba within the town of Harsil. The temple Kapat remains shut down for Darshan for the following 6 months when the entire temple gets covered in a thick blanket of snow, making accessibility impossible.

Yamunotri Temple Opening and Closing Dates

Opening Date

As per the current dates the holy Kapat of Yamunotri Dham will open up on 30 April 2025 during the holy day of Akshaya Tritiya. Generally, the holy Char Dham Yatra commences from Yamunotri Dham and goes on from east to west. During this time the idol of the presiding goddess is shifted from her winter home in Kharsali.

Closing Date

The closing date for Yamunotri Dham has been decided to be sometime in October 2025. As the winter month commences and the region starts getting covered in snow, the idol of the presiding deity is shifted among great fun and traditional music to its winter home in Kharsali and the Darshan there continues as a part of the winter Char Dham Yatra.

Best Time to Visit

The best time to go on a holy pilgrimage to Char Dham is from its opening dates in May until July. The monsoon months are not considered an ideal time for the Char Dham Yatra due to the heavy and unpredictable rainfall in the region. The area is prone to storms, and Char Dham Yatra by helicopter is temporarily suspended during these months. You can also visit the Char Dham sites between September and the closing date in November. However, be sure to carry appropriate winter wear and woolen clothing at any time you decide to visit, as these Char Dham destinations are located at high altitudes and remain cold throughout the year. Additionally, you can visit the winter Char Dham sites during the off-season months when the Char Dham portals are closed.