Chardham Yatra Updates

Latest Updates on Char Dham Yatra 2024

Thousands of devotees from all over the world come to explore the Chardham destinations in the Himalayas as according to Hindu mythology, people believe that the pilgrimage tour is said to be incomplete without the Chardham Yatra. The yatra covers Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath where People visit to attain Moksha and eternal bliss.

A huge flock of pilgrims and tourists travel from all over the world to witness the holy abode of Lord Shiva in the Himalayas and therefore it is necessary to stay updated on the latest news updates on Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri & Yamunotri.

The Uttarakhand Government has established and updated several safety and security rules for the Chardham tour. This is all you need to know about the latest updates and guidelines to be followed for the Char Dham Yatra 2024 for pilgrims planning to go on this sacred tour. To get more information and updates regarding the Chardham Yatra 2024, check out the points below:

4 Dham Yatra Opening Dates 2024

Chardham Yatra is an auspicious pilgrimage journey for Hindus to the temples of Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri in the Himalayas. The doors of the Chardham 2024 are going to be opened soon in May for Darshan.

Yamunotri Temple – 10 May
Gangotri Temple – 10 May
Kedarnath – 10 May
Badrinath Temple – 12 May

SOP is released in 11 languages by the Health Department for the Chardham Yatra

The Health SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) for Uttarakhand Chardham Yatra 2024 has made several guidelines in 11 languages for better understanding of the pilgrims. The SOP will provide special health and travel advice for clear and better communication as the people visiting the Himalayas are from different parts of the nation and face a language barrier.

According to the latest update for 4 Dham Yatra pilgrims, the Health Department has asked the visitors to plan for the Chardham Yatra seven days prior. The health SOP for the Chardham pilgrimage tour is issued in Bengali, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Punjabi, Marathi and Oriya including English and Hindi.

Advice and guidelines for the devotees travelling for Char Dham Yatra 2024:

Take a rest of 5 to 10 minutes every one to two hours while trekking through the routes of the Himalayas on foot.
Carry warm clothes along with raincoats and umbrellas as the weather conditions change rapidly at higher altitudes.
Travellers should carry thermometers, oximeters and prescribed medicines during the pilgrimage journey to take care of their health.
People suffering from specific health issues like heart problems, high blood pressure, asthma, diabetes and any other issues should carry a sufficient amount of medicine and their doctor’s number with them.
Travellers facing any kind of health issues like chest pain, vomiting, dizziness and shortness of breath must rush to their nearest health centre or medical relief for immediate check-ups.
50 screening health relief points are installed on the Yatra routes where the visitors will get medicines, oxygen cylinders and other necessary items. Along that, pilgrims will be examined on 28 different health parameters including high blood pressure and diabetes.
Telemedicine facilities will also be delivered over the telecommunications infrastructure to the travellers.

Registration for the Chardham Yatra 2024 Has Begun!

Pilgrims planning to visit the Chardham in the year 2024 need to start registering for the Yatra as the online registration portal has been opened from 8th April 2024. People can register through toll-free numbers, email IDs, WhatsApp numbers and the online official website of Uttarakhand Tourism. In 2024, the Uttarakhand government is expecting more devotees than last year and for that eight counters are being opened for manual registration of Chardham Temples. The agencies are working tirelessly for the smooth functioning of manual registration and waiting for orders from the Tourism Department to start the registration process. Devotees will get a chance to register through both online and manual means.

Registration website for Chardham Yatra registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in/

Some important facts to remember:

No entry is allowed inside the temple without the registration e-pass.
Mobile numbers of the passengers will be written on the registration slip to receive the necessary details of the yatra.

From Providing Weather Updates to Registration Dates, Char Dham Yatra 2024 Preparations in Full Force

This year the Char Dham Yatra is all set to begin in the month of May for which preparations have been ongoing with much enthusiasm by the Yatra administration. In a latest update regarding the Char Dham Yatra 2024, the administration has decided to set up 6 LED screens across the building complex of the Char Dham Transit Camp for the convenience of the yatris with the registration for the yatra set to commence from the 8th or 9th of April. These screens will display all the necessary information regarding the Char Dham Yatra 2024 and the temples for the ease of devotees along with major information related to the weather conditions of the region. 4 of the LED screens will be displayed throughout the transit camp complex with 2 of them said to be installed within the waiting area. The Yatra Registration Office and Transit Camp has offices related to different departments associated with the yatra, a dormitory, as well as a clinic.

Kedarnath Dham: All Set to Welcome Devotees, Announces Opening Dates for 2024

In an exciting update regarding the Kedarnath Yatra 2024, following the age-old tradition, the opening dates for the Kedarnath Temple have been declared on the pious occasion of Mahashivratri. As per the chief priest of the Kedarnath Dham, Rawal Bhimashankar Linga, the temple is all set to open its doors for visitors from 10th May, 2024 and will be opened at the auspicious time of 7AM. The announcement has been made at the Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath, the winter residence of Lord Kedarnath. With the opening dates of the Badrinath Temple also announced to the devotees on the occasion of Basant Panchami, planning for the Char Dham Yatra 2024 has become easier. If you’re planning to visit the temples of the Char Dham this year, it is advisable to make your arrangements at the earliest for a smoother pilgrimage experience.

New Hospitals to Be Set Up in the Chardhams for Better Treatment

The opening of new hospitals is all set for pilgrims who plan to visit the sacred destinations of Kedarnath and Badrinath as they will be provided with medical treatment during the yatra. Experienced medical teams will train the visitors for high-altitude trekking along with health checkups before starting the yatra. New equipment and medical beds will be purchased for the hospitals. Special medical teams and professional doctors will be allotted on the routes so that pilgrims will get first hand treatment.

Price of Helicopter Services Will Increase for the Travellers

People planning a pilgrimage tour for Chardham will face an increase in helicopter service fares by 5 per cent. Ticket bookings for the helicopter services will be done through the IRCTC website only. People can opt for private websites as per their requirements. Booking dates will be announced soon.

Char Dham Yatra Health Guidelines Will be Available in Eleven Languages for Better Communication

Standard operating procedures (SOP) with proper health and travel guidelines will be issued in 11 languages as per 4 Dham Yatra News for clear and better communication. Tourists and pilgrims travel to the Himalayas from different parts of the country and face language barriers. Therefore, devotees will get the facility to understand the guidelines in their local language for better understanding. The SOP will be issued in English, Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Punjabi, Marathi and Oriya.