Registration Guide

Register for Char Dham Yatra 2026

Complete your government registration in under 10 minutes. It is mandatory for all pilgrims.

1st Method

Website Registration

Register directly through the official Uttarakhand Government Tourism portal. Get your Yatra Registration Certificate (YRC) and choose your travel dates.

Official Registration Process Guide (PDF)

How to Register — Step by Step

1.Visit the official portal and create an account using your mobile number.
2.Fill in pilgrim details (name, age, address, ID proof) for all members in your group.
3.Select your preferred travel dates and the Dhams you wish to visit.
4.Download your Yatra Registration Certificate (YRC) — required at all checkposts.

Visit Official Portal

You will be redirected to registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in — official Uttarakhand Govt portal

2nd Method

Mobile App Registration

Download the Uttarakhand Tourist Care app for a seamless registration experience, real-time updates, and offline access to your YRC.

Google Play App Store

3rd Method

WhatsApp Assistance

Register via the official Uttarakhand Tourism WhatsApp registration number. Send a message to get started and receive your Yatra Registration Certificate (YRC) directly on WhatsApp.

4th Method

Offline (Biometric) Registration

Walk in to a counter — no internet required, no fees

Starts April 17, 2026 No Government Fee

Not the recommended registration method

Walk-in counters are first come, first served — no slots are reserved in advance. We strongly recommend registering online before your journey begins.

Walk-in biometric registration counters are available at the following major departure cities.

Haridwar

Rahi Hotel
Rishikul Ground
Haridwar Railway Station

Rishikesh

ISBT Bus Stand
Yatra Registration Centre (Transit Camp)
RTO Rishikesh

Dehradun

Jolly Grant Airport
Vikas Nagar

Counters are also available en-route to each Dham — register as you travel if you missed the city counters.

Yamunotri Route

Barkot Damta Dobata

Gangotri Route

Hina (Uttarkashi)

Kedarnath Route

Sonprayag Guptkashi Phata Gaurikund

Badrinath Route

Pandukeshwar Joshimath Govind Ghat

Carry any one of the following government-issued ID proofs for biometric registration. Aadhaar Card is strongly preferred.

1
Aadhaar Card Preferred
2 Voter ID
3 Passport
4 Driving License
5 Active Mobile Number

Temple Opening Dates 2026

Yamunotri

Apr 19

Gangotri

Apr 19

Kedarnath

Apr 22

Badrinath

Apr 23

Step-by-Step Online Registration Guide

Char Dham Yatra 2026 — complete the process in under 10 minutes

1

Visit the official registration portal

Go to registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in — the only official Uttarakhand government website for Char Dham Yatra registration.
2

Create an account

Click "Register" and sign up using your mobile number. An OTP will be sent for verification.
3

Fill in pilgrim details

Enter each pilgrim's name, age, gender, and government ID proof (Aadhaar card or passport number).
4

Select travel dates and Dhams

Choose your planned travel dates and select the entry point for each Dham you wish to visit.
5

Download your Yatra Registration Certificate (YRC)

Submit the form and download your YRC immediately. This certificate is mandatory at all checkposts along the route.
6

Carry the YRC throughout your journey

Keep a printed or digital copy on your phone at all times. You will need to show it at multiple checkpoints during the Yatra.

Prefer not to use a browser? Register via the Uttarakhand Tourist Care app (available on Play Store and App Store) or on WhatsApp — send "Yatra" to +91-8394833833.