Char Dham are prominent Hindu pilgrimage sites, situated in the Garhwal Himalayan ranges of Uttarakhand. There are four sacred destinations namely Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath, which are collectively known as Char Dhams. Each of the holy sites is dedicated to a particular deity. Gangotri is dedicated to Goddess Ganga, Yamunotri is to Goddess Yamuna, Kedarnath is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and Badrinath is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Embarking on the Char Dham Yatra is one of the ways to attain Moksha and receive divine blessings.
Plan Char Dham Yatra with our well-curated packages, but before that, you must know that the registration for Char Dham Yatra is mandatory. Since 2014, the government has made the registration compulsory and after the completion of the registration process, all the devotees are issued biometric cards. The card also allows pilgrims to avail of special facilities.
The registration can be done in two modes – online and offline. Here are the comprehensive details of the Char Dham Yatra 2024 registration procedure. Take a look to gather information about the registration process and make your Char Dham Yatra hassle-free.
Complete information for Chardham Yatra biometric registration online/offline in 2024 – process, locations, documents required, e-pass download:
- Chardham Yatra Online Registration Procedure
- Download Chardham Yatra E-Pass
- Chardham Yatra Offline Registration Procedure
- Documents Required for Chardham Yatra Registration
- Want to Book Char Dham Yatra Packages?
- FAQs of Chardham Yatra
1. Chardham Yatra Online Registration Procedure
The online registration of Char Dham 2024 Yatra is the perfect way to escape the long queues and save your time. The biometric registration is compulsory to embark on the Yatra and ePass registration is valid for temple darshan only.
Steps for Biometric Registration of Char Dham Yatra
You can visit the official website for biometric registration. Here is the step-wise guide for online registration:
Step 1: The registration can be done on the official website of Char Dham Yatra – for the website click here.
Step 2: Click on the Register option in the top right-most corner of your screen.
Step 3: A new page of the registration form will open.
Step 4: Fill up the required details and click on the register.
Step 5: A new window will appear with the message for activating your registered login details.
Step 6: You will receive the login credentials on your registered email ID.
Step 7: Now open your registered email ID and click on the link to activate your ID.
Step 7: After login, now click on the Book Darshan tab.
Step 8: Fill up the required details of your journey schedule and click on Proceed.
Step 9: A new window will appear, recheck the dates as per the traveling time between two temples and click on confirm.
Step 10: Fill in the pilgrim’s details and upload the required documents. Click on proceed.
Step 11: Now the online payment gateway will open.
Step 12: Make the payments and the registration is done.
Step 13: You will receive the Char Dham registration slip and payment slip on the registered email ID. Make sure you will carry the printout of the slip while traveling.
2. How to Download Chardham Yatra E-Pass
You have to register for the Char Dham Yatra and then you can download the ePass. Here is the procedure to download the Char Dham Yatra ePass:
Step 1: Visit the official website of Uttarakhand Char Dham Devasthanam Management Board (UCDDMB).
Step 2: Enter the registration ID (Biometric Registration ID) and registered mobile number. Enter the Captcha and click on Proceed.
If you do not have a registration ID then you can download the ePass by entering the registered mobile number. You need to enter the One Time Password (OTP) to authenticate the mobile number. Enter the Captcha and then Proceed.
Step 3: Download the ePass.
Note: Carry the printout of the ePass for your convenience.
3. Chardham Yatra Offline Registration Procedure
The offline registration for Char Dham Yatra can be done at different locations. There are 14 registration counters in Uttarakhand and more than 50 counters on which you can get yourself registered. You have to visit any of the countries and stand in the queue for registration.
Locations of biometric registration counters are:
Place | Location for Chardham Registration |
---|---|
Haridwar | Haridwar Railway Station |
Haridwar | Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Parking |
Rishikesh | Roadways Bus Stand |
Rishikesh | Hemkund Gurudwara |
Janki Chatti | Janki Chatti |
Gangotri | Gangotri |
Guptkashi | Guptkashi |
Phata | Phata |
Sonprayag | Sonprayag |
Kedarnath | Kedarnath |
Pandukeshwar | Pandukeshwar |
Govindghat | Govindghat |
Uttarkashi | Hina |
Uttarkashi | Dobata |
4. Documents Required for Chardham Yatra Registration
Make sure you will carry all the necessary documents before registration.
- ID proofs like Aadhar card, Voter ID card, Driving License, or Passport.
- Mobile/Phone Number
5. Want to Book Char Dham Yatra Packages?
Tourism of India provides a wide range of Char Dham Yatra tour packages at the best and most affordable prices. In addition, we also provide the option of customization, with which you can design the itinerary or modify the package as per your requirements and preferences. Contact us today so that our travel experts can tailor-made the Yatra package for you, making your tour smooth and efficient.
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