Uttarakhand: Offline registrations for Char Dham Yatra begins

Offline registrations for Char Dham Yatra 2025, scheduled to begin on April 30, started on Monday in Haridwar, Uttarakhand.

Special registration counters have been set up for senior citizens, people with disabilities, and foreign nationals. Additionally, 20 free registration counters have been made available, as informed by District Tourism Officer Shushil Nautiyal.

"The offline registration facility for the Char Dham Yatra has begun today. We have provided 20 counters for tourists, including separate counters for people with disabilities, senior citizens, and foreign nationals. Today marks the first day of registration, with a registration limit of 1,000. It will change based on further instructions from higher authorities. Additionally, Yamunotri and Gangotri are set to open on April 30 as well," Nautiyal explained.

Haridwar SSP Pramod Doval announced the commencement of the Yatra on Sunday, sharing updates on security arrangements. "We are reviewing police arrangements for the Yatra. Three halting areas have been identified, and CCTV cameras have been installed at various locations. Drones will be used for traffic management to ensure smooth movement," said SSP Doval.

He further assured, "Our priority is to ensure no devotee faces inconvenience. The area has been divided into zones and sectors with extensive police deployment. Additionally, five tourist police centres are being established to assist pilgrims."

The administration is preparing to manage the influx of devotees visiting sacred sites such as Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath during the pilgrimage. On April 21, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reviewed the arrangements for the upcoming Char Dham Yatra. He instructed that arrangements be coordinated with local public representatives, hoteliers, and other stakeholders.

According to a release, CM Dhami also directed all departmental secretaries and district magistrates to enhance arrangements at the departmental and district levels for the Yatra.