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Chardham Yatra 2025: As of Saturday evening, over 607,000 devotees have registered for the Chardham Yatra, now in its fourth day of online registration. The Kedarnath temple has seen the highest interest, with 195,709 registrations, followed closely by Badrinath with 182,377. Gangotri and Yamunotri have attracted 112,933 and 109,824 registrations, respectively, while the Hemkund Sahib Yatra has seen 6,525 sign-ups.

The Uttarakhand Tourism Development Council started online Aadhaar-based registration on March 20 to ensure a smooth and safe experience for devotees. This system allows pilgrims to secure darshan on their chosen dates. By 5 PM on Saturday, a total of 517,021 devotees had registered through the official web portal and mobile app. An additional 90,347 devotees registered on Sunday, with the breakdown showing 29,133 for Kedarnath, 27,331 for Badrinath, 16,448 for Gangotri, 16,021 for Yamunotri and 1,374 for Hemkund.

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Chardham Yatra 2025: Temples Opening Date

The opening dates for the temples are set: the doors of Gangotri and Yamunotri will open on April 30, followed by Kedarnath on May 2 and Badrinath on May 4. Hemkund Sahib is scheduled to open on May 25. Yogendra Gangwar, the Joint Director of the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Council, reminded devotees that registration is mandatory for participation in the Yatra.

In addition to the registration process, the toll-free helpline for pilgrims has been active, resolving 2,098 queries by Saturday and another 828 on Sunday.

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Meanwhile, Pilgrims on the Chardham Yatra may face a 10-20 per cent increase in bus and taxi fares starting April 30, coinciding with the opening of Yamunotri and Gangotri Dham. The fare hike is attributed to rising costs of diesel, insurance and maintenance. The Chardham Yatra Joint Rotation has urged the government to approve the increase, citing outdated fare structures.

The Transport Department is in discussions, with the State Transport Authority expected to decide soon. Currently, taxi fares are calculated based on a minimum of 80 kilometers.