Kedarnath Yatra Registration 2026: The Kedar Valley, which lay silent for six months during the winter season has once again come alive. On Wednesday, with the opening of the doors of Baba Kedar's shrine, the chants of "Har-Har Mahadev" echoed everywhere along with the hustle and bustle of pilgrims. The doors were opened to devotees on Wednesday morning with Vedic chanting and rituals. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami was also present on this auspicious occasion. During the opening of the doors, a grand flower shower was also performed.
Routes And Rules
Helicopter services to Kedarnath vary depending on the departure point. A journey from Guptkashi typically lasts around 10 minutes, with a round-trip fare of approximately Rs 12,762. Flights from Phata are slightly shorter at about 7 minutes and cost around Rs 10,164, while Sirsi offers the quickest route at nearly 6 minutes, priced at Rs 6,390 for a one-way trip. Authorities have introduced stricter regulations for the 2026 pilgrimage season. While Yamunotri remains accessible to all visitors, certain entry restrictions have been implemented for non-Hindus at some of the other shrines.
Registration Process
Registration for Chardham Yatra is mandatory and its process is streamlined through the Tourist Security Management System. It is linked to Aadhaar authentication. Aadhaar-based registration can be done through online portals, mobile applications, or at physical counters.
After registration, the passenger will receive a confirmation certificate and SMS, which can be shown to the authorities in physical or digital form. Registration records contain a QR code and a unique ID. Authorised Yatri Mitra scans these to prevent fraud. Pilgrims will be allowed to enter the shrine on the same date they were registered.
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Register Like This
-Log on to online registration at registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in or download the Tourist Care Uttarakhand app.
-For helicopter booking, use the official website https://www.heliyatra.irctc.co.in.
-For offline registration, counters are open in Dehradun (Herbertpur, Nayagaon), Haridwar (Rahi Hotel) and Rishikesh (ISBT Transit Camp, RTO and Gurudwara).
Travel Control Room and Call Centre
-For any information, pilgrims can contact telephone numbers 0135-2559898 and 2552627 and toll free number 1364 (0135-1364 for pilgrims from outside the state) and email controlroomutdb@gmail.com and touristcare.uttarakhand@gmail.com.
Health Guide
-Be sure to get a health checkup before traveling to the Char Dham. Plan a trip for at least seven days to allow your body to acclimate to the environment.
-Travellers should practice breathing exercises for five to 10 minutes daily and walk for 20-30 minutes. Bring warm clothing, a raincoat, an umbrella, and medicines with you on your trip.
-People above 55 years of age, pregnant women, passengers suffering from heart disease, high blood pressure, asthma or diabetes should take special care.
Devotees will get instant tokens for darshan at Chardham Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri after verification of their registration documents. Tokens can be obtained at Janki Chatti, Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath, and Mana, as well as at the pilgrimage sites. Physical verification is being conducted at Barkot, Hina, Sonprayag, Pandukeshwar, and Govindghat.