{"id":4015,"date":"2025-01-14T05:30:28","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T05:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chardhamhotel.in\/blog\/?p=4015"},"modified":"2026-02-18T07:24:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T07:24:54","slug":"chardham-opening-closing-dates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chardhamhotel.in\/blog\/chardham-opening-closing-dates\/","title":{"rendered":"Chardham Opening & Closing Dates 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Chardham Yatra is a sacred journey that every Hindu wants to undertake at least once in a lifetime. The Chardham sites remain open only for six months in a year. The Char Dham committee people decide the opening and closing dates of the Chardham sites along with Kedarnath Badrinath Mandir Samiti. The gates to these sacred destinations usually open around Akshay Tritiya which is considered to be a very auspicious time in Hinduism. Let\u2019s take a detailed look at the opening and closing dates of the Chardham sites in 2026 ensuring you can plan your yatra smoothly.<\/p>\n

Chardham Yatra 2026 \u2013 Opening and Closing Dates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Temple<\/strong><\/td>\nOpening Date 2026<\/strong><\/td>\nClosing Date 2026 (Tentative)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Yamunotri<\/strong><\/td>\n19 April 2026<\/td>\n11 November 2026 (Tentative)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gangotri<\/strong><\/td>\n19 April 2026<\/td>\n10 November 2026 (Tentative)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kedarnath<\/strong><\/td>\n22 April 2026<\/td>\n11 November 2026 (tentative)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Badrinath<\/strong><\/td>\n23 April 2026<\/td>\n13 November 2026 (Tentative)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Chardham Temples Timing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Temple Name<\/strong><\/th>\nMorning Darshan Timing<\/strong><\/th>\nEvening Darshan Timing<\/strong><\/th>\nAarti Timing<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Yamunotri Temple<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n7:30 am – 12:00 pm<\/td>\n2:00 pm – 8:00 pm<\/td>\n6:30 am and 6:30 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gangotri Temple<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n7:00 am – 2:00 pm<\/td>\n3:00 pm – 8:00 pm<\/td>\n6:00 am and 7:00 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kedarnath Temple<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n7:00 am – 3:00 pm<\/td>\n5:00 pm – 7:00 pm<\/td>\n4:00 am and 6:00 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Badrinath Temple<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n6:00 am – 1:00 pm<\/td>\n4:00 pm – 7:00 pm<\/td>\n4:30 am – 8:30 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Yamunotri Temple Opening and Closing Date<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Yamunotri Opening Date<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Yamunotri Temple typically opens for devotees in April-May. However, the\u00a0Char Dham Temple Committee determines the specific dates for the opening of the temple\u00a0in consultation with the priests. A religious ceremony takes place, and the priests consult the Hindu Panchang to finalize the opening dates of the Yamunotri Temple. Based on astrological considerations, these dates may vary with a focus on aligning with the month of\u00a0Baisakh\u2019s third lunar day. This day called Akshay Tritiya, falls within Baisakh\u2019s Shukla Paksha, making it extremely significant for Hindus.<\/p>\n

Yamunotri Closing Date<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Every year, the Yamunotri temple closes from October- November. However, the Char Dham temple Committee decides the dates of the closing after consulting the priests. A religious ceremony is conducted and the Hindu Panchang is followed to decide the closing dates of the Yamunotri temple. Read more…<\/a><\/p>\n

Gangotri Temple Opening and Closing Date<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Gangotri Opening Date<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The opening dates of the Gangotri Temple vary for astrological reasons. However, it is near or on the third lunar day of the Baisakh month (Akshay Tritiya which falls in Baisakh\u2019s Shukla Paksha). For Hindus, this day is considered to be very auspicious. It is believed that magnificence and good luck are brought when the portals open on this day.<\/p>\n

Gangotri Closing Date<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Gangotri Temple is typically closed in the month of November for the pilgrims. A religious ceremony is conducted during the closing of the Gangotri Temple. The Gangotri Temple is closed for the winter to the public on the day following Deepawali. This event marks the start of the Char Dham shrine closure for the winter season. Goddess Ganga\u2019s idol is transported during this time of the year to the nearby Mukhba village, where the devotees worship her throughout the winter months. Read more…<\/a><\/p>\n

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Kedarnath Opening Date<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The opening date of the Kedarnath Temple is determined through celestial calculations and ancient rituals. This sacred event has a close association with the auspicious day of Akshay Tritiya. The exact opening date is declared officially during the Maha Shivaratri\u2019s celebration. The opening date is decided by calculating the favorable celestial alignments for the reopening of the temple.<\/p>\n

Kedarnath Closing Date<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Badrinath <\/strong>Opening Date<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Every year on the day of Basant Panchami Badrinath Temple\u2019s opening date is decided. The exact time and date of the opening of Badrinath Temple will be officially announced on the day of Basant Panchami on 23 Jan 2026. In 2026, Badrinath Temple\u2019s portals were opened at 6 am on 23 April 2026.<\/p>\n

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