Badrinath Dham portals open to devotees: Check registration process & how to reach the shrine
The portals of Badrinath Dham were opened to devotees on Sunday morning amid chants of 'Jai Badri Vishal', devotional music by the Indian Army's Garhwal Rifles band, and a shower of flower petals. The temple was adorned with 40 quintals of flowers for the ceremonial opening.
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Welcoming pilgrims to the shrine, Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati Maharaj said, 'Today the whole country is happy. Devotees should come in large numbers to offer prayers at the Dham. Devotees experience spiritual bliss here.'
The opening of Badrinath marks the final leg of the Char Dham Yatra 2025, which began on April 30 with Gangotri and Yamunotri, followed by Kedarnath on May 2.
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Registration process for Char Dham Yatra
Registration is mandatory since 2014 for all pilgrims undertaking the Char Dham Yatra. Upon successful registration, each devotee receives a QR code, which facilitates access to services like pooja bookings, helicopter services, and darshan information.
Online registration options include:
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Tourist Care Uttarakhand app (available on Android and iOS)
WhatsApp: Send 'Yatra' to +91 8394833833
Helpline: Call 0135-1364 or email info.utdb@gmail.com
Offline registration is also available at the following centers:
Haridwar Rahi Hotel
Rishikesh ISBT and Gurdwara
Janki Chatti, Sonprayag, Barkot, Hina (Uttarkashi), Pankhi
Joshimath, Gaurikund, and Govind Ghat
How to reach Badrinath
Badrinath is well connected by road, with regular buses and taxis available from Rishikesh (approx. 300 km) and Haridwar (approx. 320 km). Helicopter services are also offered as part of the pilgrimage route.
Traditionally, the Char Dham Yatra is completed in a clockwise direction—starting at Yamunotri, followed by Gangotri, Kedarnath, and concluding at Badrinath. Many pilgrims also opt for a Do Dham Yatra, covering Kedarnath and Badrinath only.
The shrines are open only during the summer months (April/May to October/November) due to their high-altitude location and harsh winter conditions.
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