Kedarnath Yatra 2026: The portals of Kedarnath Dham opened on Wednesday, April 22. Hundreds of devotees chanted chanted Vedic mantras as the doors opened.
In a post on X, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said, “Today the doors of Shri Kedarnath Dham will be opened for darshan of devotees with full rituals and chanting of Vedic mantras.”
This comes shortly after the Char Dham Yatra began on Sunday, April 19, with the opening of the portals of Gangotri and Yamunotri shrines in Uttarakhand on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya after a six-month winter break. The Kedarnath portals opened on April 22, while the Badrinath portal will open on April 23.
The first prayers at both Gangotri Temple and Yamunotri Temple in Uttarkashi were offered in the name of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Around 19 lakh devotees have registered for the pilgrimage this year. More than 51 million pilgrims participated in the Char Dham Yatra last year.
Entry restrictions for non-Hindus
In the first, restrictions were imposed on the entry of non-Hindus into three shrines – Badrinath, Kedarnath and Gangotri. The Gangotri Temple Committee has ordered that non-Sanatanists must consume “panchgavya” (a combination of cow’s urine, dung, milk, curd and ghee) to enter the premises.
The Shri Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee has made it compulsory for non-Hindus to submit an affidavit of belief in Sanatan Dharma for entry.
However, the Yamunotri Temple Committee has decided to welcome all devotees irrespective of religion.
The authorities have also banned the use of mobile phones and cameras in all temple premises.
Kedarnath Yatra 2026: Online Registration
This is the fastest way to get your Yatra Pass with QR code which is required at check points like Sonprayag.
Kedarnath Yatra 2026: WhatsApp Registration
Step 1: Send the word “Yatra” to +91-8394833833 on WhatsApp.
Step 2: Enter your name, age, identification number and travel dates as prompted.
Step 3: The system will send you a QR code directly in the chat.
Kedarnath Yatra 2026: Offline Registration (In Person)
Pilgrims who are unable to register online will have to visit physical counters in Uttarakhand for Kedarnath yatra registration. Devotees have to expect long queues during the peak season – May-June.
Key locations: Haridwar Railway Station, Rishikesh ISBT, Sonprayag, Guptkashi and Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun.
Necessary documents: Carry your original Aadhaar card and physical passport photograph with you.
Kedarnath Yatra 2026: Points to remember before embarking on the pilgrimage
