Char Dham Yatra Registration Opens Today: How to Apply for the Himalayan Pilgrimage

• Online registration for the Char Dham Yatra opened today, mandatory for all pilgrims visiting the Himalayan temples.
• The pilgrimage begins April 19 with Yamunotri and Gangotri temples; Kedarnath opens April 22, and Badrinath on April 23.
• Register via registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in, 'Tourist Care Uttarakhand' app, WhatsApp [phone]), or toll-free (01351364).
• Valid ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport, DL) is required; a medical certificate is compulsory for those over 50 or with health conditions.
• Registration is free of cost; offline counters will be available from April 17 in Haridwar, Rishikesh, and Dehradun.