Char Dham Biometric Registration has been made compulsory by the Uttarakhand Government after the incident of 2013. This guide explains the biometric registration procedure for char dham, online registration, offline registration centres and documents needed for registration. The instructions and registration procedure is the same even if you are doing only Kedarnath Yatra or only Badrinath Yatra.
From 2014, the government has started registration of all the pilgrims going on Char Dham Yatra covering Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath, and Hemkund Sahib in Uttarakhand.
Toll-Free Number For Registration Inquiry: 1800 180 4145
Char Dham Yatra Registration can be done offline on 14 registration centres or it can be done online too. After successful bio-metric registration, you would be issued a Registration Card.
With the help of the registration card, the Government can track pilgrims with a GPS based monitoring system. This enables to check the flow of tourist at every Dham or temple. It makes your journey safer as regular updates will be recorded about your location. It also helps in reducing the human loss that may occur due to any landslides or natural calamities. Proper monitoring of weather and roads is also done by the govt.
Pilgrims can also avail some special government facilities such as food and hotels using the Registration Card. Char Dham Yatra Registration is also known as Yatra pass, Yatra Permits, Registration Cards.
How to register offline for Char Dham Yatra Biometric?
The registration can be easily done at various Biometric Registration Counters at many destinations on the route of Char Dham Yatra. If you wish to register offline, you can do so in person at one of the 14 registration centres. Uttarakhand Government has opened about 50 counters to assist pilgrims with their registrations.
Biometric Registration Counters Locations for Char Dham Yatra 2020:
| Chardham City | Bio-metric Location |
| Haridwar | Railway Station |
| Haridwar | Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Parking |
| Rishikesh | Roadways Bus Stand |
| Rishikesh | Hemkund Gurudwara |
| Uttarkashi | Hina |
| Uttarkashi | Dobata |
| Janki Chatti | Janki Chatti |
| Gangotri | Gangotri |
| Kedarnath | Kedarnath |
| Guptkashi | Guptkashi |
| Sonprayag | Sonprayag |
| Phata | Phata |
| Pandukeshwar | Pandukeshwar |
| Govindghat | Govindghat |
Biometric Registration for Char Dham Yatra – Online Procedure
In this modern era, everything is digitalized and convenient. Now pilgrims can register for Char Dham Yatra at home instead of waiting in long queues. When you register online, no need for waiting lists and troubles of manual work.
Register Online for Char Dham Yatra here
What are the documents needed for Biometric Registration?
- An Email Address
- A Mobile Number
- One ID Proof (Aadhar, Voter ID, PAN, Passport, or Driving License).
- The online registration charges a nominal fee of INR 50/- only.
Advantages of Biometric Registration
- Issue of Special Registration Card after successful Biometric Registration
- Access to government services like food & accommodation using the card
- Registration card makes the journey safer by tracking the location
- Minimizing human loss due to any natural calamity with proper monitoring
- It is mandatory, you cannot skip it.
How to register for Char Dham Yatra online?
Time needed: 30 minutes.
Step by Step Guide for registering for Char Dham Yatra online:
- Open Official Website
Open the official website for Biometric Registration by clicking onlinechardhamyatra.in
- Click on Register
In the top right corner, you will see two options of Sign In/ Register, click on Register.
- Fill Personal Details
After that, a Char Dham Registration Form will appear. Fill all your personal details in the form. Enter your email address and set a password.
- Submit Registration
Click on Register after you have entered the information.
- Activate Profile
Now an activation link will be sent to your Email ID. Click on that link.
- Login to Portal
Now a Login window must have appeared. Enter your email address in that and enter the password which you have set earlier.
- Book Darshan
Now an Important Instructions window will open up. Read it and click on ‘Book Darshans’.
- Fill in dates and details
A booking window will open up. Fill in the details like no. of pilgrims and destination. Select the dates of visiting the temples.
- Confirm Registration details
A confirmation window will open. Just check the details and click on Confirm tab.
- Pay Fees
Now a payment window will open. Just select the mode of payment and click on the Pay button.
- Collect online Registration slip
Congratulations! You have successfully registered yourself for Chardham Yatra 2020. You will receive an online registration slip.
- Get Char Dham Yatra Card
Online Registration slip can be used to get Chardham Yatra Card from any of the counters during your journey.
Register yourself and enjoy a safer journey!
For any other queries related to Char Dham Registration, just drop it in comments.
Swapnil shinde says
What if shedule change
Lucky says
If I register for darshan for 22 may
And I am not able to go on 22nd can I go on 23rd or I have to re-register
Sasidhar Darla says
Please re-register
Pooja says
Jase mujhe may 2020 mein Jana hai toh Kya main abhi online biometric registration karwa sakti hu. Expire toh nhi hoga ya may mein karau
Sasidhar Darla says
We recommend doing it closer to your travel date.
keshav juyal says
For travel via Helicoter how i get the yatra Card after ge online register slib
Pandharinath says
Can i register at haridwar rly station darshan pass of only kedarnath,will it takes more time
Sasidhar Darla says
Yes, you can register directly at the Haridwar railway station. It usually takes 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on queue.