Char Dham Opening and Closing Dates 2025 - Shree Ram Tourism's
Planning your Char Dham Yatra starts with knowing the exact temple opening and closing dates. Here is the detailed schedule for 2025 to help you embark on a spiritually fulfilling and well-timed pilgrimage to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath.
The Yamunotri Temple is expected to open on **10 May 2025 (Akshaya Tritiya)** and will close around **3 November 2025 (Bhai Dooj)**. The exact dates may vary based on Hindu Panchang. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna and is the first stop of the Char Dham Yatra. Devotees begin the trek from Janki Chatti and enjoy a beautiful journey through the Himalayas.
The Gangotri Temple is also likely to open on **10 May 2025 (Akshaya Tritiya)** and close on **2 November 2025 (Diwali)**. This temple marks the origin of the Ganges River and is dedicated to Goddess Ganga. The road to Gangotri is smooth and surrounded by natural beauty, making it a favorite among pilgrims and nature lovers alike.
Kedarnath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, will open tentatively on **14 May 2025 (Baisakhi)** and close on **3 November 2025 (Bhai Dooj)**. The exact opening date is announced on Mahashivratri. The temple remains closed during winters due to heavy snowfall and the idol is shifted to Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath for worship during that time.
Badrinath Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is expected to open on **16 May 2025** and close on **6 November 2025**. The temple is located in Chamoli district and is surrounded by the Nar-Narayan mountain ranges. Aarti and rituals performed here are grand and spiritually uplifting, attracting thousands of devotees every year.