Planning a Char Dham Yatra in 2026 starts with knowing the correct opening and closing dates of the four sacred temples Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. Due to heavy snowfall and extreme Himalayan weather, these shrines remain open only for about six months each year. The opening dates are traditionally announced on auspicious occasions like Basant Panchami and Maha Shivratri, while the closing dates usually fall around Diwali and Bhai Dooj.
In 2026, Yamunotri and Gangotri are tenta
