When is the Char Dham Yatra season?

The Char Dham shrines in Uttarakhand open around late April or May and close around late October or November, with exact dates announced each year according to the Hindu calendar and weather conditions.

The temples close for winter because of snow, so travel outside this window is not possible. The monsoon months of July and August bring landslide risk and road closures in the region, which is why many travellers prefer May, June, September or October. Confirm the current year’s opening dates before you make firm plans.