🗓️ Last updated: May 2026
Portal opened
March 6, 2026
Temple opened
April 22, 2026
WhatsApp
Send YATRA to 8394833833
Website
registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in
Critical: Without a valid QR-coded Yatra Registration Letter, you will be turned back at the Sonprayag barrier — even if you have reached Sonprayag from across India. Register before you travel, not at the last minute.
Method 1 — Online Registration (Recommended)
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Go to the official portal
Open registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in in your browser. This is the ONLY government-authorised portal. Beware of fake registration sites — check the URL carefully. The .uk.gov.in domain is Uttarakhand government.
2
Create your account
Click "Register/Login" → Enter your mobile number → Verify with OTP → Set a password. One mobile number can register a group of up to 5–8 pilgrims under a single account.
3
Create Tour Info
After logging in, click "Create/Manage Tour Info" → Select "Char Dham Yatra 2026" → Choose Kedarnath as your destination → Select your travel date. Choose a date that gives you flexibility — the portal allows some date changes.
4
Add pilgrim details
Enter: Full name (exactly as per ID), age, gender, address, Aadhaar number. Upload a passport-size photo (JPG/PNG, 10KB–150KB). If registering a group, add each member individually.
5
Download your QR-coded e-pass
After submission, your Yatra Certificate generates immediately with a unique QR code. Download and save it. Print a physical copy AND keep it on your phone. The QR code is scanned at Sonprayag, at the helipad (if flying), and at the temple entry point.
Pro tip: The portal sees the highest traffic in the first week of March and again in late April. Register between 5:30–7:30 AM IST for the smoothest server experience.
Method 2 — WhatsApp Registration (Fastest During Peak)
💬 WhatsApp — Often Faster Than the Website
1. Save +91-8394833833 in your contacts
2. Open WhatsApp and send the word: YATRA
3. The government chatbot guides you through a structured question sequence — name, age, ID, travel date, Kedarnath as destination
4. The QR-coded e-pass is sent back to you on WhatsApp
This method works when the website is slow or overloaded — which happens frequently during peak registration windows.
Method 3 — Offline Counter Registration
If you cannot register online, offline biometric counters are available at multiple locations. However, in peak season (May–June), queues at offline counters can be 2–4 hours long. Online or WhatsApp registration is always preferred.
📍 Haridwar (main centre)
📍 Rishikesh
📍 Sonprayag
📍 Guptkashi
📍 Dehradun airport
Offline counters open from April 15, 2026. Carry original Aadhaar + passport photo. Biometric scan done on-site.
Why the 18,000/Day Limit Matters
The government set a daily pilgrim cap after the 2013 Kedarnath floods, which killed over 5,000 people — in part because the area was completely overwhelmed with unregistered pilgrims. The 2026 cap is approximately 18,000 pilgrims per day at Kedarnath (15,000 at Badrinath). This is a hard limit enforced at the Sonprayag barrier.
In May and June, this cap fills within days of slots opening. If you plan to travel in May (peak season) or during school holidays, you may find your exact dates unavailable. Register as early as possible — ideally in the first week of March when the portal opens. If your preferred date is full, the system places you on a waitlist. Cancellations do open up regularly.
Helicopter Yatra — Special Registration Notes
Critical — helicopter booking requires registration first: In 2026, you CANNOT book a Kedarnath helicopter ticket on IRCTC without a Yatra Registration Number. Complete the registration first at registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in, get your registration number, then go to heliyatra.irctc.co.in to book the helicopter ticket. Anyone claiming to sell helicopter tickets without this registration is operating a scam.
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