Current conditions on all 4 Char Dham routes from Haridwar — updated weekly by Shiv Ganga Travels operations team
🟢 Open🟡 Open — Caution🔴 Blocked / Closed
⚠️Important: Road conditions change daily during monsoon (July–August). Always verify with your operator 24 hours before travel. Shiv Ganga Travels sends real-time WhatsApp alerts to all our groups on the day of travel.
Kedarnath Route
NH7 via Rudraprayag–Guptkashi · 218km from Haridwar · 6–7 hours
OpenUpdated: May 4, 2026
NH7 fully operational. Sonprayag to Gaurikund (5km) on timed one-way police slots — start by 7 AM to avoid afternoon queues. Jhari bypass (near Kund) has ongoing repair — 15-min delay possible.
Route Checkpoints
1. Rishikesh — Devprayag
2. Rudraprayag junction
3. Tilwara — Agastmuni
4. Guptkashi — Kund
5. Sonprayag checkpoint
6. Gaurikund (trek base)
EMERGENCY HELPLINE
SDRF: +91-9411112985
GENERAL EMERGENCY
SDRF: +91-9411112985
Ambulance: 108
Badrinath Route
NH58 via Joshimath · 320km from Haridwar · 8–9 hours
Open — CautionUpdated: May 4, 2026
NH58 open. Joshimath road has speed limit 30 km/h through town due to subsidence monitoring. Pipalkoti section has some loose gravel — drive carefully. Mana village (3km beyond Badrinath) now accessible. Motor road goes all the way to Badrinath temple.
Route Checkpoints
1. Rishikesh — Devprayag
2. Srinagar (Garhwal)
3. Rudraprayag — Chamoli
4. Pipalkoti
5. Joshimath
6. Badrinath temple
EMERGENCY HELPLINE
BRTF: +91-1389-222210
GENERAL EMERGENCY
SDRF: +91-9411112985
Ambulance: 108
Gangotri Route
NH108 via Uttarkashi · 265km from Haridwar · 7–8 hours
Open — Monitor WeatherUpdated: May 4, 2026
NH108 open. Harsil–Gangotri section (last 25km) has active rockfall zones — avoid travel after heavy rain or at night. Uttarkashi bypass operational. All-weather Rishikesh–Uttarkashi road significantly reduced journey time since 2024.
Route Checkpoints
1. Rishikesh
2. Chamba
3. Uttarkashi
4. Bhatwari
5. Harsil
6. Gangotri
EMERGENCY HELPLINE
PWDUK: 1800-180-1811
GENERAL EMERGENCY
SDRF: +91-9411112985
Ambulance: 108
Yamunotri Route
Rishikesh–Barkot–Janki Chatti · 175km from Haridwar · 5–6 hours
OpenUpdated: May 4, 2026
Route to Janki Chatti fully open. 6km trek from Janki Chatti to Yamunotri temple. Phoolchatti alternate (3km shorter) accessible on dry days. Barkot rest point has good facilities. Motor road ends at Janki Chatti — no vehicles beyond.
Shiv Ganga Travels updates this page every Monday and after any major weather event during the yatra season (May–November). Our operations team in Haridwar and our drivers on the route send real-time updates. During monsoon (July–August), we update every 2–3 days.
Can I travel to Kedarnath if there is a road blockage at Sonprayag? ＋
No. Sonprayag is the mandatory checkpoint before Gaurikund. If Sonprayag is blocked, pilgrims must wait at Guptkashi or Rudraprayag. Shiv Ganga Travels has tie-ups with hotels at all these holding points so our pilgrims are never stranded without accommodation.
Is the Joshimath road safe for travel in 2026? ＋
Yes — the Joshimath road is open with a 30 km/h speed limit through the town due to ground subsidence monitoring that began in 2023. The situation is stable. All vehicles including our Innova Crystas and Tempo Travellers travel through Joshimath daily without issues.
What is the best time to leave Haridwar for Kedarnath? ＋
Leave Haridwar by 4–5 AM for Kedarnath. This gets you to Sonprayag before the police checkpoint fills (usually by 8–9 AM during peak season). Arriving at Gaurikund by 7–8 AM allows you to start the trek with the coolest morning temperatures.
Travelling soon? Our team monitors all routes daily and will advise you on exact conditions.