Chardham Yatra 2025: The Best Time to Visit on Your Divine Journey!

The Chardham Yatra is a journey towards enlightenment and soul cleansing rather than just a typical pilgrimage. Visits to Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri are all part of this holy yatra. Usually, the yatra starts in Haridwar or Rishikesh. You have the opportunity to test your inner limitations and seek God’s blessings throughout this holy yatra. However, because of bad weather and difficult winter travel, the Chardham sites are only accessible six months of the year. Knowing when to schedule your trip can help you get the most out of your Chardham yatra and have a great experience. Let’s examine the best time to visit Char dham yatra

Best Time to Visit Chardham Yatra

Ideal Time to Visit Char Dham

Planning your pilgrimage should take the weather into consideration because all of the Char Dham sites are located in high-altitude areas. Usually, the Yatra lasts from late April or early May to November. 

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Summer Season (Late April to June)

Weather: Since the weather is favourable and you can use all the facilities without any problems, summer is seen to be the ideal season for the Chardham Yatra. Trekking and temple visits are made simpler by the usual temperature, which is between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius.

Pros:

• Clear pathways and pleasant weather.
• Better facilities and a clear sky.

Cons:

• There is a lot of footfall, particularly in May and June.
• Travel and lodging may be more expensive at the busiest times of the year.

Recommendation: Keep enough wool clothing on hand because nighttime temperatures can drop. Because the Chardham locations are at very high altitudes, the climate is cold even in the summer, so make sure you’re ready for the yatra.

Monsoon (July to September)

Weather: Because of unforeseen rain and slick roads, the monsoon season is regarded as unsuitable for travel. During the monsoon season, the average temperature is between 10 and 20 degrees Celsius.

Pros:

• There is an abundance of flora all around.
• The best time for darshan is when there are fewer people than during the busiest time of year.

Cons:

• Unexpected rainfall increases the risk of landslides.
• The roads are destroyed, and the walks are quite slick.
• At this time of year, a lot of the facilities might not be accessible.

Recommendation: It is advised that you stay away from visiting the Chardham sites during the monsoon season because of the heavy rains and road congestion. Travelling during this time of year requires extreme caution, awareness of one’s surroundings, and keeping abreast of the weather.

Winter Season (October to March)

Weather: Because to the difficult paths and adverse weather, the Chardham temples are closed in the winter. Every region usually receives a lot of snowfall in the winter, which makes travel extremely challenging.

Pros:

• You can see Badrinath and Kedarnath’s winter residences.

Cons:

• You are unable to visit any of these locations because the Chardham temples are closed.

Recommendation: The idols from Badrinath and Kedarnath have been moved to their winter residences at Joshimath and Ukhimath, respectively, if you still choose to visit over the winter. Another option is to go to these places.

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Best Time to Visit KEDARNATH

• Because of the pleasant weather and easy access for both pilgrims and visitors, April through June (summer) is regarded as the best time to visit Kedarnath.
• The average temperature during these months is between 6°C and 20°C, the snow begins to melt, and pilgrims may now approach the shrine.
• May is still packed and regarded as the busiest month. The pilgrimage season begins in early May or late April when the doors of Kedarnath Temple open.
• The pre-winter months of September through October are also ideal for temple visits.

Due to the region’s severe snowfall, Kedarnath Temple is closed for six months every year, from November to March (precise dates are given each year). The area experiences significant snowfall after November, which makes travel dangerous and difficult. The temperature at this time of year is between 5 and 18 degrees Celsius. The monsoon season, which lasts from July to August, can bring with it a lot of rain, which can make travel difficult because of landslides. 

BADRINATH

• The Badrinath temple is closed for six months from November to April.
• Since the weather is nice and the paths are clear, May through June (summer) is seen to be the best time to visit Badrinath. The average temperature during this period is about 18 degrees Celsius, which makes travel comfortable and enjoyable.
• Another best time to visit Badrinath is during the post-monsoon season, which runs from September to October.
• Due to the region’s vulnerability to landslides and cloudbursts, you should avoid visiting Badrinath during the monsoon season, which runs from July to August.
• Snowfall starts in early November, and because of the severe weather and the amount of snowfall, the roads are closed. The paths remain blanketed in snow until April as temperatures plummet below freezing. Therefore, winter is not the best time to visit Badrinath.
• The precise dates of the Badrinath Temple’s opening and closing vary every year.

GANGOTRI

• Gangotri is open from May to November, which is six months of the year.
• The best time to visit Gangotri are thought to be September–October and May–June because of the consistently excellent weather.
• With an average temperature of about 25 degrees Celsius, the summer months are said to be the best time to visit Gangotri. The snow begins to melt around this time, and the temple’s doors open for business in the summer. It is therefore perfect for pilgrimages and sightseeing.
• Gangotri is quite cold all year long. Because the entire area is still vulnerable to landslides, you should avoid going to Gangotri during the monsoon season (July to August).
• Gangotri experiences hard and severe winters. Trekkers and tourists are unable to enter the area due to the severe snowfall. Facilities for transport and communication stop working.

YAMUNOTRI

• The best time to visit Yamunotri are thought to be September–November and May–June.
• Yamunotri is extremely chilly all year round, and winters make it exceedingly difficult to travel there and visit the temple.
• You can see a happier and more vibrant side of Yamunotri if you travel to the area during celebrations like Phool Dei, Basant Panchami, etc.
• Because of the severe and frigid winters, which can bring temperatures below freezing, winter is not thought to be the best time to visit Yamunotri. As a result, the roads are closed for the majority of the winter.

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