The best time to visit Chardham Yatra is in the months of May and June. During this time, the weather is pleasant; the skies are clear, and it is the perfect time for trekking, walking, and other outdoor activities. During this time, the Chardham temples were opened for pilgrimages for the last of April or the first week of May.
Away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, you will find some peace and quiet among the snow-capped Himalayas, the lush green trees, and the babbling of the river flowing over rocks and branches. Therefore, it is important to know the best time to visit Chardham Yatra by Helicopter from Dehradun. Experiencing all these beautiful moments will make your trip more successful and rewarding. For this reason, these Char Dhams are surrounded by pilgrims during the travel season. You can also visit several Chardham Yatra destinations other than these four temples at the right time, which makes your trip more convenient and risk-free. Here, you can find detailed information about the best time to go for Chardham Yatra. Contact us for more details about Char Dham Yatra tour packages and book a tour with us.
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Best Season to Visit Chardham Yatra
Here are the details about the best time to visit Chardham Yatra:
Summer Season: (May to June)
The summer season begins in April and lasts until June. A great variety of flowers bloom in the valleys during the summer season. The average temperature in Char Dham is generally between 20° and 35°C. Summertime is the best time to visit Chardham Yatra, as summer is beautiful in the mountains and great for travelling. Take some warm clothes as it gets a bit colder in the evening.
Monsoon Season: (July to September)
The monsoon season starts at the end of June and continues till September. The average temperature in the monsoon season is 15°c – 25°c. Landslides, flooding, and downpours are quite common in the Monsoon season. So, monsoon season is quite risky for travelling and is not the best time to visit Char Dham Yatra. Instead of travelling in the monsoon season, you can go between October to mid-November before the winter season.
Winter Season: (November to March)
The winter season starts in the middle of November and continues till March. The average temperature in the winter season is below zero degrees Celsius and ranges from -5°c to -15°c. All the temples in Chardham become snow-clad deserts and are entirely chilly during the winter season. So, the winter season is not at all the best time to visit Chardham Yatra because Chardham becomes unbearably frozen during the winter season.
Opening and Closing time of Chardham Yatra
The opening and closing times of the Chardham yatra are important factors to consider while searching for the best time to visit Char Dham yatra. Char Dham temples open on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, one of the auspicious days for Hindus, which comes in the last week of April. It closes at the time of Diwali, another auspicious festival or day of Hindus when the victory of good over evil is celebrated, which is held in October and November. Char Dham temples are open for six months and closed for six months. After October and November, deities of Char Dham temples shift to their winter house.
Ideal or Best time to visit Char Dham Yatra 2025
In the summer season, May to June months are pleasant enough to travel to Chardham yatra. You can also visit the Chardham Yatra from September to mid-November. Try not to avail the Chardham yatra in the monsoon and winter seasons as the landslides are quite frequent in monsoon, and the winter season climate is almost unbearable.
Benefits of Visit Chardham Yatra at the Right Time
- You will make a risk-free Journey.
- No unwanted delays should happen during your Chardham yatra.
- You will make a comfortable journey with almost no Predictability.
- You can also pay homage to the deities of Chardham yatra comfortably.
Visit the Chardham yatra at the best time, i.e. April, May, and June, and make refreshing memories. So, book the Chardham Yatra package from LIH, the leading Chardham travel agency in India, which provides the best Chardham Yatra package from Haridwar for the best journey.
How do you Plan a Chardham Yatra?
Plan a Chardham Yatra in an Organized and Hassle-free manner, as this will make your Yatra peaceful and Enjoyable. Here are some tips that will guide you to the best time to travel to Chardham.
- Check the opening and Dates of the Chardham Yatra 2 to 3 Months before the travelling time, select the best time to visit Chardham Yatra, and choose which month better suits you (May and June).
- Choose the best transport mode that suits you and get the complete information on the Chardham Yatra Route maps; choose the easiest transport mode to access the Chardham Yatra (By Road, Train, or By Air).
- While packing your luggage, choose the type of cloth according to your travelling month. Woollen clothes are compulsory for every season; heavy woollen is recommended in the winter season (October and November).
- Must Prepare a Medikit with some Painkillers, ointments, medicines for cough and cold, and your routine medicines Because there are limited Medical shops in this area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q.1 What is the best time to visit Kedarnath?
The best time to visit Kedarnath is in May, June, September, and October.
Q.2 How many days are required for the Char Dham yatra?
There are two routes to complete the Chardham Yatra: by road or by helicopter. If you are planning to travel to the Chardham Yatra by road, it takes up to 12-15 days, and if you plan via helicopter, it takes up to 4-6 days to Complete the Chardham Yatra.
Q.3 Is Char Dham yatra difficult?
The Chardham Yatra is considered to be the toughest Yatra as the slopes are quite Long. Due to the sloppy treks and high altitude, you may have some difficulties, like breathing problems. Heart Patients with respiratory issues and pregnant women are advised to avoid the Chardham Yatra. If you are medically Unfit, then take advice from your doctor before travelling to Chardham Yatra.
Q.4 In which month Kedarnath is less crowded?
From June to September, the crowd of Kedarnath is less. Because at that time, the monsoon season begins in Kedarnath, and the monsoon season is quite risky to travel to Kedarnath as Landslides, flooding, and downpours are pretty standard in the Monsoon Season.
Q.5 How much does a Chardham Yatra by helicopter cost?
The cost of a Chardham yatra by helicopter is around ₹1,90,000/- Per Person (Exclusive of Taxes), which takes 6 Days and 5 Nights and covers Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath & Badrinath.
Q.6 Which month is best for Reach Badrinath?
The Badrinath Temple opens in April and closes in October or mid-November. For the rest of the year, the temple closes due to heavy rain & snowfall. The best time to visit is in summer April-June. It is recommended to avoid the winter & monsoon season. To reach Badrinath, you can avail of any option by Road, Rail, or Air.
Q.7 Which Dham should I visit first?
It Depends on where you start the trip.
Q.8 In which month is Kedarnath Temple open?
The Kedarnath Temple opens in the month of Late April or Early May & closes in October or mid-November. The rest of the year, the temple closes due to the heavy rain & snowfall.
Q.9 Can we track at night in Kedarnath?
Yes, you can track Kedarnath at night. But keep in mind that the temperature at night goes for 2-3°C, or sometimes it touches -°C. So, if you cannot cover the trek in the late evening, you can opt for talkies & ponies to complete the remaining destination, or you can rest in the camps at Jungle Chatti Bheem Bali and Linchauli for a night.
Q.10 Are kids allowed in Char Dham?
According to the rules, there is no official age limit for Char Dham Yatra. But due to high altitude & breathing difficulties, it is recommended only for people above ten years of age to travel to Chardham Yatra.
Q.11 Which is the best month to reach Gangotri?
The summer season in April and May is the best season for reach Gangotri. In general, the summer season in this location is pretty pleasant, as the temperature never exceeds 30° Celsius, even in the summer. However, most nights are extremely cold.
Q.12 What is the best time to visit Badrinath?
The best time to visit Badrinath is in May and June or September and October.
Q.13 At which time Kedarnath is less crowded?
The Months of September and October are less crowded at Kedarnath Dham.
Q.14 How much time do you need for Char Dham yatra?
The complete Yatra will take 11 to 12 days.
Q. 15 Which is the best way to reach Kedarnath?
The fastest way to reach Kedarnath is by helicopter. You can do same-day Do Dham Yatra.
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