While visiting Uttarakhand. We hope you enjoy these top 10 Char Dham tips and travel guides. Respect nature and keep the environment clean. Have a nice trip! !
When visiting Char Dham, it is advised not to hurt people’s religious sentiments or litter in such a remote and scenic place. We have listed some tips, do’s and things to avoid during Char Dham tour in Uttarakhand.
The yatra tips below will make your Char Dham Yatra comfortable and hassle-free and help you stay fit and healthy throughout your trip.
The Char Dham or four pilgrimage sites are only accessible during six months of the year (May to October). During the remaining half of the year, snowfall makes the area inaccessible. You can check the opening and closing dates of Char Dham Temple. When visiting Hindu mythological sacred sites, shrines, and temples, you must remove your shoes and cover your head with a cloth before entering the sacred site. Bring thick woolen clothing to protect from the cold. Carry a moderate amount of wool during the summer months, from October to November. Bring a wool blanket, umbrella, raincoat, flashlight, minimal luggage and canvas shoes. You can carry woolen sweaters, monkey caps, and scarves to withstand the cold winds even in the high Himalayas. Also carry creams, moisturizers, and sunscreen. Pack a medical kit with painkillers, antibiotics, cough medicine, and disinfectant. Creams, iodine, tube squeeze creams, medicines for colds and fevers. Carry your regular medications, as limited over-the-counter medications may be available in remote areas. Carry dark chocolate, dried fruit, glucose (glucose D), and toffee. Provides instant energy during treks and long traffic jams. When asking for directions, talk to store owners, not pedestrians. Please check with at least two people. If cameras are not allowed in a particular area, please do not take photos. Please stop toying with the feelings of a particular religion. It is recommended that you start preparing for your trip at least one month and four months before the Yatra. Self-managed tours are economical but recommended for the health of Char Dham. Join a guided tour arranged by a local professional travel agency. There is no electricity in these remote areas, so carry extra batteries and film for your camera. Avoid traveling during the rainy season, as more landslides occur during the rainy season. If you are traveling close to the opening of the temple, book your hotel in advance as there will be a rush of pilgrims. Check out hotels on the Char Dham route. No alcohol or non-vegetarian food is allowed during the Char Dham Yatra tour. Drink only packaged or boiled water.
Attire for Char Dham Yatra
Summer (May, June, July, August) – Moderate wool
Winter (April, September, October, November) – thick wool
medical emergency phone number
In case of a serious medical emergency, call 108 (Uttarakhand government’s mobile emergency service). Please refrain from making fake calls as you will be punished.
Tips for driving in Uttarakhand during Char Dham
Always keep your car on the left side of the road. Use your horn on hill curves and never pass another vehicle. In hilly areas he should not drive more than 8 hours a day. Avoid driving after sunset as it is not allowed in the hilly areas of Uttarakhand. Use shoes instead of shoes. Wear slippers while driving Check your brakes and handbrake before setting off Check your car’s headlights, brake lights, and parking lights Always yield to vehicles going uphill Save yourself the inconvenience Please carry valid documents for your car to avoid In case of landslides, you may have to take another long route . During the season, be sure to refuel where you can easily do so. There can be long lines at gas stations at major train stations. Please carry a first aid kit. Don’t drink and drive. If there is traffic, please park. Your car is at the end of the line. When you start a parallel queue, traffic from the opposite side can force you to drive in reverse gear until you reach the end of the original queue again. You may also find it very difficult to drive on hills in reverse gear for long periods of time. Don’t compete with local vehicles and drivers. They know the terrain very well.
Char Dham Yatra – Dos and Don’ts during Yatra
Tip 1: Do not use soap or shampoo near river banks.
Tip 2: Do not throw puja materials or garbage into the river.
Tip 3: When traveling in the mountains, throw chips, biscuits or plastic packets in the trash or carry them in your bag. Please do not throw it on the road.
Tip 4: Do not smoke, drink alcohol or eat non-vegetarian food inside the temple premises.
Tip 5: When driving in hilly areas, always stay in your lane and honk at every corner and turn.
When driving in hilly areas, always stay in your lane and honk at every corner and turn.
Tip 6: Fires spread rapidly in the forests of Uttarakhand during the summer months. With this in mind, please do not throw cigarette butts or matchsticks on the ground, but rather crush them and dispose of them properly.
Tip 7: Don’t hike or trek on an empty stomach. Please carry enough water. If you feel unwell, please go to the nearest clinic/hospital immediately.
Don’t hike or trek on an empty stomach. Please carry enough water. If you feel unwell, please go to the nearest clinic/hospital immediately.
Tip 8: It is mandatory to complete biometric registration before starting the Char Dham Yatra. You can complete your registration offline or online. For online registration, please visit http://onlinechardhamyatra.in/.
Tip 9: Bring warm clothes for your trip along with an umbrella and raincoat. The weather in mountains and hilly areas is colder than in other places and can change suddenly without warning.
Tip 10: Carry enough cash as ATM facilities are not available or scarce in most hilly areas.
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Last updated: May 1, 2024
