Overview
- Online sign-ups opened at 7 am on March 6 via the official portal, the Tourist Care Uttarakhand app and WhatsApp, with an email option for foreign nationals.
- Registration is free and produces a QR-coded e-pass that is required for entry to Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri.
- Offline registration counters will operate from April 17 at key transit points in Rishikesh, Haridwar and Dehradun for pilgrims without digital access.
- The 2026 pilgrimage begins with Gangotri and Yamunotri on April 19, followed by Kedarnath on April 22 and Badrinath on April 23.
- Officials have deployed GPS monitoring, a 24/7 helpline (0135-1364) and ID plus medical certificate rules for older or medically vulnerable travellers.