See The Chardham Yatra New Rules For Kedranath
Chardham Yatra
The government has prohibited using cell phones within 50 meters of the Kedarnath temple during the ongoing Chardham Yatra in Uttarakhand. The goal of the decision is to guarantee worshipers a hassle-free darshan experience.

Chardaham Yatra New Rules
Radha Raturi, the chief secretary of Uttarakhand, declared that anyone caught using a cell phone inside the temple’s vicinity would face severe consequences. The decision was made in reaction to disturbances that occurred when cell phones were used on the temple grounds, which impacted the darshan experience for pilgrims.
Instructions to District Authorities For Chardham Yatra
- District Magistrates and police are directed by Chief Secretary Raturi to implement the prohibition on cell phones near temples.
- Goal: Preserve the holiness of the temple and improve the spiritual encounter.
- Cooperation Requested from Devotees: Please abstain from using cell phones in approved places.
- The goal is to enable a seamless and uninterrupted darshan.
The Government of Uttarakhand’s New Guidelines
- New Rules Released: Guidelines to ensure a safe and easy Chardham Yatra.
- Registration is Required: Prior to starting the yatra, all devotees must register.
Publicity regarding Yatra Commencement and Registration:
- All state chief secretaries have been notified to make public the need for registration.
- The Kedarnath temple opened on May 1st, followed by the temples of Yamunotri and Gangotri on May 10th, and Badrinath on May 12th.
- Online Enrollment and Annual Journey
Online Process: - The portal of the tourism department is where you can register.
- Yatra’s pilgrimage period is from April/May through October/November.
- Police Directives and Procedures
Police warn against embarking on a journey before registering. - The goal of Operation Maryada was to stop misconduct and uphold civility.