Char Dham Biometric Registration 2026: Mandatory Portal, Yatra Pass & Verification Desks
Avoid checkpost delays: complete guide to online registration on registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in, WhatsApp registration, and transit QR codes.
Why Biometric Registration is Legally Mandatory
In order to ensure pilgrim safety, crowd control, and emergency search-and-rescue preparedness across high-altitude mountain terrain, the Government of Uttarakhand mandates that every single traveler on the Char Dham circuit must possess an official Yatra Pass with an authenticated QR code.
Official Modes of Registration
- Web Portal: Through the official Uttarakhand Tourism portal (registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in). Requires Aadhaar card, mobile number, and passport photos.
- Mobile App: Via the official "Tourist Care Uttarakhand" smartphone application on Android and iOS.
- WhatsApp Registration: Sending "YATRA" to the official UTDB WhatsApp registration hotline number.
- Physical On-Ground Counters: Physical kiosks at Rishikesh bus station, Haridwar railway station, and Dobata (Barkot), though these often encounter long queues during peak May-June season.
CharDham DMC Turnkey Service for B2B Trade
When booking with CharDham DMC (A Unit of KV Tours Private Limited), our dedicated compliance desk handles 100% of biometric portal registrations, slot booking, and personalized printed QR-code credentials for all group members before arrival in Uttarakhand.
help Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a government fee for Char Dham biometric registration?
No. Biometric registration on the official Uttarakhand government portal is completely free of cost.
Can pilgrims enter the shrines without the biometric registration QR code?
No. Police and tourism security checkposts at Sonprayag, Janki Chatti, and Joshimath scan every pilgrim's QR code before granting forward passage.
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