The sacred Char Dham Yatra 2025, one of the most revered spiritual pilgrimages in Hinduism, officially commenced on Wednesday, April 30, with the ceremonial opening of the portals of Yamunotri and Gangotri Dhams in Uttarkashi district on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya.

Nestled in the serene Garhwal Himalayas, the Char Dham—comprising Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath—is visited by lakhs of devotees every year, seeking divine blessings and spiritual purification.