Quick Answer
Registration for the Kedarnath yatra is mandatory and free, done through the official Uttarakhand Tourist Care portal/app. You need a mobile number, photo ID and travel dates; you receive a QR-coded yatra pass verified at checkpoints. Beware of fake websites charging for registration.
Why registration is required
After the 2013 disaster, Uttarakhand made yatra registration mandatory for the Char Dham. Registration lets authorities manage daily pilgrim flow, plan safety deployment, and reach you in emergencies. It is free of cost.
How to register online
- Go to the official Uttarakhand Tourist Care / yatra registration portal (button below — always verify the address).
- Create an account with your mobile number and OTP.
- Add each pilgrim: name, age, ID details, travel dates and route.
- Download the yatra registration letter / QR pass for each pilgrim.
- Carry the QR pass (phone or printout) with your original photo ID — both are checked at verification points and checkposts along the route.
Go to Official Registration Portal →
Offline registration
When officially available, physical registration counters operate at entry points such as Haridwar, Rishikesh and along the route. Online registration in advance is strongly recommended in peak season to avoid daily-cap disappointments.
Documents you need
- A mobile number that will stay active during the yatra
- A government photo ID (Aadhaar, voter ID, driving licence or passport)
- Your travel dates and rough itinerary
Common mistakes to avoid
- Paying agents or fake websites for "registration" — the official process is free.
- Registering for wrong dates; the QR pass is date-specific.
- Carrying only a photocopy of ID — keep the original.
- Assuming helicopter tickets replace registration — they do not; both are needed.