The Char Dham pilgrimage commenced on April 30. The journeys to Yamunotri and Gangotri commenced on April 30, followed by Kedarnath on May 2, Badrinath on May 4, and Hemkund on May 25. The Yamunotri shrine's doors will shut for the winter season on October 22. The Gangotri shrine's doors will shut at the Abhijit Muhurta for the Annakut celebration.