In Hinduism, Char Dham Yatra in Himalayas comprises of pilgrimage to Badrinath Temple , Kedarnath Temple , Gangotri and Yamunotri in Uttarakhand , India . These are some of the most important temples in Hindu religion remains closed (October to April) for major part of the year due to harsh winter and heavy snowfall. In 2011, the Char Dham Yatra begins on May 6. The date of opening of Yamunotri Temple and Gangotri Shrine is May 6, 2011. Kedarnath Temple will open on May 8, 2011 and Badrinath Shrine will open on May 9, 2011. During the Chardham Yatra period, Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam ( GMVN ) conducts spiritual tour. Online reservation facility is also available. Helicopter Services are also available from Agastyamuni to Kedarnath and Badrinath. Closing Dates in Char Dham Yatra 2011 Gangotri Temple will close on October 26, 2011 – on the Diwali day Yamunotri Shrine will close also close on the Diwali day. Badrinath Temple will close 10 day after Deepavali. Kedarn