Green Card Uttarakhand — Online Application, Fees & Required Documents
Everything you need to know about the Uttarakhand Green Card — who needs it, how to apply online, required documents, fees, and validity for commercial vehicles on the Char Dham Yatra route.
What Is a Green Card in Uttarakhand?
The Uttarakhand Green Card is an official permit issued by the Transport Department, Government of Uttarakhand, to commercial tourist vehicles operating on the Char Dham Yatra route — covering Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. Without a valid Green Card, no taxi, maxi cab, tempo traveller, or bus can legally carry pilgrims into this circuit.
The system was introduced to regulate vehicle movement, verify technical fitness and safety of commercial vehicles, and reduce environmental strain on this ecologically sensitive Himalayan region. Alongside certifying that a vehicle is roadworthy for the demanding mountain terrain, the Green Card also makes vehicle-related information instantly available in case of an emergency along the route.
The entire process — application, technical inspection scheduling, and payment — runs through the Transport Department's official online portal, greencard.uk.gov.in, which also handles the related Trip Card and Hill Endorsement on driving licences. If you're planning to drive your own vehicle to Kedarnath or the wider Char Dham circuit, or if you simply want to understand what your Chardham taxi services provider handles on your behalf, this guide walks through exactly what's required.
Who Needs a Green Card in Uttarakhand?
Not every vehicle on Uttarakhand's roads requires one — here's who this applies to.
Green Card Documents Required
Gather these before starting your online application to avoid delays.
📋 Note on Trip Card: A related, separate document called the Trip Card is required per round trip and issued free of cost. It requires the Char Dham Yatra ePass (registered separately at registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in), driving licence, hill endorsement, state permit, tax certificate, and a passenger list in the prescribed format.
How to Apply for a Green Card Online
The entire application runs through the Transport Department's official portal.
Uttarakhand Green Card Fees & Validity
What it costs and how long your Green Card stays valid.
The Green Card fee varies by vehicle type — private car, taxi, tempo traveller, and bus categories are each charged differently. The Transport Department updates this fee structure periodically, so always confirm the current rate directly on greencard.uk.gov.in before applying, rather than relying on older figures you may find elsewhere.
When you book through an established Chardham taxi services provider, this fee is typically already factored into your package — you won't need to handle the payment yourself.
A Green Card is valid for the duration of the Char Dham Yatra season — typically running from late April or early May through October or November each year, based on the temple opening and closing dates. The exact validity dates are printed directly on the card.
Since validity is tied to the yatra season rather than a fixed calendar year, every vehicle needs a fresh Green Card renewal ahead of each new season.
⚠️ Important: Traveling on the Char Dham route without a valid Green Card can lead to penalties, fines, or being turned back at checkpoints. While some check-posts may offer last-minute issuance, this is unreliable and can cause significant delays — applying in advance is strongly recommended.
Green Card vs. Trip Card vs. Green Tax
Three different terms often get mixed up — here's how they differ.
| Permit | Purpose | Cost | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Card | Certifies vehicle fitness & registers commercial vehicle for the Char Dham route | Varies by vehicle type (check official portal) | Entire yatra season |
| Trip Card | Authorizes a specific round trip on the Char Dham circuit; requires Yatra ePass | Free of cost | Single round trip only |
| Green Tax | Environmental entry tax for out-of-state vehicles entering Uttarakhand, collected via ANPR cameras at border checkpoints | Varies by vehicle category, charged per entry | Per entry (not seasonal) |
Frequently Asked Questions
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