India · Uttarakhand (Garhwal Himalaya)

Haridwar

Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath in an unhurried 12-day yatra

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About Haridwar

Haridwar, where the Ganga leaves the mountains for the plains, is the traditional starting point of the Char Dham Yatra, the pilgrimage to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath high in the Garhwal Himalaya. Before the journey begins, pilgrims take a dip at Har Ki Pauri and sit for the evening Ganga aarti, when hundreds of diyas float down the river. It is a moving way to begin a yatra that many families plan for years.

Our twelve-day yatra follows the traditional clockwise order and never rushes it. From Haridwar you drive to Barkot for the trek or pony ride to Yamunotri, the source of the Yamuna, then to Uttarkashi for darshan at Gangotri, where the Bhagirathi flows past the temple. From Guptkashi you travel to Gaurikund and climb the 16 to 18 km trail to Kedarnath, staying overnight near the temple so you can join the evening aarti and an early morning darshan. The final stop is Badrinath on the banks of the Alaknanda, with a visit to Mana, the last village before the Tibet border, before returning to Haridwar via Rishikesh.

The yatra is physically demanding, with long mountain drives, altitudes above 3,500 metres and cold nights even in summer, but careful pacing makes it achievable for most healthy pilgrims, including seniors. Registration with the Uttarakhand government is mandatory, and we handle it along with hotels close to each shrine, pure-vegetarian meals and experienced hill drivers. Helicopter tickets for Kedarnath can be arranged on request, subject to official availability.

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Kedarnath Jyotirlinga with an overnight stay
Badrinath darshan and Tapt Kund
Mana village, Vyas Gufa and Bhim Pul
Devprayag confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi
Har Ki Pauri Ganga aarti, Haridwar
Triveni Ghat aarti, Rishikesh
Har Ki Pauri aarti
Yamunotri & Surya Kund

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Top things to do in Haridwar

Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri

Begin the yatra with a holy dip and the evening aarti in Haridwar, as lamps float on the Ganga under the glow of the ghats.

Yamunotri darshan

Walk or ride about 6 km from Janki Chatti to the shrine of Goddess Yamuna, and see rice cooked in the hot spring at Surya Kund.

Gangotri

Pray at the white-granite temple of Goddess Ganga beside the roaring Bhagirathi, close to where the river leaves its glacier.

Kedarnath overnight

Climb from Gaurikund to the Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva and stay near the temple for the evening aarti and an early darshan.

Badrinath and Mana village

Take darshan of Lord Badri Vishal, bathe at the Tapt Kund hot spring and visit Mana, Vyas Gufa and Bhim Pul nearby.

Rishikesh on the way back

Cross Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula and attend the Triveni Ghat or Parmarth Niketan aarti before returning to Haridwar.

When to go

Best time

Opening season

May to June

Temples have just opened; pleasant days and clear mountain views, but this is the peak rush, so register and book early.

Monsoon

July to August

Heavy rain, landslides and road closures make travel risky; many pilgrims avoid this period, and the yatra may be paused during alerts.

Autumn

Mid-September to October

Clear skies and thinner crowds after the rains, with cold nights; temples close for winter around Diwali and Bhai Dooj.

Getting there from Hyderabad

By flight

Direct flights from Hyderabad to Dehradun (DED) take about 2 hours 30 minutes; Haridwar is about an hour's drive from the airport. Alternatively, fly to Delhi and continue by road or train.

By train

Take a train from Hyderabad or Secunderabad to Delhi (22–28 hours), then the Shatabdi or Jan Shatabdi to Haridwar in about 4–5 hours.

By road

Delhi to Haridwar is about 220 km, roughly 5 hours by car. From Haridwar, the yatra itself is by road in hill vehicles, with treks or ponies at Yamunotri and Kedarnath.

Door-to-door

Flights, transfers and stays booked together

Every package includes airport pickup and drop on the ground.

Sample itinerary

From our most popular package — Kedarnath & Badrinath Do Dham Yatra (7N/8D)

Full trip details

1
Day 1 · Haridwar
- Arrive Haridwar; pickup from the station or Dehradun airport
- Hotel check-in and yatra briefing; registration documents checked
- Evening Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri
- Early dinner and rest
2
Day 2 · Haridwar → Guptkashi
- Early start along the Ganga (approx. 220 km, 8–9 hrs)
- Stop at Devprayag, where the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi meet
- Lunch at Rudraprayag; views of the Mandakini valley
- Overnight in Guptkashi; Ardhanareshwar temple visit if time permits
3
Day 3 · Gaurikund → Kedarnath trek
- Early drive to Sonprayag; shuttle to Gaurikund
- Trek approx. 16 km to Kedarnath (6–8 hrs) — pony or palki optional
- Check in to your guest house near the temple
- Evening aarti at Kedarnath
4
Day 4 · Kedarnath → Guptkashi
- Early morning darshan at Kedarnath
- Visit the Adi Shankaracharya samadhi and Bhairavnath temple
- Trek down to Gaurikund; shuttle to Sonprayag
- Drive back to Guptkashi for the night
5
Day 5 · Guptkashi → Badrinath
- Drive via Ukhimath, Chopta and Chamoli to Badrinath (approx. 200 km, 8–9 hrs)
- Scenic stop in the Chopta meadows
- Pass Joshimath and Vishnuprayag
- Check in at Badrinath; evening aarti if time allows
6
Day 6 · Badrinath & Mana → Pipalkoti
- Holy dip at Tapt Kund and early morning darshan
- Brahma Kapal for pind daan (optional, with priests)
- Mana village — Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, Bhim Pul and Saraswati river
- Drive down to Pipalkoti or Joshimath for the night
7
Day 7 · Pipalkoti → Rishikesh
- Drive to Rishikesh (approx. 9 hrs) along the Alaknanda
- Stops at Karnaprayag and Rudraprayag
- Evening Ganga aarti at Triveni Ghat
- Overnight in Rishikesh
8
Day 8 · Rishikesh → Haridwar
- Morning walk at Ram Jhula and Parmarth Niketan
- Shopping for rudraksha and Ganga jal containers
- Drive to Haridwar (approx. 1 hr)
- Drop at Haridwar station or Dehradun airport

What to eat

Pure-vegetarian yatra meals
Simple dal, rice, roti and sabzi are served all along the route; our packages include sattvik vegetarian meals.
Kachori and aloo puri in Haridwar
Hot breakfast staples from the old sweet shops near Har Ki Pauri, followed by a glass of lassi.
Garhwali dishes
Try kafuli (a spinach and fenugreek curry), chainsoo (black gram dal) and mandua roti if you find a local dhaba.
Prasad at the shrines
Yamunotri's prasad of rice cooked in Surya Kund and the dry-fruit prasad at Badrinath are treasured offerings to carry home.

Insider tips

Register for the Char Dham Yatra on the official Uttarakhand Tourism portal before you travel and carry the registration, with ID, on your phone and in print; check current rules every season.
Get a medical check-up before the yatra, especially if you are over 55 or have heart, lung or blood pressure conditions; the shrines are at 3,000–3,600 metres.
Book Kedarnath helicopter tickets only through the official IRCTC Heli Yatra portal; many fake websites target pilgrims.
Carry warm layers, a rain jacket, sturdy shoes and personal medicines; weather changes fast, and nights at Kedarnath are freezing.
Walk slowly on the Kedarnath and Yamunotri treks, drink water regularly and start early; ponies and palkis are available at fixed official rates.

Pack these

Warm layers, thermal innerwear and a down jacket — it's cold at the dhams even in May
Waterproof poncho or raincoat
Trekking shoes with good grip and a walking stick
Personal medicines, ORS and Diamox (on medical advice)
Original Aadhaar and yatra registration QR
Power bank and torch — power cuts are common
Small backpack for the Kedarnath overnight; leave big luggage in the car
Warm jacket, thermals, woollen cap and gloves

Good To Know

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Every pilgrim must register with the Uttarakhand government, online or at registration counters, and registrations are checked along the route. Rules and slot systems can change each season, so check current requirements; we complete this for our travellers.