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Char Dham Yatra · The Sacred Himalayan Circuit

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

4.9734 reviews
11 Nights / 12 Days(11N/12D)
India, Uttarakhand (Garhwal Himalaya)
challenging pace
Great for family, senior, friends

Destinations: Haridwar → Barkot → Yamunotri → Uttarkashi → Gangotri → Guptkashi → Kedarnath → Badrinath

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Overview

About this Char Dham Yatra trip

The Char Dham Yatra takes you to the four holiest shrines of Uttarakhand, in the traditional clockwise order — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath — beginning and ending at Haridwar. Twelve days lets you do it without rushing: two nights each at Barkot and Uttarkashi for the Yamunotri and Gangotri darshans, a night at Kedarnath itself so you can join the evening aarti and an early darshan, and a night at Badrinath beside the Alaknanda. We take care of the mandatory registration, hotels close to each shrine, pure-vegetarian meals and experienced hill drivers. Helicopter tickets to Kedarnath can be booked on request.

Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath — the sacred Himalayan pilgrimage.

Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days
Stay: Best-available hotels & guesthouses near each dham (basic at Kedarnath)
Transport: Private Innova Crysta or Tempo Traveller with experienced Garhwal hill drivers
Best time: May to June and mid-September to October (temples open from Akshaya Tritiya to around Diwali)
Departures: 8 upcoming dates

Why Choose Our Char Dham Yatra?

Traditional west-to-east order, ex-Haridwar, in 11 nights
Overnight stay at Kedarnath for aarti and early darshan
Mandatory Uttarakhand yatra registration done for you
Hotels chosen for proximity to each dham
Pure-vegetarian meals throughout
Kedarnath helicopter booking help (IRCTC HeliYatra portal)

Trip highlights

Har Ki Pauri aarti
Yamunotri & Surya Kund
Gangotri temple
Kedarnath Jyotirlinga
Badrinath & Tapt Kund
Mana village

Itinerary

Day-by-day plan for Char Dham Yatra

12 days, planned end to end

D1
- Arrive at Haridwar (pickup from Dehradun airport or Haridwar station)
- Verify yatra registration and wristband/QR
- Evening Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri
- Yatra briefing and overnight in Haridwar
D2
- Drive via Mussoorie and Kempty Falls to Barkot (approx. 7 hours)
- Views of the Yamuna valley
- Early dinner and rest
- Overnight in Barkot
D3
- Drive to Janki Chatti (approx. 1.5 hours)
- 6 km trek, pony or palki to Yamunotri temple
- Holy dip at Tapt Kund; cook rice at Surya Kund as prasad
- Return to Barkot
D4
- Drive to Uttarkashi (approx. 4 hours)
- Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Uttarkashi
- Evening at leisure by the Bhagirathi
- Overnight in Uttarkashi
D5
- Drive to Gangotri via Harsil (approx. 3.5 hours)
- Holy dip in the Bhagirathi and Gangotri temple darshan
- Bhagirath Shila and Surya Kund falls
- Return to Uttarkashi
D6
- Long drive via Tehri Lake and Rudraprayag confluence (approx. 8 hours)
- Ardhanarishwar Temple at Guptkashi
- Early dinner; prepare overnight bag for Kedarnath
- Overnight in Guptkashi / Sitapur
D7
- Drive to Sonprayag and shuttle to Gaurikund
- 16 km trek (or pony, palki or helicopter from Phata/Sersi) to Kedarnath
- Evening aarti at Kedarnath temple
- Overnight in Kedarnath (basic guesthouse)
D8
- Early-morning darshan of the Kedarnath Jyotirlinga
- Bhairavnath temple and Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi
- Trek back down to Gaurikund
- Overnight in Guptkashi / Sitapur
D9
- Drive via Chopta, Gopeshwar and Joshimath (approx. 8 hours)
- Holy dip in Tapt Kund
- Evening darshan at Badrinath temple
- Overnight in Badrinath
D10
- Early abhishek / darshan at Badrinath
- Mana village — Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa and Bhim Pul
- Brahma Kapal for pind daan (optional)
- Drive to Rudraprayag / Srinagar (Garhwal) for the night
D11
- Drive via Devprayag, confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi
- Stop at Rishikesh — Ram Jhula and Triveni Ghat
- Arrive at Haridwar
- Overnight in Haridwar
D12
- Morning prayers at Har Ki Pauri
- Transfer to Haridwar station or Dehradun airport
- Journey home with blessings

What's covered

Inclusions & exclusions

Read this before you book — no surprise add-ons later.

Included

11 nights accommodation: Haridwar 2, Barkot 2, Uttarkashi 2, Guptkashi/Sitapur 2, Kedarnath 1, Badrinath 1, Rudraprayag 1
Daily pure-vegetarian breakfast and dinner
Private AC vehicle (Innova/Tempo Traveller for groups) from Haridwar to Haridwar; AC switched off on hill climbs
Uttarakhand Char Dham yatra registration
Yatra coordinator on call throughout
Basic first-aid kit and oxygen cylinder in the vehicle
Pickup and drop at Dehradun airport or Haridwar station
All tolls, parking, state taxes and driver allowance

Not included

Flights or trains to Dehradun / Haridwar
Pony, palki, pithu and helicopter charges
Special puja, abhishek and VIP darshan tickets
Sonprayag–Gaurikund shuttle fare
Lunches and beverages
Any cost due to landslides, road closures or weather delays
Travel insurance (strongly recommended)

Stay & travel

Hotels & transport

Hotel category

Best-available hotels & guesthouses near each dham (basic at Kedarnath)

Twin-sharing rooms with daily breakfast unless stated otherwise. Single rooms and upgrades on request.

Transport

Private Innova Crysta or Tempo Traveller with experienced Garhwal hill drivers

Airport and station pick-ups, sightseeing and inter-city transfers are arranged by our ground team.

Overnight stops: Haridwar · Haridwar to Barkot · Yamunotri Darshan · Barkot to Uttarkashi · Gangotri Darshan · Uttarkashi to Guptkashi · Trek to Kedarnath · Kedarnath to Guptkashi · Guptkashi to Badrinath · Badrinath & Mana · Return to Haridwar · Departure

Route

Route map

10 stops from start to finish

HaridwarStart
2BarkotStop 2
3YamunotriStop 3
4UttarkashiStop 4
5GangotriStop 5
6GuptkashiStop 6
7KedarnathStop 7
8BadrinathStop 8
9RudraprayagStop 9
HaridwarFinish

Plan ahead

Best time & what to pack

Best time to visit

May to June and mid-September to October (temples open from Akshaya Tritiya to around Diwali)

Things to carry

Warm jacket, thermals, woollen cap and gloves
Raincoat or poncho
Sturdy trekking shoes and woollen socks
Walking stick (can be bought at Gaurikund)
Original Aadhaar/photo ID and registration printout
Personal medicines and a doctor's fitness note for seniors
Torch and power bank
Small backpack for the overnight Kedarnath stay
Dry fruits and glucose powder

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Is yatra registration mandatory?

Yes. Every pilgrim must register on the Uttarakhand Tourism portal (registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in), and the QR is checked at Sonprayag and other points. We complete it with your Aadhaar details as soon as you book.

How difficult is the Kedarnath trek?

It's 16 km one way from Gaurikund to 3,583 m, usually 6–8 hours uphill. Ponies, palkis and pithus are available. Helicopters fly from Phata, Sersi and Guptkashi and are booked only via the IRCTC HeliYatra portal.

When do the temples open and close?

Yamunotri and Gangotri open on Akshaya Tritiya (late April/May), Kedarnath and Badrinath around the same week. They close for winter between Diwali and Bhai Dooj. The best windows are May–June and mid-September to October.

Is the yatra suitable for senior citizens?

Yes, with a medical check-up. Seniors usually take ponies or palkis at Yamunotri and Kedarnath, or the helicopter. Anyone with heart or breathing conditions should consult a doctor before travel.

What food is available?

Only simple vegetarian food is served along the route, and no alcohol or non-vegetarian food is allowed near the shrines. Our meals are pure-veg and Jain on request.

Should we avoid the monsoon?

July and August bring heavy rain and frequent landslides, so travel is risky and delays are common. We don't recommend the yatra in those months.

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