Char Dham Yatra is a pilgrimage tour of four Hindu shrines – Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath, located in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. This sacred journey is also known as Chota Char Dham Yatra. The four holy rivers – Yamuna, Ganga, Mandakini, and Alakhnanda/Saraswati – originate from these shrines respectively. Kedarnath, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Shiva in India, is considered a significant place of worship for Lord Shiva.
The Char Dhams of India, including Badrinath, Rameshwaram, Jagannath Puri, and Dwarka, were founded by Adi Shankracharya. All Hindus aspire to visit these four shrines at least once in their lifetime.
Completing the Char Dham Yatra is believed to wash away one’s sins and grant Moksha, the ultimate liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
Day 01 : Deharadun – Haridwar 30km 1 hr
Meet our assistance with transport upon arrival in Dehradun as per your predefined schedule and further proceed to Haridwar. Upon arrival check into the hotel and further you can proceed to Ganga Aarti at Hari Ki Pouri. Hari ki Pouri is the central point of Haridwar and several local transport facilities are available to explore the local Haridwar and the Edge of the Ganges. Overnight Stay at Haridwar.
Day 02 : Haridwar – Barkot (180km / 07 Hrs drive)
After breakfast, check out the hotel and proceed to Barkot (Barkot is a beautiful hill station which is located on the foot of Yamunotri). On the way you can visit the “Kempty Falls” on the way if time permits. Upon arrival at Barkot, check in the Hotel/Camp. Dinner arranges at Hotel. Overnight Stay at Barkot.
Day 03 : Barkot – Jankichatti/Yamunotri – Barkot ( 45 km drive by road/06 km Trekking/pony/Palki)
Morning proceeds to Jankichatti (45 Km). Here you will begin the First hill Yatra of Yamunotri (6 Km trekking).
Those who want to hire Pony/Palki at own cost (Approximate Cost suggested for Pony- Rs 3000/-, Palki 8000/-) Return via the same route back to Barkot. Dinner and Overnight stay at Barkot.
About Yamunotri: It is the source of the river Yamuna, the twin sister of Varna, the Lord of Death. Yamuna is also the daughter of Surya the Sun. The actual source of the river originates from Champasar Glacier 01 km ahead of the shrine, at an altitude of 4,321 mts. On arrival by afternoon in Yamunotri take a holy dip in the Yamuna River and perform Pooja.
Day 04 : Barkot – Uttarkashi ( 80 kms / 04 Hrs drive)
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Uttarkashi (Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of river Bhagirathi and is famous for its historical monuments, Temples & Ashrams) En route visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Upon arrival Uttarkashi/Netala check into the hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Day 05 : Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi (200 kms / 08 Hrs)
Morning drive to Gangotri. Upon arrival at Gangotri take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges (which is also called Bhagirathi at its origin. After performing Pooja, drive back to Uttarkashi. Dinner & Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
About Gangotri temple: its 18th-century temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga is located near a sacred stone where King Bhagirathi worshipped Lord Shiva. Ganga is believed to have touched earth at this spot. The temple is an exquisite 20 ft. high structure made of white granite.
Day 06: Uttarkashi – Guptkashi (225 km / 09 hrs drive)
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Guptkashi (It’s situated at a distance of 47 km from the holy shrine, Kedarnath) The town holds immense religious importance as it houses famous ancient temples like Vishwanath Temple and Ardhnareshwar Temple. Have your dinner and stay overnight in the hotel/camp.
Day 07: Guptkashi – Sonprayag – Kedarnath (30 km /02 hrs drive & 19 km Trekking)
Early morning drive to Sonprayag till Transport Parking. You have to take a local vehicle/jeep to reach at Gaurikund (02 km) at your own cost.
After reaching at Gaurikund, you can start trekking for Kedarnath (19 Km one way).
Those who want to hire Pony/Palki at their own cost (Approximate Cost suggested for Pony for return journey- Poni Rs 5000/-, Palki 10000/- while those who are going by Helicopter which cost will be confirmed after the Tender Open of cost for the year of 2023.
Upon arrival, visit Kedarnath Temple, after performing pooja again start trekking to return back to Sonprayag on right time and co-ordinate with a driver who will wait for you in Sonprayag/Phata/Sirsi on your respective time. Later back to the hotel Have Dinner and Overnight Stay at Guptkashi.
About Kedarnath Temple: It’s standing magnificently at an altitude of 3,580mts, Mandakini River one of the main tributaries of the Ganges originates at Kedarnath and flows through Gaurikund. “Jai Bholenath – Om Nam Shivaay” chants echo in the mountains.
Day 08: Guptkashi/ Phata – Pandukeshwar / Badrinath (200 km / 08 hrs drive)
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Badrinath via Joshimath, Pipalkoti. Upon arrival at Pandukeshwar/Badrinath, check into the hotel and visit Badrinath Temple if time permits. Overnight stay.
Badrinath is an important pilgrimage site that holds immense importance for both Hindus and Buddhists. Badrinath temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is set at a height of 3133 meters. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. After some rest and refreshments, you are all set to go to Badrinath Temple for darshan in the evening. But first you have to go to Tapt Kund (Hot Spring), take bath and then go to the temple.
Day 09: Badrinath – Rudraprayag / Srinagar (187 Kms/07 Hrs drive)
Those who have not visited Badrinath Temple earlier day have visit Badrinath Temple. Do the rituals and pooja. And back to the hotel. After breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed for Rudraprayag/Srinagar. En route you can drive through Karanprayag, Rudraprayag does the darshan, and click pics from the main road. . Upon arrival Rudraparayag / Srinagar, check in to the hotel. Have your dinner and stay Overnight Stay.
Day 10: Rudraprayag / Srinagar – Rishikesh – Haridwar (165 Kms/05 Hrs drive)
Early morning, after breakfast, you drive downhill to Haridwar via Rishikesh a spiritual city and the Yoga capital of the world. Upon arrival, Rishikesh visit Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula, Munu Ki Reti. Later drive to Haridwar (25 km). Upon arrival Check into the Hotel. Overnight Stay.
Day 11: Haridwar – Deharadun
After breakfast, Haridwar local sightseeing, after lunch check out of the hotel and proceed to Railway Station/ Airport as per your pre-scheduled departure. Tour Concludes.
THE TOUR CONCLUDES WITH SWEET MEMORIES.
Cost Inclusions:
• 10 Nights stay as per the below detailed Hotels
• Breakfast Lunch and Dinner.
• Transport by Non-A.C vehicle as per the above itinerary
• Kedarnath jii heli darshan ticket
• All toll tax Parking and driver allowance
Cost Exclusions:
• Airfare or Train fare
• Horse Ride, Doli, Jeep charges, Portages, Laundry
• VIP Darshan, Pind Daan, Pooja, Mana Village, Triyuginarayan Temple
• Any other item not specified in the itinerary.
• 5% GST Extra.
Preferred Hotels:
Destinations Nights Deluxe
Haridwar 2 Hotel Blue Pine / Similar
Barkot 2 Raturi Estate / Kalindi Palace
Uttarkashi 2 Shiv Ganga / Amardeep
Guptkashi 2 JPG Palace / Shiv Shakti
Badrinath 1 Raghuveer / Harekrishna (20 kms away from Badrinath
Srinagar 1 Hotel Urvashi / Sangrila Resort
Destinations Nights Premium Luxury
Haridwar 2 SRS Lakshya / Regenta Orkos Radisson Blu / Fortune Park / Similar
Barkot 2 Hotel Krishna Palace / Camp Nirvana Yamunotri Cottage / Chardham Camp
Uttarkashi 2 Hotel Suryansh Non-AC Room / Hotel Sakshi Nelangana Resort / Prakriti Resort / Shivlinga Resort
Guptkashi 2 Camp Nirvana / Adhvanta Camp Charmachan Resort / Shivalik Valley Resort
Badrinath 1 Indra Kripa / Hotel Narayan Palace Sarovar Portico / Amritara the Avadh / Snow Crest
Rudraprayag 1 Mandakini Palace / Jwalpa Palace / Similar Monal Resort / Similar
Things to carry:
• Mobile phone with appropriate Sim card, Power Bank
• Along with your necessary clothing and toiletries carry Woolens, sweaters, Shawls, Hand sanitizer, cap, sports shoes, Umbrella, Small Portable Oxygen cylinders available at Gaurikund, camera, etc.
• If you are on any medication, carry sufficient stock of the medicines with prescription
Cancellation Policy
• After booking confirmation 10 % of total tour package cost.
• 30 Days prior to the journey date 20 % of total tour package cost.
• 15 Days prior to the journey date 50 % of total tour package cost.
• 07 Days prior to the journey date 75 % of total tour package cost.
• 48 Hrs prior to the journey date 100 % of total tour package cost.