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Char Dham Yatra by Road

12 Days / 11 NightsChar Dham YatraPilgrimage

Overview

Duration12 Days / 11 Nights
DestinationChar Dham Yatra
Travel typePilgrimage
Group sizePrivate trip for 2+ travellers
HotelsBest available hotels / camps
TransportPrivate AC Tempo Traveller / SUV
MealsBreakfast and dinner (vegetarian)
PickupHaridwar
DropHaridwar

Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath — the complete Char Dham circuit from Haridwar.

A carefully paced Char Dham itinerary with experienced hill drivers, registration support and backup days built in for weather.

Trip highlights

  • Darshan at all four dhams
  • Kedarnath trek or helicopter option
  • Mana, India's last village
  • Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri

Day-wise itinerary

Day 1

Haridwar to Barkot

Drive via Mussoorie and Kempty Falls.

Dinner Barkot
Day 2

Yamunotri darshan

Drive to Janki Chatti, 6 km trek (pony/palki available) to Yamunotri.

Breakfast, Dinner Barkot
Day 3

Barkot to Uttarkashi

Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Uttarkashi.

Breakfast, Dinner Uttarkashi
Day 4

Gangotri darshan

Day trip to Gangotri via Harsil.

Breakfast, Dinner Uttarkashi
Day 5

Uttarkashi to Guptkashi

Long mountain drive to the Kedarnath base.

Breakfast, Dinner Guptkashi
Day 6

Kedarnath

Drive to Sonprayag; 16 km trek or helicopter to Kedarnath.

Breakfast, Dinner Kedarnath
Day 7

Kedarnath darshan & return

Morning darshan and return to Guptkashi.

Breakfast, Dinner Guptkashi
Day 8

Guptkashi to Badrinath

Via Chopta region and Joshimath.

Breakfast, Dinner Badrinath
Day 9

Badrinath & Mana

Darshan, Tapt Kund and Mana village; drive to Joshimath/Pipalkoti.

Breakfast, Dinner Pipalkoti
Day 10

To Rudraprayag

Devprayag and Rudraprayag confluences.

Breakfast, Dinner Rudraprayag
Day 11

To Haridwar

Return to Haridwar; evening Ganga Aarti.

Breakfast, Dinner Haridwar
Day 12

Departure

Drop at Haridwar station.

Breakfast

What's included

Inclusions

  • 11 nights in best available hotels/camps
  • Daily breakfast and dinner (vegetarian)
  • Private vehicle with experienced hill driver
  • Yatra registration assistance

Exclusions

  • Train / flight tickets
  • Pony, palki or helicopter at Yamunotri and Kedarnath
  • Special pujas and donations
  • Personal expenses
  • Anything not listed in inclusions

Good to know

Know before you go

  • Temples open around April/May and close around Diwali
  • Biometric yatra registration is mandatory
  • A medical check-up is advised for travellers above 50
  • Hotels at the dhams are basic

Things to carry

  • Warm woollens and rain jacket
  • Sturdy trekking shoes
  • Personal medicines and a basic first-aid kit
  • Government photo ID and yatra registration
  • Torch and power bank

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation up to 30 days before departure
  • 50% refund for cancellations 15–29 days before departure
  • No refund for cancellations within 14 days of departure
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