Char Dham Yatra
the four sacred abodes

The complete Char Dham Yatra — the four holy abodes of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath, in one blessed Himalayan pilgrimage.

11 Days / 10 Nights Haridwar · Yamunotri · Gangotri · Kedarnath · Badrinath Best for Pilgrims, families, seniors
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The four abodes

The complete Char Dham, seamlessly

The Char Dham Yatra is one of Hinduism’s holiest pilgrimages — the four sacred abodes of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath, set high in the Garhwal Himalaya.

We arrange every drive, stay, darshan and the pony/palki or helicopter for the treks, and pace the yatra gently — ideal for families and seniors.

At a glance

Trip quick facts

Duration
11 Days / 10 Nights
Route
Yamunotri · Gangotri · Kedarnath · Badrinath
Best time
May–Jun, Sep–Oct
Difficulty
Moderate (some treks)
Ideal for
Pilgrims, families, seniors
Highest point
Kedarnath ~3,583 m
Highlights

What makes this trip special

  • The source shrines of the Yamuna & Ganga
  • The revered Kedarnath Jyotirlinga
  • The holy Badrinath temple & Mana village
  • The Ganga aarti at Haridwar
  • Blessed Himalayan scenery throughout
Day by day

Your day-wise itinerary

A realistic, production-ready plan with drive times, altitudes and seasonal notes — fully customisable to your dates and pace.

Day 1

Arrive Haridwar

Route: Haridwar— · —
Morning

Arrive and a private transfer to your hotel.

Afternoon

Rest and prepare for the yatra.

Evening

The Ganga aarti at Har ki Pauri.

Night stayHaridwar
Meals
Altitude~314 m
Road & seasonAirport/station transfer.
Food to trySattvic vegetarian
Photo spotsGanga aarti, Har ki Pauri
Day 2

Haridwar → Barkot

Route: Haridwar · Barkot≈210 km · 7 hrs
Morning

Drive towards Yamunotri via Mussoorie and Kempty Falls.

Afternoon

Scenic mountain roads.

Evening

Arrive Barkot.

Night stayBarkot
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~1,220 m
Road & seasonMountain road.
Food to trySattvic food
Photo spotsKempty Falls
Day 3

Yamunotri → Barkot

Route: Barkot · Janki Chatti · Yamunotri≈45 km + 6 km trek · full day
Morning

Drive to Janki Chatti and trek (or pony/palki) to Yamunotri.

Afternoon

Darshan and a dip at the Surya Kund hot spring.

Evening

Return to Barkot.

Night stayBarkot
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~3,290 m
Road & seasonTrek 6 km each way; pony/palki available.
Food to trySattvic food
Photo spotsYamunotri temple
Good to knowWe arrange ponies/palki for the trek.
Day 4

Barkot → Gangotri → Uttarkashi

Route: Barkot · Gangotri · Uttarkashi≈240 km · long day
Morning

Drive to Gangotri via Gangnani hot springs.

Afternoon

Darshan at the Gangotri temple, source shrine of the Ganga.

Evening

Return to Uttarkashi.

Night stayUttarkashi
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~3,100 m
Road & seasonMountain road; a long day.
Food to trySattvic food
Photo spotsGangotri temple, the Bhagirathi
Day 5

Uttarkashi → Guptkashi

Route: Uttarkashi · Guptkashi≈220 km · 8 hrs
Morning

A long, scenic drive towards Kedarnath.

Afternoon

Mountain views and river valleys.

Evening

Arrive Guptkashi.

Night stayGuptkashi
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~1,320 m
Road & seasonMountain road; a long day.
Food to trySattvic food
Photo spotsThe Mandakini valley
Day 6

Kedarnath (trek / helicopter)

Route: Guptkashi · Sonprayag · Kedarnath≈30 km + 16 km trek · full day
Morning

Drive to Sonprayag, then trek (or pony/palki/helicopter) to Kedarnath.

Afternoon

Darshan at the revered Kedarnath Jyotirlinga.

Evening

An overnight near the temple.

Night stayKedarnath
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~3,583 m
Road & seasonTrek 16–18 km; helicopter optional (we book).
Food to trySattvic food
Photo spotsKedarnath temple
Good to knowHelicopter from Phata/Sersi can replace the trek.
Day 7

Kedarnath → Guptkashi

Route: Kedarnath · Guptkashitrek + drive · full day
Morning

A morning darshan at Kedarnath.

Afternoon

Trek/helicopter down and drive to Guptkashi.

Evening

A restful evening.

Night stayGuptkashi
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~1,320 m
Road & seasonDescent + road.
Food to trySattvic food
Photo spotsThe descent views
Day 8

Guptkashi → Badrinath

Route: Guptkashi · Joshimath · Badrinath≈195 km · 8 hrs
Morning

Drive to Badrinath via Joshimath.

Afternoon

Evening darshan at the Badrinath temple.

Evening

The Tapt Kund hot spring.

Night stayBadrinath
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~3,133 m
Road & seasonMountain road; a long day.
Food to trySattvic food
Photo spotsBadrinath temple
Day 9

Badrinath & Mana → Rudraprayag

Route: Badrinath · Mana · Rudraprayag≈160 km · 6–7 hrs
Morning

Morning darshan and Mana, India’s last village.

Afternoon

Drive down via the Panch Prayag confluences.

Evening

Arrive Rudraprayag.

Night stayRudraprayag
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~895 m
Road & seasonMountain road.
Food to trySattvic food
Photo spotsMana village, the confluences
Day 10

Rudraprayag → Haridwar

Route: Rudraprayag · Rishikesh · Haridwar≈165 km · 6 hrs
Morning

Drive down via Devprayag.

Afternoon

Rishikesh — the Laxman Jhula and ghats.

Evening

Arrive Haridwar; the Ganga aarti.

Night stayHaridwar
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~314 m
Road & seasonMountain then highway.
Food to trySattvic food
Photo spotsDevprayag, Rishikesh
Day 11

Departure

Route: Haridwar— · —
Morning

A final Ganga darshan.

Afternoon

Transfer to Dehradun airport or the station.

Evening

Onward journey.

Night stay
MealsBreakfast
Altitude~314 m
Road & seasonTransfer.
Food to try
Photo spots
Choose your style

Package variants

Every itinerary above is available in the comfort level that suits you.

Budget

Clean 3★ stays & homestays, smart pacing.

Deluxe

Boutique 4★ hotels with the best views.

Premium

Premium resorts, private guides & experiences.

Luxury

Iconic retreats & bespoke touches throughout.

Family / Honeymoon

Tuned for couples or families — rooms, pace & extras.

Transparent, always

What’s included

✓ Inclusions

  • Handpicked stays with breakfast
  • Private, chauffeur-driven AC car for the hills
  • All transfers and inter-place drives
  • Local guides at the main sights
  • A dedicated tour manager & 24×7 support
  • All applicable taxes and a GST invoice

✗ Exclusions

  • Flights / train to the start point (we can arrange)
  • Lunches & dinners unless specified
  • Permits, entry & activity fees (added on request)
  • Personal expenses, tips & shopping
  • Travel insurance (recommended)
  • Anything not listed under inclusions
Answers

Char Dham Yatra FAQs

The best window is May–Jun, Sep–Oct. We tailor the season to your dates and advise on snow, monsoon and pass-closure timing so your trip runs smoothly.

We begin from Haridwar / Dehradun and handle every transfer and internal drive in a private chauffeur-driven car. Tell us your arrival flight or train and we plan around it.

This route is designed as a well-paced 11 Days / 10 Nights journey. We can shorten or extend it, add rest days, or combine it with a nearby region — it is fully customisable.

This is a moderate (some treks) route with real altitude, so a reasonable fitness level helps. We build in acclimatisation and gentle pacing, use experienced local guides, and handle permits, camps and safety throughout.

Handpicked stays with daily breakfast (dinner on request). Choose your tier — Standard, Deluxe, Premium or Luxury — and we match the stays and inclusions to it, always with a GST invoice.

Every journey is private and customised, so we quote per person after learning your dates, group size and hotel tier — with no hidden charges and a proper GST invoice.

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