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Chardham Yatra(11 Nights 12 Days)

Places Covered

Badrinath
Mana
Rudranath
Rishikesh
Dehradun
Gangotri
Guptkashi
Haridwar
Harsil
Yamunotri
Kedarnath
Barkot
Joshimath

Room
Sightseeing
Meals
Transfer

Starting From

Rs. 50000

Per Person*

Overview

The Char Dham Yatra is a sacred pilgrimage in Uttarakhand, covering four revered shrines—Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath—nestled in the majestic Himalayas. This Char Dham pilgrimage tour offers divine blessings, breathtaking landscapes, and deep-rooted cultural significance. Pilgrims seek salvation and inner peace while experiencing the rich heritage of India’s holiest sites. A perfect blend of faith, adventure, and serenity, the yatra is a soul-enriching experience. Book your Char Dham Yatra package and embark on a path of faith and devotion !

Trip Highlights

Char Dham

Itinerary

Day 01 : ARRIVAL ARRIVE HARIDWAR/DUN AIRPORT - HARIDWAR (DRIVE: 35 KM/1.5 HR DRIVE)

Arrive at Dehradun airport/Haridwar railway station. Pick-up and drive to Haridwar. Arrive at the hotel and check in. In the evening, Witness the mesmerizing Ganga Arti at Har Ki Pauri. It starts around sunset (around 5:30-7:00 PM), with priests performing rituals, lighting oil lamps, and singing devotional hymns. Post Arti, explore local shops near Har Ki Pauri for souvenirs(Subject to time availability). Overnight is at the hotel in Haridwar.

Day 02 : HARIDWAR – BARKOT (185 KM DRIVE / 06 – 07 HR)

This morning after breakfast, drive to Barkot. Enroute take a brief stop at Kempty Falls near Mussoorie to stretch your legs and enjoy the waterfall. After visiting this mesmerizing sight, continue your journey to Barkot. Upon arrival in Barkot, check in at the hotel. The town is known for its lush greenery and serene surroundings, take a walk around the area to help acclimatize to the altitude. Overnight stay is at the hotel in Barkot.

Day 03 : YAMUNOTRI VISIT BARKOT – YAMUNOTRI (40 KM DRIVE / 07 KM TREK) YAMUNOTRI –BARKOT (07 KM TREK / 40 KM DRIVE)

Today, a bit early in the morning, drive to Janki Chatti. From here, start your trek to Yamunotri. Either by walk or by mule or by palanquin on own expenses. Yamunotri, is a significant pilgrimage site and the source of the Yamuna River. Visit Yamunotri Temple, this ancient temple is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. After spiritual rituals, start descent back trek to Jankichatti, return to the hotel in Barkot. Overnight is at the hotel in Barkot.

Day 04 : BARKOT – UTTARKASHI (90 KM DRIVE / 03-04 HR)

Today morning after breakfast, drive to Uttarkashi. En-route stop at Prakateshwar Cave, a naturally formed limestone cave. After visiting the cave, continue your drive to Uttarkashi. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Visit the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple, an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. If time permit, enjoy a peaceful evening walk along the banks of the Bhagirathi River. Overnight is at the hotel in Uttarkashi.

Day 05 : GANGOTRI VISIT UTTARKASHI – GANGOTRI (100 KM DRIVE / 04 HR) GANGOTRI – UTTARKASHI (100 KM DRIVE / 04 HR)

After an early breakfast, depart for Gangotri. Enroute visit, Gangnani, a small hamlet with natural hot springs. Take a relaxing dip in the hot water and continue your journey. Upon arrival, visit the Gangotri Temple, one of the most revered shrines dedicated to Goddess Ganga and Gaumukh Glacier, the source of the Ganges. After visiting Gangori temple, return to Uttarakashi. On the way enjoy picturesque Harshil Village, Bhagirathi River and the most magnificent view of Himalayas. Continue your drive to Uttarkashi. Overnight is at the hotel in Uttarkashi.

Day 06 : UTTARKASHI – GUPTKASHI (196 KM DRIVE / 07 HR)

This morning after breakfast, drive towards Guptkashi. Upon arrival in Guptkashi, check in at your hotel. Visit Ardh Narishwar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, depicting the deity in a half-male, half-female form symbolizing the union of Shiva and Parvati (Subject to time availability). Overnight stay is at the hotel in Guptkashi.

Day 07 : KEDARNATH VISIT GUPTKASHI – KEDARNATH (35 KM DRIVE / 01.5 HR I 18 KM TREK)

Today, early morning after breakfast, drive to Sonprayag. Upon arrival in Sonprayag, take a local jeep to Gaurikund and start your trek to Kedarnath(Outside Vehicles are not allowed beyond Sonprayag). Upon arrival, check in at your accommodation. Overnight stay is at Hotel / Guesthouse in Kedarnath. Kedarnath can be reached by: Option 1: By 18 kms trek one way. Option 2: By hiring mule/ponies/dollies from Gaurikund- Subject to availability on direct payment Option 3: By overnight Heli shuttle from Guptkashi and nearby - with supplement cost. (Subject to availability on booking opening and subject to weather condition)

Day 08 : KEDARNATH – GUPTKASHI (18 KM TREK I 35 KM DRIVE / 01.5 HR)

Today early morning proceeds for Temple to celebrate the Abhishek of Kedarnath Shiva and morning Arti. After Darshan leave the temple and return to hotel. Post breakfast, check out from your hotel / guesthouse and trek down to Gaurikund and take a local jeep back up to Sonprayag. Upon arrival at Sonprayag, you will be transferred to your hotel in Guptkashi. Overnight stay is at Hotel in Guptkashi.

Day 09 : GUPTKASHI – BADRINATH (165 KM DRIVE / 06 HR)

Today early morning after breakfast, depart for Badrinath. En-route take a break at Joshimath and visit the Narsingh Temple an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu's Narsingh (half-lion, half-human) incarnation and serves as the winter abode for the idol of Badrinath. Later a short visit of Pandukeshwar village and sacred Yog Dhyan Badri Temple. Continue drive towards Badrinath. Arrive at the hotel and check in. If time permit, visit the Badrinath Temple and attend the evening arti. Explore the surroundings and enjoy the peace of the temple area. Overnight is at the hotel in Badrinath.

Day 10 : BADRINATH – RUDRAPRAYAG (160 KM DRIVE / 06 HR)

Today morning after Badrinath Temple Darshan, proceed to visit Mana Village which is the last village at the Indo–china border. Also visit Bhimpul, Saraswati river, Vyas gufa, Ganesh Gufa and other important sites. Later after the visit, continue your drive to Rudraprayag.The route passes through Vishnuprayag, Karnaprayag, and Nandprayag, each known for the confluence of rivers. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Overnight is at the hotel in Rudraprayag.

Day 11 : RUDRAPRAYAG – RISHIKESH (136 KM DRIVE / 5-6HR)

Today morning after breakfast, drive from Rudraprayag to Rishikesh. On arrival, check into your hotel and relax. Visit iconic landmarks like Ram Jhula, Janki Setu, Parmarth Niketan and Geeta Bhawan. Attend evening Ganga Arti at Triveni Ghat. Overnight is at the hotel in Rishikesh.

Day 12 : Departure ! RISHIKESH - DUN AIRPORT/HARIDWAR STATION (25 KM DRIVE / 01-2HR)

Today after breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to Dehradun airport/ Haridwar station to board your flight / train for onward journey.

Hotels

Destinations	Hotels	Nights	Meals
Haridwar	Fressotel Shanti Heritage / Urmi / Elgrovia Or Similar	01 Nt	B + D
Barkot	J Terminal / Paras Palace / Krishna Farm & Resort Or Similar	02 Nts	B + D
Uttarkashi	Anant Villa / Suryansh / Mahima Resort / Sakshi Resort Or Similar	02 Nts	B + D
Guptkashi	Hills Inn / Sushanti Retreat / Nanda Resort / Anandam / Omkar Comforts Or Similar	02 Nts	B + D
Kedarnath	Standard Lodge / Dharamshala	01 Nt	B + D
Badrinath	Rishi Ganga / Hotel Neelkanth / Bamni Inn Or Similar	01 Nt	B + D
Rudraprayag	Jwalpa / Tulsi /Narayana Invitation Or Similar	01 Nt	B + D
Rishikesh	Shivansh Inn / Shivansh Green / One Earth Elegant Or Similar	01 Nt	B + D

Inclusions

11 Nights’ Accommodation on double/triple sharing basis.

Breakfast & Dinner included at the hotel.

AC Sedan / AC Innova Crysta / 01AC Tempo Traveller (12/17 seater) / 01 AC Mini Bus (27 seater) as per the program (Note - AC will not work during the hill drives).

Toll taxes, parking charges & driver’s allowances.

Exclusions

Any flight or train tickets.
Any helicopter tickets for Kedarnath.
Any VIP Darshan charges or Puja arrangement in temples
Any guide or tour escort.
Entrances Fees, Camera Fees, Local Guide Charges, Portages, Pooja, Ponies, Dolis, Jeep charges.
Expenses resulting from factors beyond our control are not covered like natural calamity, medical emergencies.
En-route or personal expenses like laundry, personal medication, beverages, souvenirs, tips etc.
Tips to guide, supporting staff, porters, driver etc.
Any meals other than the one mentioned in the above inclusions.
Anything which is not mentioned in the above inclusions.
No travel insurance includes medical evacuation, hospitalization, baggage coverage, and trip cancellation.
Additional trips beyond the specified itinerary are considered optional and will incur additional charges
Use of mini-bar in the hotel rooms wherever available
Government Service Tax (GST)

Terms & Conditions

In case of non-availability at above-mentioned hotels, we will provide the suitable alternative.

For processing the bookings, we would require 10% payment in advance a, 35% on confirmations and balance 35 days before the arrival date. Helicopter payment will have to be paid advance at the time of helicopter booking which generally opens 1-2 months prior the travel date.
Helicopter ride is subject to weather condition. In case helicopter does not operate we will refund you 100% for the ticket price without service charge (you will have to get stamp on ticket there)
Any cancellation after processing the reservation will be subject to cancellation charges as per the company policy.
Three Sixty Holidays reserves the right to adjust the itinerary for reasons such as Force Majeure events, strikes, weather conditions, and more. While we aim to arrange suitable alternatives, we are not liable for refunds or compensation claims arising from these changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Char Dham Yatra refers to the pilgrimage to the four sacred shrines in the Indian Himalayas: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. These shrines hold great significance in Hinduism.

Chardham places incorporate Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. They are situated in Garhwal district of Uttarakhand.

Every year Chardham Yatra starts on the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya which generally held in mid-April to May starting.

There are two methods for doing Chardham Yatra. Chardham Yatra by road and Chardham Yatra by helicopter. You can design your outing all alone yet reserving your Chardham Yatra through an enrolled and solid visit operator is dependably fitting.

Prior to going ahead and booking one of the Chardham packages, you need to ascertain what time of the year you are going to be travelling and whether or not the Chardham Yatra is open at that time of the year. Chota Chardham comprises Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri, with the temples marking the sources of Hinduism’s four rivers - Ganga, Yamuna, Mandakini and Alaknanda. The Chardham Yatra remains open between Aprils to the first half of November. Although the specific dates are announced by the state government of Uttarakhand annually and it states the opening and closing dates of the circuit. In the winter, the deities are moved to their winter abode such as Joshimath for Badrinath, Ukhimath for Kedarnath, Mukhba for Gangotri and Kharsali for Yamunotri. These winter abodes stay open round the year and you can visit them in that season in case you cannot make it to Chardham within the stipulated period

The best time for Char Dham Yatra is typically between May and June, avoiding the monsoon season. October is also a good time to visit Char Dham Temples. The exact timing may vary each year, so it’s essential to check the current weather conditions and pilgrimage status.

According to the custom, Chardham Yatra ought to be finished from West to East. Consequently, Yamunotri is the first dham that one ought to visit, trailed by Gangotri, Kedarnath lastly Badrinath.

VIP Darshan ticket counter facility is available only in Kedarnath and Badrinath Dham. The charges may be around 2500-3000 per person for a single Dham. In Gangotri and Yamunotri Dham there are no special counters for VIP tickets however special Pooja can be conducted through the temple's priests.

Every Year Chardham Yatra begins from the month of April or May onwards and continues until October/November as the doors of all four temples (Badrinath, Kedarnath, Yamunotri & Gangotri) remain open till the day of “Diwali Festival” which is celebrated every year during the month the month of October/November. “Diwali festival-Also called Deepawali” is considered as one of the main festival of Hindus and dates of this festival to be decided by the holy saints/Gurus/Priests according to Hindu calendar). After Diwali doors of all temples remain close for the next five or six months due to heavy snow fall and very cold weather as all these temples are located in the remote places of Himalayan Mountain where life is not easy to survive due to uncertain weather conditions.

Chardham Yatra can be starts either from Delhi or Haridwar as being a capital of India, Delhi is connected with almost entire World & all major Cities of India through various flight connections and Trains. Road connectivity from Delhi to Haridwar is very good as by road it is just 210 km/ 5 hours’ drive (approx.). One can travel by air from Delhi to Dehradun (Joly Grant Airport) which is just 41 Km away (1 hrs drive approx.) from Haridwar. Nearest Railway station of Haridwar is just 16 Km before of “Har-Ki-Pauri” (Haridwar) and train journey from Delhi to Haridwar takes only 4-5 hrs approx. Chardham Yatra starts from Delhi – Haridwar – Barkot – Yamunotri – Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Guptkashi- Kedarnath- Rudraprayag- Badrinath- Joshimath- Srinagar(Garhwal)- Rishikesh – Delhi. These places can be covered in approx. 12 days from Delhi to Delhi and from Haridwar to Haridwar it takes approx. 11 days.

Chardham Yatra is considered is as one of the toughest Yatra in Himalayan region, so don’t take it lightly as one should be physically and mentally fit to travel this circuit. Weather of Char Dham Circuit is very uncertain as temperature changes almost three times in a day since day time is hot and evening is pleasant but nights are sometime very cold. It is advisable to take heavy woolen cloths such as warm Jacket, Coat, Sweater, Gloves & woolen socks and good walking shoes with grip, slippers & sandals, first aid kit. Also carry Insect repellent or lotions to avoid any mosquito infection. One can carry rain coat as well as some time it rains in this circuit as weather can be changed at any time here. Don’t forget to bring personal medicines during your trip to Char Dham Circuit if you are patient of any such dieses like any kind of allergies, diabetes or asthma or any such conditions that may require emergency treatment and are specially advised to carry prescriptions of the medicines and also preferably carry a letter from your physician during your trip.

Yamunotri - Usually reached by a trek of about 6 kilometers Gangotri - Has a motorable road that goes up to the local market near the temple. One has to walk approx. 500 mtrs. covering the market area to reach the temple premise. Kedarnath - The trek to Kedarnath involves a distance of approximately 18 kilometers (about 11 miles) from Gaurikund Badrinath - accessible by road, and there is minimal walking involved from the parking area to the temple Note: - Ponies, Palki, Mule and helicopter services are available for pilgrims who prefer not to trek the entire distance. Please Note – These services are subject to availability and depends upon the crowd’s condition at that time only.

In order to register for the Char Dham Yatra, pilgrims must first obtain a registration form from the official website or from any registered travel agency. The completed form must then be submitted to the office of the Chardham Yatra in Uttarakhand along with two recent passport-sized photographs, a photocopy of your ID proof, and the registration fee.

According to Hindu mythology and beliefs, it is said that every person should complete the Chardham Yatra at least once during their lifetime. Completing the Chardham Yatra is of prime significance to the Hindus as it is the eternal way of getting free from the tangle of life after death. It is also believed that once you complete the Chardham Yatra you will be freed from all your sins and thus attain the path of Nirvana.

Yes, it is possible to undertake the Do (two) Dham Yatra from Dehradun by helicopter. The journey will take approximately 10 to 12 hrs.

The answer to this question depends on a number of factors, including the time of year that you plan to visit and the current conditions of the area. That said, in general, Kedarnath is considered a safe place to visit. The main concern for visitors to Kedarnath is the potential for natural disasters, such as floods or landslides. However, these are relatively rare occurrences and usually only affect certain areas of the town. If you are planning to visit Kedarnath during the rainy season (July-September), it is important to check the local weather conditions and forecast before making your trip. In terms of crime, Kedarnath is generally a safe place. There are no known areas that are particularly dangerous, and most crimes that do occur are petty crimes such as pickpocketing or theft. As always, it is important to be aware of your surroundings and take precautions with your belongings when traveling in any new place.

Yamunotri- 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM Gangotri- 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM 3:00 PM - 9:30 PM Kedarnath- 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM Badrinath- 4:30 AM - 1:00 PM 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Traveling Chardham with kids can be done but remember Chardham is a remote & pilgrim place with scenic beauty. If you are traveling with kids then keep emergency medicines, warm clothes, and rain jacket with you. And try to book your Chardham packages in advance, with Local Tour Operator.

Currently there are no services / methods available to cover all four dhams in a single day.

Chardham Yatra Opening Dates 2025 Yamunotri Opening Date – 30th April 2025 Gangotri Opening Date – 30th April 2025 Kedarnath Opening Date – 2nd May 2025 Badrinath Opening Date – 4th May 2025

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