Char Dham Yatra

Full Detailed Itinerary (9 Nights / 10 Days)

Day 1: Haridwar to Barkot

Duration: 5 hrs 49 min | Distance: 192.4 km

Altitude: Barkot (1,220 m / 4,003 ft)

Pick up from Haridwar and drive to Barkot/Rana Chhatti. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. You are free for the rest of the day. Overnight stay at Barkot.

Day 2: Barkot to Yamunotri and Back

Details: 36 km drive + 6 km trek one way

Altitude: Yamunotri (3,293 m / 10,803 ft)

After breakfast, drive to Janki Chhatti—the starting point for the trek to Yamunotri (6 km one way). You can walk or hire a pony/doli at your own cost. Upon arrival at Yamunotri, take a holy dip in Surya Kund and visit the Yamunotri Temple. Perform darshan and pooja at Divya Shila, then return to Janki Chhatti and drive back to Barkot. Overnight stay at Barkot.

Day 3: Barkot to Uttarkashi

Duration: 2 hrs 44 min | Distance: 81.7 km

Altitude: Uttarkashi (1,158 m / 3,799 ft)

After breakfast, check out from Barkot and drive to Uttarkashi. Check-in at the hotel and relax. Later, visit Vishwanath Temple (either the same day or after Gangotri Darshan). Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Day 4: Uttarkashi to Gangotri and Back

Duration: 3 hrs one way | Distance: 99.1 km

Altitude: Gangotri (3,415 m / 11,204 ft)

After breakfast, proceed on an excursion to Gangotri. Enjoy the scenic Harsil Valley, Bhagirathi River, and breathtaking Himalayan views. Visit Gangotri Mata Temple and perform pooja, then drive back to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Day 5: Uttarkashi to Guptkashi

Duration: Approx. 220 km, 8-9 hours

Altitude: Guptkashi (1,319 m / 4,327 ft)

After breakfast, journey to Guptkashi (or Sitapur). Upon arrival, complete check-in formalities at the hotel and relax. Have an early dinner to prepare for the next day’s adventure.

Day 6: Guptkashi to Kedarnath

Details: 16 km trek

Altitude: Kedarnath (3,583 m / 11,755 ft)

After breakfast, drive to Sonprayag. From there, take local conveyance to Gaurikund—the starting point for the trek to Kedarnath. Enjoy the breathtaking landscapes as you trek. Upon arrival, visit Shri Kedarnath Temple and participate in the grand evening Aarti. Overnight stay at Kedarnath.

Day 7: Kedarnath to Guptkashi

Details: Trek 16 km + Drive 30 km

Start the day with an early morning Abhishek pooja at Kedarnath Temple. Trek back to Gaurikund and then drive to Guptkashi. Enjoy a relaxed evening with dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 8: Guptkashi to Badrinath

Duration: 6 hrs 37 min | Distance: 196.4 km

Altitude: Badrinath (3,300 m / 10,826 ft)

After breakfast, drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. En route, visit Narsingh Temple in Joshimath. Upon arrival, attend the evening aarti at Badrinath Temple and explore the local market. Overnight stay at Badrinath.

Day 9: Badrinath to Pandukeshwar

Duration: 40 min

Altitude: Badrinath (3,300 m / 10,826 ft)

Begin your day with the Abhishek Puja at Badrinath Temple. Afterwards, explore nearby attractions including Mana Village, Vyas Gufa, Bhim Pul, Tapt Kund, and Vasudhara Falls. Optionally, opt for an overnight stay at Pandukeshwar with a visit to Yogadhyan Badri Temple.

Day 10: Pandukeshwar to Haridwar

Duration: Approx. 285 km, 7-8 hours

After breakfast, drive from Pandukeshwar to Haridwar. En route, visit Dhari Devi Temple in Srinagar and the Devprayag Sangam (the confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi Rivers). Conclude your pilgrimage with a drop at Haridwar Railway Station.