Yamunotri · Gangotri · Kedarnath · Badrinath
Char Dham Yatra
All four abodes of the Himalayas in one unhurried journey from Haridwar.
- 9 Nights / 10 Days
- From Haridwar
- Best: May – June · Sep – Oct
The route
- Haridwar
- Barkot
- Yamunotri
- Uttarkashi
- Gangotri
- Guptkashi
- Kedarnath
- Badrinath
- Rudraprayag
- Haridwar
Day by day
Day 1Haridwar to Barkot
Meet your driver in Haridwar and drive via Mussoorie and Kempty Falls to Barkot, the gateway to Yamunotri.
- Drive
- 215 km · 8 hrs
- Altitude
- 4,000 ft
- See
- Kempty Falls, Mussoorie
Day 2Yamunotri darshan
Drive to Janki Chatti and walk the 6 km path to Yamunotri Dham (pony or doli available). Cook rice in the Surya Kund hot spring as prasad and offer prayers.
- Trek
- 6 km one way
- Altitude
- 10,797 ft
- See
- Surya Kund, Divya Shila
Day 3Barkot to Uttarkashi
A relaxed drive to Uttarkashi. Evening visit to the historic Kashi Vishwanath and Shakti temples.
- Drive
- 100 km · 4 hrs
- Altitude
- 3,799 ft
- See
- Vishwanath Temple
Day 4Gangotri Dham
Drive along the Bhagirathi through the Harsil valley to Gangotri for darshan, then return to Uttarkashi for the night.
- Drive
- 200 km round trip
- Altitude
- 11,200 ft
- See
- Harsil valley, Bhagirathi Shila
Day 5Uttarkashi to Guptkashi
A long, beautiful drive past the Tehri Dam reservoir to Guptkashi, the base for Kedarnath.
- Drive
- 210 km · 8–9 hrs
- Altitude
- 4,327 ft
- See
- Mandakini valley
Day 6Trek to Kedarnath
Drive to Sonprayag and begin the 16 km trek to Kedarnath (pony, palki or helicopter options). Evening aarti at the temple.
- Trek
- 16 km up
- Altitude
- 11,755 ft
- See
- Evening aarti
Day 7Kedarnath to Guptkashi
Morning darshan and Bhairav Nath temple, then trek down to Sonprayag and rest at the hotel.
- Trek
- 16 km down
- Stay
- Guptkashi / Sitapur
- See
- Bhairav Nath Temple
Day 8Guptkashi to Badrinath
Drive via Chopta and Joshimath, visiting Narsingh temple on the way. Evening aarti at Badrinath.
- Drive
- 190 km · 7–8 hrs
- Altitude
- 10,279 ft
- See
- Chopta, Narsingh Temple
Day 9Mana village & Rudraprayag
Explore Mana, the last Indian village — Vyas Gufa and Bhim Pul — then drive down to Rudraprayag, where the Alaknanda meets the Mandakini.
- Drive
- 160 km · 6 hrs
- See
- Mana, Vyas Gufa, Bhim Pul
Day 10Back to Haridwar
Drive back via Rishikesh (Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula). Drop at Haridwar station or hotel.
- Drive
- 165 km · 6 hrs
- Finish
- Haridwar drop
What's included
Included
- 9 nights in comfort, deluxe or premium hotels
- Breakfast and dinner every day
- Private vehicle, Haridwar to Haridwar
- Driver allowance, tolls and parking
- Yatra registration done for your group
Not included
- Pony, palki and helicopter tickets
- VIP darshan slips and puja charges
- Lunch and personal expenses
- 5% GST
Carry heavy woollens, a valid photo ID and a medical fitness certificate for the Kedarnath trek.
Sacred places on the way
Yamunotri
Source of the Yamuna. A dip in the hot springs of Surya Kund is part of the darshan.
Gangotri
Where Goddess Ganga first touched the earth. The Bhagirathi Shila is the main shrine.
Kedarnath
The highest of the twelve Jyotirlingas — a 1,200-year-old temple that stood through the 2013 floods.
Badrinath
The seat of Lord Vishnu, with Nilkantha peak rising behind the temple.
Best time & weather
| Month | Day | Night | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 14°C | 2°C | Peak season |
| June | 18°C | 5°C | Ideal |
| Jul – Aug | 12°C | 4°C | Monsoon |
| Sep | 13°C | 1°C | Clear views |
| Oct – Nov | 8°C | −4°C | Cold nights |
Kedarnath and Yamunotri are usually 4–5°C colder than Badrinath and Gangotri.
How payment works
- 25%to confirm your bookingLocks the vehicle and hotels for your dates.
- 50%on arrival in HaridwarPaid when you meet your driver on day one.
- 25%on the last daySettled before the final drop.
The legend
Yamunotri is the source of Goddess Yamuna. Yamuna ji is the sister of Yama, and a bath here is believed to remove the fear of untimely death.
At Gangotri, Ganga first touched the earth. After King Bhagiratha's penance, Lord Shiva caught her in his locks and let her descend gently.
Kedarnath, established by the Pandavas, is the foremost of the twelve Jyotirlingas — Mahadev is worshipped here as the hump of Nandi.
Badrinath is the Satyuga shrine where Lord Vishnu meditated, while Goddess Lakshmi sheltered him as a badri (jujube) tree.
Questions
Is registration mandatory, and do you handle it?
Yes, biometric registration with the Uttarakhand government is compulsory for every yatri. When you travel with us, we complete the registration for your whole group.
Can Kedarnath helicopter tickets be booked through you?
Helicopter tickets can only be booked on the official IRCTC HeliYatra portal — beware of websites asking for advance payment. We guide you through the IRCTC booking and arrange pick-up and drop at the helipad.
How do I book, and how much do I pay upfront?
Share your dates and group size, and we send a day-by-day itinerary with a clear quote. A 25% advance confirms vehicles and hotels, 50% is paid on arrival in Haridwar and the last 25% before the final drop.
Is the yatra comfortable for elderly parents?
With the right pacing, yes. We plan shorter driving days, rest stops and pony, palki or helicopter options for the Kedarnath trek, and keep a yatra manager in touch with the family throughout.
Other yatras
- Do Dham Yatra5 Nights / 6 DaysFrom ₹15,000≈ $170
- Kedarnath Yatra3 Nights / 4 DaysFrom ₹10,999≈ $120
- Panch Kedar Yatra11 Nights / 12 DaysFrom ₹45,000≈ $510
- Char Dham by Helicopter5 Nights / 6 DaysFrom ₹2,35,000≈ $2,670
- Do Dham by Helicopter3 Nights / 4 DaysFrom ₹1,50,000≈ $1,700
- Kedarnath by HelicopterSame-day returnFrom ₹95,000≈ $1,080
Free, no-obligation plan
Tell us about your yatra
Share a few details and we'll send a day-by-day itinerary with a clear price on WhatsApp — usually within 30 minutes during office hours.
- No advance until you are happy with the plan
- 25% to confirm, the rest during the yatra
- Your number is used only for your yatra