Overview
Among the countless religious sites and circuits that devotees visit in Uttarakhand, one of the most prominent is the Char Dham Yatra. This Yatra or pilgrimage is a tour of four holy sites - Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath – nestled high up in the Himalayas. In Hindi, 'char' means four and 'dham' refers to religious destinations.
DAY 01
ARRIVE HARIDWAR
Arrival Haridwar Railway station. On arrival check in the hotel. Evening visit Harki Pauri for Aarti ceremony of mother Ganges. Later return to hotel. Overnight stay at Haridwar.
DAY 02
HARIDWAR TO BARKOT [180 KMS 06 TO 07 HRS DRIVE]
After breakfast, check out from hotel and proceed to Barkot. On arrival Check in to the Camp. Evening free at leisure. Overnight stay at Barkot
DAY 03
BARKOT - YAMUNOTRI - BARKOT [36 KMS DRIVE & 6 KMS ONE WAY TREKJ
Early morning after breakfast, drive to Janki chatti, start trek to Yamunotri 6 Kms. You can either walk or hire Pony or by Doli at your own cost. Later Darshan drive back to Barkot.
DAY 04
BARKOT TO UTTARKASHI [155 KMS 07 TO 08 HRS DRIVE]
This morning after breakfast, check out from hotel and drive to Uttarkashi. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Later visit Vishwanath Temple. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
DAY 05
UTTARKASHI - GANGOTRI - UTTARKASHI [100 KMS 03 HRS ONE WAY]
After breakfast, we proceed to Gangotri enroute enjoy picturesque Harsil valley. Bhagirathi River and the most magnificent view of the Himalayas. Arrive Gangotri & enjoy the Darshan and perform Pooja. Thereafter we drive back to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
DAY 06
UTTARKASHI TO GUPTKASHI [220 KMS 09 TO 10 HOURS DRIVE]
After breakfast, check out from hotel and drive to Guptkashi. Arrive and check In to your pre booked hotel. Evening free at leisure. Overnight stay at Guptakashi.
DAY 07
KEDARNATH DARSHAN BY BY HELICOPTER [ON OWN]
Early morning proceed to Helipad to board the Helicopter for Kedarnath. After performing Pooja and Darshan, fly down. Later after darshan drive back to Guptkashi. Overnight stay at Guptkashi. Kedarnath Temple The 1000 years old temple with a carved exterior is located in a courtyard protected by Nandi bull. This spot has great significance in the legendary Mahabharata epic. Inside the main sanctum is one of the 12 naturally formed 'Jotrilingas' of India. The temple has carved shapes of the Pandavas. and Lord Shiva.
DAY 08
GUPTKASHI TO PADUKESHWAR / BADRINATH [180 KMS 06 ΤΟ 07 HOURS DRIVE]
After breakfast, check out from hotel and drive to Padukeshwar / Badrinath. On arrival check in to your pre booked hotel. Overnight stay at Padukeshwar / Badrinath.
DAY 09
PADUKESHWAR - BADRINATH PADUKESHWAR
After Breakfast full day free for Badrinath Darshan & Pooja. Overnight stay at Padukeshwar / Badrinath.
DAY 10
PADUKESHWAR / BADRINATH TO RISHKESH [280 KMS 08 TO 09 HOURS DRIVE]
After Breakfast Rishikesh Sightseeing or River rafting at Shivpuri (Own Cost). Evening Free for Leisure. Overnight stay at Rishikesh.
DAY 11
DEPARTURE TO HARIDWAR RAILWAY STATION / DEHRADUN AIRPORT DROP
After breakfast check out from the hotel & transfer to the railway station / airport to board the train / flight for onward destination.