10 Days Char Dham Yatra – Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath & Badrinath
About this Uttarakhand trip
10 Days Char Dham Yatra – A Complete Pilgrimage Through Uttarakhand
The Char Dham Yatra is one of the most significant pilgrimage journeys in Uttarakhand, covering the four revered shrines of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath.
This 10-day Char Dham Yatra from Haridwar follows a carefully planned road route through the Himalayan regions of Uttarakhand. The journey begins in Haridwar and takes pilgrims towards Barkot and Yamunotri, followed by Uttarkashi and Gangotri, Guptkashi and Kedarnath, and finally Badrinath before returning to Haridwar via Rudraprayag, Srinagar and Rishikesh.
The itinerary combines temple Darshan, mountain journeys and trekking sections at Yamunotri and Kedarnath. Accommodation is arranged across the major overnight destinations, with meals and private group transportation included as specified in the package.
The package includes 9 nights of accommodation, 9 breakfasts, 9 dinners and private group transportation from Haridwar to Haridwar.
This itinerary is suitable for pilgrims looking to complete all four Char Dhams in a single journey while travelling through some of the most important pilgrimage destinations of Uttarakhand.
Itinerary
- Distance: Approximately 180 km
- Drive: Approximately 7 hours
- Overnight: Barkot
- Meals: Dinner
Your Char Dham Yatra begins with a scheduled pickup from Haridwar Railway Station.
From Haridwar, travel towards Barkot, a scenic hill destination located on the route to Yamunotri. The journey gradually takes you into the Himalayan landscape of Uttarakhand.
If time permits, an optional visit to Kempty Falls can be made during the journey. On arrival in Barkot, check in to the hotel and relax.
The itinerary specifies approximately 180 km and seven hours of driving for the day.
- Road Journey: Approximately 45 km
- Trek: Approximately 6 km one way
- Overnight: Barkot
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
After breakfast, proceed towards Janki Chatti, approximately 45 km from Barkot.
From Janki Chatti, begin the Yamunotri pilgrimage. The itinerary specifies an approximately 6 km trek to reach Yamunotri Temple.
Travellers who wish to use pony or Palki services may arrange them at their own cost, subject to local availability.
After Yamunotri Darshan, return through the same route to Barkot. The supplied package mentions approximate pony and Palki charges separately; these are not included in the package.
- Distance: Approximately 80 km
- Drive: Approximately 4 hours
- Overnight: Uttarkashi
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
After breakfast, check out and proceed towards Uttarkashi.
Situated along the Bhagirathi River, Uttarkashi is an important pilgrimage stop in the Char Dham route.
En route, visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple before continuing towards Uttarkashi/Netala. On arrival, check in to your hotel and relax.
The itinerary specifies approximately 80 km and four hours of driving.
- Distance: Approximately 200 km
- Drive: Approximately 8 hours
- Overnight: Uttarkashi
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
After breakfast, drive towards Gangotri.
Upon arrival, visit Gangotri Temple and participate in the pilgrimage rituals and Pooja as per the day's arrangements.
The itinerary also mentions a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges, known as Bhagirathi at its origin. After completing your Gangotri visit, return to Uttarkashi for your overnight stay.
The day's itinerary covers approximately 200 km and eight hours of driving.
- Distance: Approximately 200 km
- Drive: Approximately 8 hours
- Overnight: Guptkashi
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and travel towards Guptkashi.
Guptkashi is an important stop on the Kedarnath route and has its own religious significance. The supplied itinerary mentions Vishwanath Temple and Ardhanarishwar Temple in the town.
On arrival, check in to the hotel/camp and rest. The package specifies approximately 200 km and eight hours of driving.
- Road Journey: Approximately 25 km
- Trek: Approximately 19 km one way
- Overnight: Guptkashi
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Start the day early with a drive from Guptkashi towards Sonprayag.
The vehicle will proceed to the designated transport parking area at Sonprayag. From there, travellers need to use the local vehicle/jeep service to reach Gaurikund at their own cost.
From Gaurikund, begin the Kedarnath pilgrimage trek. The itinerary specifies approximately 19 km of trekking one way from Gaurikund to Kedarnath.
After reaching Kedarnath, complete Darshan and the pilgrimage rituals before beginning the return journey according to the day's arrangements. Pony and Palki services are available separately at the traveller's own cost, subject to local availability.
- Trek: Approximately 19 km
- Road Journey: Approximately 25 km
- Overnight: Guptkashi
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
After completing your Kedarnath stay and check-out formalities, begin the return trek early in the morning towards Sonprayag.
Travellers should coordinate their timing with the driver, who will be waiting at the designated Sonprayag, Phata or Sirsi point according to the agreed schedule.
After the road transfer, return to Guptkashi. The supplied itinerary specifies approximately 19 km of trekking and a further 25 km road journey.
- Distance: Approximately 200 km
- Drive: Approximately 8 hours
- Overnight: Pandukeshwar / Badrinath
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and begin the journey towards Badrinath.
The route passes through Joshimath and Pipalkoti before reaching Pandukeshwar/Badrinath.
On arrival, check in to the hotel. If time permits, visit Badrinath Temple for Darshan.
The supplied itinerary specifies approximately 200 km and eight hours of driving.
- Distance: Approximately 200 km
- Drive: Approximately 7 hours
- Overnight: Rudraprayag / Srinagar
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
If Badrinath Temple Darshan could not be completed on the previous evening, complete the Darshan and required rituals in the morning.
After breakfast, check out and proceed towards Rudraprayag/Srinagar.
The journey takes you through the Himalayan region around Karnaprayag and Rudraprayag before reaching the overnight destination.
On arrival, check in to the hotel. The itinerary specifies approximately 200 km and seven hours of driving
- Distance: Approximately 165 km
- Drive: Approximately 5 hours
- Meals: Breakfast
- Tour Ends: Haridwar
After breakfast, begin the downhill journey towards Haridwar via Rishikesh.
During the journey, visit Rishikesh, with the itinerary mentioning Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula and Muni Ki Reti.
Continue towards Haridwar, where you will be dropped at the Railway Station or Airport according to your pre-scheduled departure.
Your 10 Days Char Dham Yatra concludes in Haridwar.
What's included
Covered in your package price
- 09 nights accommodation as per the specified hotel plan
- Hotel accommodation on Triple/Quad sharing basis
- Kedarnath accommodation on Quad or 6-bed/camp room basis as specified
- 09 Breakfasts
- 09 Dinners
- Private group vehicle as per the itinerary
- Transportation from Haridwar to Haridwar Railway Station
- Toll tax
- Parking charges
- Driver allowance
- 5% GST
Not included
Please budget separately for these
- Medical expenses
- Rescue or medical evacuation due to mishaps
- Airfare
- Train fare
- Transportation or overland journeys not mentioned in the itinerary
- Laundry
- Bar bills
- Table bills
- Camera fees
- Tips
- Other personal expenses
- Mineral water
- Soft or hard drinks
- Expenses arising from landslides
- Roadblock-related expenses
- Traffic-related expenses or other unforeseen road conditions
- Cancellation-related expenses arising from personal reasons
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- Valid Government Photo ID Proof
- Comfortable Trekking Shoes with Good Grip
- Warm Jackets and Woolen Clothes
- Thermal Wear (during cold months)
- Raincoat or Waterproof Poncho
- Umbrella
- Woolen Cap, Gloves, and Muffler
- Sunglasses and Sunscreen Lotion
- Personal Medicines and First Aid Kit
- Water Bottle
- Energy Bars, Dry Fruits, and Snacks
- Torch or Headlamp
- Power Bank and Mobile Charger
- Small Backpack for Trekking
- Extra Pair of Socks
- Personal Toiletries and Hand Sanitizer
- Cash (ATMs may not be available everywhere)
- Trekking Stick (Optional but Recommended)
- Camera for Capturing Scenic Views
- Yatra Parchi
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