Uttarakhand
Spiritual capital of India.
Overview
About this package
The complete eleven-day Char Dham circuit — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath, each reached along winding mountain roads and, for two of the four, a final trek or pony ride to the temple itself. Organised with rest days built in for altitude, and priests' assistance arranged at each shrine for a smoother darshan.
Kedarnath Temple DarshanBadrinath & Mana VillageGangotri Source of the GangaYamunotri Temple TrekHar Ki Pauri Ganga Aarti
Who it suits
Who this trip is built for
Pilgrimage & spiritual travelQuiet retreats
Good to know
Know before you go
Practical details for the destinations on this trip, straight from our destination guides.
Itinerary
Day by day
Every trip is adjusted around your dates, pace, hotel style, and traveler profile.
1
Day 1
Haridwar Arrival
Arrive Haridwar, evening Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri, rest and preparation for the yatra.
2
Day 2
Haridwar to Barkot
Drive toward Yamunotri base, overnight at Barkot.
3
Day 3
Yamunotri Darshan
Trek/pony ride to Yamunotri temple, darshan at the source of the Yamuna, return to Barkot.
4
Day 4
Barkot to Uttarkashi
Drive to Uttarkashi, visit the Vishwanath Temple, overnight stay.
5
Day 5
Uttarkashi to Gangotri & Back
Drive to Gangotri for darshan at the source of the Ganga, return to Uttarkashi.
6
Day 6
Uttarkashi to Guptkashi
Long drive toward the Kedarnath base at Guptkashi, overnight stay and rest.
7
Day 7
Guptkashi to Kedarnath
Trek or helicopter transfer to Kedarnath, darshan at the ancient Shiva shrine, overnight near the temple.
8
Day 8
Kedarnath Descend to Guptkashi
Descend from Kedarnath, drive back to Guptkashi for rest.
9
Day 9
Guptkashi to Badrinath
Drive to Badrinath via Joshimath, evening darshan preparation.
10
Day 10
Badrinath Darshan
Morning darshan at the Badrinath Temple, visit Mana village, India's last village before the Tibet border.
11
Day 11
Return to Haridwar
Long drive back to Haridwar or Rishikesh, farewell dinner and departure.
Gallery
Char Dham Yatra: Complete Pilgrimage, in frame
What's covered
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- 10 nights hotels/dharamshalas
- Private vehicle throughout
- Daily breakfast & dinner
- Pony/porter assistance coordination
- Priest darshan assistance at all 4 shrines
Not Included
- Flights/train to Haridwar
- Lunch
- Helicopter charges (optional, Kedarnath)
- Personal expenses
Best Time to Travel
May – June, September – October
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Char Dham Yatra: Complete Pilgrimage trip?
11 days, 10 nights.
When is the best time to go on the Char Dham Yatra: Complete Pilgrimage trip?
May – June, September – October
What's included in the Char Dham Yatra: Complete Pilgrimage package?
10 nights hotels/dharamshalas; Private vehicle throughout; Daily breakfast & dinner; Pony/porter assistance coordination; Priest darshan assistance at all 4 shrines
What's not included in the Char Dham Yatra: Complete Pilgrimage package?
Flights/train to Haridwar; Lunch; Helicopter charges (optional, Kedarnath); Personal expenses
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