May–Oct seasonChar Dham Yatra
Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath.
Haridwar → Barkot → Uttarkashi → Guptkashi → Kedarnath → Badrinath → Rishikesh
Free quote within one business day. Dates, hotels and group size can all be changed.
Highlights
- Yamunotri & Gangotri darshan
- Kedarnath Jyotirlinga (trek, pony or helicopter)
- Badrinath temple & Mana village
- Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar
Day by day
- Day 1Arrive Haridwar, Ganga aarti
- Day 2Drive to Barkot
- Day 3Yamunotri darshan
- Day 4Drive to Uttarkashi
- Day 5Gangotri darshan
- Day 6Drive to Guptkashi
- Day 7Kedarnath darshan
- Day 8Return from Kedarnath to Guptkashi
- Day 9Drive to Badrinath
- Day 10Badrinath darshan & Mana village, drive to Rudraprayag
- Day 11Rishikesh, depart
Char Dham of Uttarakhand: history
Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath are four shrines high in the Garhwal Himalaya. The yatra is traditionally done in that order, from west to east.
Adi Shankaracharya revived Kedarnath and Badrinath in the 8th century. Kedarnath is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and stands at about 3,580 metres. The temples open around late April or May and close near Diwali, when the deities move to their winter seats lower down.
Char Dham of Uttarakhand: tourist attractions
- YamunotriA trek of about 6 km from Janki Chatti to the temple and its hot spring.
- GangotriThe temple of Ganga, reached by road.
- KedarnathA trek of about 16 km from Gaurikund, or a helicopter from the Guptkashi side.
- BadrinathThe temple of Lord Vishnu and the Tapt Kund hot spring, reached by road.
- Mana villageThe last village before the border, 3 km beyond Badrinath.
- Devprayag & RudraprayagTwo of the five holy confluences on the way.
- Ganga Aarti at HaridwarWhere most yatras begin and end.
Char Dham of Uttarakhand: excursions nearby
- Harsil about 25 km before GangotriA quiet valley of apple orchards.
- Chopta & Tungnath between Kedarnath and BadrinathA short trek to the highest Shiva temple in the world.
- Auli about 16 km from JoshimathMeadows and a ropeway with a view of Nanda Devi.
- Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Sahib trek from GovindghatOpen from about June to early October.
Distances are approximate. Tell us which excursions you want and we add them to your quote.
Questions
Are flights included in the Char Dham Yatra package?
The price is for the land tour in India. We book USA–India flights too and quote them separately so you can compare.
Can you change the dates, hotels or number of nights?
Yes. Every package is a starting point. We change dates, hotels, room types and the order of places to suit your family, group size and budget.
Can you arrange vegetarian or Jain meals?
Yes. We request pure-veg meals with every hotel and driver, and Jain food where it's available. Tell us your needs when you book.
Is this yatra suitable for senior citizens?
Yes. We plan a slower pace with rest stops, and can book helicopter, pony, palki or wheelchair help where the temple allows it.
How do I book?
Press “Book now” to send your dates and travellers, or message us on WhatsApp at +1 (704) 942-5036. We reply within one business day with your itinerary and final price.
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