Char Dham, Uttarakhand (Start/End: Haridwar)
Char Dham Yatra – Yamunotri • Gangotri • Kedarnath • Badrinath
Embark on Uttarakhand’s sacred Char Dham circuit, a high‑Himalayan pilgrimage visiting the temples of
Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and
Badrinath. Begin in Haridwar and travel through forested valleys,
alpine rivers, and devotional towns—combining short treks, serene aartis, and mountain panoramas.
This curated itinerary balances comfortable road travel with meaningful temple visits and scenic halts
such as Barkot/Kharadi, Uttarkashi, Phata, Sari/Chopta, Gopeshwar, and Joshimath. Ideal for seekers of
spirituality and nature alike, with thoughtfully planned start times and rest stops.
Typical duration: 10 days • Recommended months: summer to early autumn •
Suggested dress: light layers with warm outerwear for high-altitude evenings.
What’s Included & Not Included
- Comfortable transfers ex‑Haridwar
- Accommodation on the route
- Breakfast on most days
- Temple darshan assistance & guiding
- Dinners / personal expenses not listed
- Entry fees/pony/palki/helicopter (if opted)
Tour Plan
Pickup in Haridwar; scenic drive via Mussoorie to the Yamunotri sector (Kharadi/Barkot). Evening at leisure by the Yamuna valley.
Temple visit and trek; bathe at Jamnabai Kund, see Surya Kund, and accept prasad. Return to Kharadi/Barkot for overnight.
Transfer to Uttarkashi on the Bhagirathi; optional visit to Shakti Temple and local sightseeing.
Early drive via Gangnani & Harsil; holy dip at Gangotri (Bhagirathi). Attend aarti; return to Uttarkashi.
Transfer towards Kedarnath sector; view the Devprayag confluence en route. Stock essentials at Srinagar (on own).
Reach Gaurikund; begin the Kedarnath trek. Option to arrange pony/palki/helicopter (extra). Overnight near the temple.
Morning darshan; see Bhimshila & Mandakini views. Drive to Sari; peaceful village stay.
Short drive to Chopta and 3.5 km trek to the world’s highest Shiva temple at Tungnath. Proceed to Gopeshwar for night halt.
Reach Badrinath; visit Mana—the last Indian village before the border—and attend darshan at Badrinath Temple.
After breakfast, descend via Joshimath and return to Haridwar with blessings and memorable mountain vistas.