Char Dham Yatra

Day-Wise Itinerary

Day 1 — Delhi → Haridwar — The Ganga at Har Ki Pauri

Early morning departure from Delhi for Haridwar. Evening visit to Har Ki Pauri for the Ganga Aarti. Overnight: Haridwar.

Day 2 — Haridwar → Barkot / Janki Chatti — Into the Hills

Drive via Mussoorie and Barkot to Janki Chatti, arriving by evening. Overnight: Barkot or Janki Chatti.

Day 3 — Yamunotri Darshan — The First Dham

Early departure from Janki Chatti for Yamunotri. Vehicles cannot proceed beyond Janki Chatti; the temple is reached by a trek, with pony and palki available at additional cost. After darshan, return to Janki Chatti or Barkot. Overnight: Barkot.

Day 4 — Barkot → Uttarkashi → Harsil — The Bhagirathi Valley

Morning departure via Uttarkashi to Harsil, a scenic halt in the upper Bhagirathi valley. Overnight: Harsil.

Day 5 — Harsil → Gangotri → Uttarkashi — The Source of the Ganga

Morning departure for Gangotri for temple darshan, with time along the Bhagirathi. Return to Uttarkashi. Overnight: Uttarkashi.

Day 6 — Uttarkashi → Guptkashi — Rest Before the Ascent

A long driving day via Tehri, Srinagar and Rudraprayag to Guptkashi, arriving by evening. The remainder of the day is for rest ahead of the Kedarnath ascent. Overnight: Guptkashi.

Day 7 — Guptkashi → Sonprayag → Kedarnath — The Climb

Morning drive to Sonprayag and Gaurikund, from where the Kedarnath trek begins. The ascent is approximately 16 km on foot; pony, palki and helicopter options are available at additional cost and should be booked well in advance. Overnight: Kedarnath.

Day 8 — Kedarnath Darshan → Descent — The Temple in the Snows

Morning temple darshan and aarti at Kedarnath, then the descent to Gaurikund and Sonprayag, continuing by road towards Rudraprayag or Guptkashi. Overnight: Guptkashi or Rudraprayag.

Day 9 — Guptkashi → Badrinath — The Last Dham

Drive via Joshimath to Badrinath. Evening temple darshan and the Badrinath Aarti. Overnight: Badrinath.

Day 10 — Badrinath → Rudraprayag / Srinagar — The Return Begins

Morning darshan at Badrinath Temple, with an optional visit to Mana Village subject to time and road conditions. Departure towards Delhi with an overnight halt at Rudraprayag or Srinagar, given the distance involved. Overnight: en route.

Day 11 — Onward Journey → Delhi — Journey's End

Continue the return journey via Haridwar to Delhi with comfortable en-route breaks. The tour concludes on arrival in Delhi.

Package Includes

• 11 Days / 10 Nights private AC vehicle with an experienced hill driver
• 10 nights in hotels and guest houses, with breakfast and dinner
• Professional driver familiar with Garhwal mountain roads
• Delhi pickup and drop
• Complete Char Dham circuit transportation
• Assistance with darshan arrangements at all four shrines
• Toll taxes, state taxes, parking, driver allowance and fuel

Package Excludes

• International and domestic flights
• Visa fees and travel insurance — cover for high-altitude travel and evacuation is required
• Pony, palki, porter and helicopter charges at Yamunotri and Kedarnath
• Temple donations, offerings and VIP darshan charges
• Lunch and any meals not specified
• Personal expenses, warm clothing and shopping
• Tips and gratuities
• Any activity not mentioned in the itinerary