The Char Dham Yatra of Uttarakhand holds a revered place in the hearts of many devotees, offering a spiritual journey that reflects the essence of India’s rich cultural and religious heritage. Comprising four sacred sites Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath this pilgrimage circuit is nestled amidst the majestic Himalayas and draws thousands of pilgrims every year.
Why Visit Chardham?
The Chardham Yatra is considered highly auspicious in Hinduism, believed to cleanse the soul of sins and lead to moksha, or liberation. Undertaking this pilgrimage is a way to seek divine blessings and attain spiritual enlightenment. Each site is dedicated to a different deity: Yamunotri to Goddess Yamuna, Gangotri to Goddess Ganga, Kedarnath to Lord Shiva, and Badrinath to Lord Vishnu.
How to Undertake the Journey?
The journey typically begins from Yamunotri, followed by Gangotri, Kedarnath, and finally Badrinath, reflecting a clockwise route. This pattern is believed to be spiritually significant. Travelers can access these sites through a combination of road and trekking routes, with helicopter services available for those seeking a more convenient option. Each site offers unique landscapes and spiritual experiences, making the journey as much about introspection as it is about devotion.
What to Expect?
Pilgrims can expect awe-inspiring natural beauty, ranging from the snow-capped peaks surrounding Kedarnath to the serene waters of the Bhagirathi River at Gangotri. Alongside spiritual rituals and temple visits, the journey provides an opportunity to witness traditional Himalayan culture and lifestyle. The experience is both challenging and rewarding, demanding physical endurance while offering profound spiritual fulfillment.
Embarking on the Chardham Yatra is more than a mere travel experience; it is a pilgrimage of faith and devotion, deeply embedded in the cultural fabric of India. Each step taken in the sacred land of Uttarakhand is a step toward spiritual awakening and eternal peace.
Short Trip Day wise Plan
Day 1 – : Haridwar – Barkot (210 kms / 7-8 hrs)
Day 2 – : Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot (36 kms drive & 5 kms trek one side)
Day 3 – : Barkot – Uttarkashi (100 kms / 4 hrs)
Day 4 – : Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi (100kms/3-4 each side)
Day 5 – : Uttarkashi – Guptkashi/Sonprayag/Phata (220kms/8-9hr)
Day 6 – : Guptkashi/Sonprayag/Phata – Kedarnath
Day 7 – : Kedarnath – Guptkashi/Sonprayag/Phata
Day 8 – : Guptkashi/Sonprayag/Phata – Badrinath (160kms/7hr)
Day 9 – : Badrinath – Joshimath – Srinagar/Rudraprayag (180kms/7hr)
Day 10 – : Srinagar/Ruderparyag – Dehradun/Haridwar (165kms/5-6hr)
Day 1 – : Haridwar – Barkot (210 kms / 7-8 hrs)
Pick up location :- Haridwar/Dehradun railway station/ Jollygrant airport Reporting time :- 8.30 am Departure time :- 09.00 am Barkot via Mussoorie, enroute visit Kempty Fall in Mussoorie. Later drive straight to Barkot. Check into the hotel arrival in Barkot. Overnight stay at Barkot.
Day 2 – : Barkot – Yamunotri Barkot (36 kms drive & 5 kms trek one side)
Early morning after breakfast (packed breakfast), drive to Jankichatti / Phoolchatti & start trek from here to Yamunotri (6kms) (Either by walk or by horse or by Doli at own cost). After taking bath in Jamunabai Kund‟s warm water and having “Darshan” of “Yamunaji” return to Jankichatti by trek. Later drive towards Barkot, Overnight stay at Barkot.
Yamunotri Temple: Maharani Gularia of Jaipur built the temple in the 19th Century. It was destroyed twice in the present century and rebuilt again. At Yamunotri, One can cook rice by packing it in a cloth and dipping it in the hot water of the Tapt kund. Pilgrims take this cooked rice home as “Prasad”. Here near the temple “Pooja” can be offered to Divya Shila.
Surya Kund: There are a Number of thermal springs near temple, which flows into numerous pools. The most important of these is Surya Kund.
Yamunotri Weather – In summer the maximun temp is 18 degrees and the minimum is 10 degrees celsius. The days are pleasantly cool but the nights are cold.
Day 3 – : Barkot – Uttarkashi (100 kms / 4 hrs)
Morning after breakfast, drive to Uttarkashi. Check into the hotel arrival in Uttarkashi. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi. Uttarkashi is home to a number of ashrams, temples. The name of the town reflects its similarity to and location (as north of) the city of Kashi (Varanasi). Similar to Varanasi, town of Uttarkashi is also situated on the banks of River Ganga.
Vishwanath temple – Vishwanath temple is one of the oldest Shiva temples in Northern India. Re-constructed in 1857 by Maharani Khaneti Devi of Tehri State in the ancient architectural style. It is situated at the heart of the town. A massive iron trident, symbolic of divine mother‟s, is erected and worshiped from time immemorial at the temple complex. Ganeshji, Sakshi Gopal, Markandeya Rishi‟s small shrines are also part of the temple complex. Akhand Jyoti as well as Akhand Abhishek, special aarti at morning and evening are offered. As per Skunda Puran, Uttarkashi is known as „Saumya Varanasi‟, the abode of Lord Shiva in Kaliyug and counted as one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.
Shakti temple – Right in front of the Vishwanath temple is Shakti temple. It has a big „Trishul‟ of about 6 meters in height and a circumference of 90 cms. at bottom. Though there are different views about the making of this, the upper part of it seems to be made up of iron and the lower one is of copper. As per the epics this Shakti was thrown on the devils by the Goddess Durga(Shakti), hence it gets its name. Since then this Shakti is erected over here. DAY 3 Uttarkashi Weather – Generally hot in summer, the temperature ranges from 30-35 degree Celsius but nights is pleasant, Cold in winters.
Day 4 – :Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi (100kms/3-4 each side)
Early morning (packed breakfast) drive to Gangotri, enroute at Gangnani take a holy dip in Garam Kund, further drive to Gangotri via beautiful Harsil Valley. Harsil is famous for its nature beauty and for the majestic views of the Deodar trees and mountains. On arrival at Shree Gangotri, take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges which is also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Perform Pooja and Darshan, after that relax for some time in the lovely surroundings. Later drive back to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Gangotri Temple: The temple was constructed by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in the 18th Century, is situated on the right bank of Bhagirathi.
Gangotri Weather – The maximum temperature during summer can go up to 20° Celsius. Summer nights can get cooler with a minimum temperature of 10° Celsius. Light woolen clothes are required while visiting Gangotri during summer. Winter season is very chilly in Gangotri. Gangotri will be covered in sheets of snow during winter. Pilgrim centers remains closed throughout winter due to heavy snow falls.
Day 5 – :Uttarkashi – Guptkashi/Sonprayag/Phata (220kms/8-9hr)
Morning after breakfast, drive to Guptkashi via Moolgarh & Lambgoan. Enroute you can see the beautiful river Mandakini at Tilwara. The Mandakini river comes from Kedarnath, drive alongside the river to reach Guptakashi, visit Ardh Narishwar Temple in Guptakashi. Check into the hotel arrival in Guptakashi. Overnight stay at Guptakashi.
Guptakashi:- The name Gupt Kashi means “Hidden Kashi”. Mythology describes how when the Pandava brothers were searching for a glimpse of Shiva, Shivji first concealed himself at Guptkashi, but later fled from them further up the valley to Kedarnath, where the Pandavas finally got their wish fulfilled. There are more tangible connections as well-the Kedarnath pandas (priests) live in Guptkashi during the winter months, and after the Kedarnath temple closes for the winter, the image of Kedarnath passes through Gupt Kashi on its way to Ukhimath (across the valley), where it stays for the winter.
Guptkashi Weather – pleasant in summer, the temperature ranges from 25-30 degree Celsius. Cold in winters.
Day 6 – :Guptkashi/Sonprayag/Phata – Kedarnath
After an early breakfast, drive to Gaurikund. From here, begin your trek to Kedarnath Temple (18 km). You can hire a pony or palanquin (optional – on request – payable by customer). Visit the Kedarnath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. After darshan, check in to your hotel. Enjoy dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay at Kedarnath. Kedarnath: The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spot situated, against the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range. Kedar is another name of Lord Shiva.
According to legend, the Pandavas after having won over the Kaurava in the Kurukshetra war, felt guilty of having killed their own brothers and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva for redemption. He eluded them repeatedly and while fleeing took refuge at Kedarnath in the form of a bull. On being followed he dived into the ground, leaving his hump on the surface.
Kedarnath Weather – Due to its high altitude the weather in Kedarnath remains cold for most part of the year. Summer here is cool and pleasant while winter is severe. During summer season the temperature varies around 20°Celsius. Light woolen wear is recommended. Winter season in Kedarnath is severe with mercury falling to as low as 0°Celsius. During this time the place experiences snowfall as well. Due to the extreme climatic conditions, this time is usually avoided by tourists. Return to Guptkashi and take over night stay.
Day 7 – : Kedarnath – Guptkashi/Sonprayag/Phata
After breakfast, trek down to Gaurikund. From Gaurikund, you will be driven to Sonprayag. Check in to your hotel upon arrival. The rest of the day is at leisure. Enjoy dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay at Sonprayag. The sightseeing is completely depend on driver and local traffic cost extra directly payable Triyuginarayan Temple – is a sacred Hindu pilgrimage site in Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand, famously known as the divine wedding place of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
Nestled in the serene Garhwal Himalayas near Guptkashi, this ancient temple holds immense mythological, spiritual, and cultural significance. Triyuginarayan Weather – Pleasant in summer with temperatures ranging between 15°C–25°C, cold in winters with chances of snowfall. Sonprayag Weather – Comfortable in summer with temperatures around 20°C–30°C, cold in winters. Phata Weather – Mild in summer with temperatures between 18°C–28°C, cold in winters and suitable for helicopter operations.
Day 8 – : Guptkashi/Sonprayag/Phata – Badrinath (160kms/7hr)
Morning after darshan, back to Guptkashi, by Track or helicopter. Today drive to Badrinath. Check in to the hotel arrival in Badrinath. Pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal & Aarti in evening. Brahamakapal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). There are other interesting sightseeing spot like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund and the “Mukh” of the Saraswati River. Just within the three kms of Badrinathjee. Overnight stay at Badrinath. Mana Village : Inhabited by an Indo-Mongolian tribe, it is the last Indian village before Tibet. Vasundhara : As the name suggests, vasundhara is a magnificent water fall. This place is 5 kms. from Badrinath out of which 2 kms. is motorable upto Mana.
Bhim Pul : On the other side of Mana village, a massive rock forming a natural bridge, lies over the roaring Saraswati river. It presents a spectacular view of water thundering down through the narrow passage under the rock and is believed to have been placed there by Bhim, the second eldest among the five Pandava brothers.
Vyas Gufa (cave): Near Mana Village, this is a rock-cave where Ved Vyas is believed to have composed the Mahabharata and the pauranic commentaries.
Badrinath Weather: The average maximum temperature will be around 18° Celsius and the average minimum is 8° Celsius. Warm and woolen clothes are hence required for a stay in Badrinath throughout the year. Winter in Badrinath is often accompanied by snow falls. Winter is very chilly with an average temperature of 5° Celsius. Due to the extreme climatic conditions, this time is usually closed for tourists.
Day 9 – :Badrinath – Joshimath – Srinagar/Rudraprayag (180kms/7hr)
Morning after breakfast, drive from Badrinath via Joshimath towards Srinagar (Garhwal). En-route visit the sacred Vishnuprayag, Nandaprayag, Karnaprayag and Rudraprayag, the holy confluences of Alaknanda River with other sacred rivers. Later visit the revered Dhari Devi Temple, dedicated to Goddess Kali and believed to be the guardian deity of Uttarakhand. Continue drive to Srinagar. Check-in at hotel. Overnight stay at Srinagar.
Srinagar Weather – Generally hot in summer, the temperature ranges from 35-40 degree Celsius, Winter: The Days are pleasantly cool but the nights are cold, temp ranges from 20 deg to 05 deg.
Day 10 – : Srinagar/Ruderparyag – Dehradun/Haridwar (165kms/5-6hr)
Morning after breakfast, drive for Haridwar via Rishikesh. Rishikesh „place of sages‟ is a celebrated spiritual town on the bank of Ganga and is surrounded by Shivalik range of the Himalayas on three sides. It is said that when Raibhya Rishi did hard penances, God appeared by the name of ” Hrishikesh ” and this area hence firth came to be known as Rishikesh. visit Rishikesh Temples & Sight Seeing – Laxman Jhulla, Ram Jhulla. Drop at railway station.
Price Details Per Person
| S.No | No Of Pax | Standard | Deluxe | Luxury | Vehicle |
| 1 | 02 Pax | 42,000/- | 47,000/- | 54,000/- | Vehicle Dezire (Non A/C on Hils) |
| 2 | 04 Pax | 31,000/- | 37,000/ | 44,000/ | Vehicle Dezire (Non A/C on Hills) |
| 3 | 04 Pax | 36,000/- | 42,000/- | 49,100/- | Innova Crysta A/C (Non A/c on Hills) |
| 4 | 06 Pax | 31,000/- | 37,500/- | 45,000/- | Innova Crysta A/C (Non A/c on Hills) |
| 5 | 08 Pax | 30,500/- | 37,000/- | 44,500/- | 12 Seated Tempo ( Non A/c on Hills) |
| 6 | 10 Pax | 28,000/- | 35,500/- | 42,500/- | 12 Seated Tempo ( Non A/c on Hills) |
| 7 | 12 Pax | 27,500/- | 34,000/- | 41,000/- | 12 Seated Tempo ( Non A/c on Hills) |
| 8 | 14 Pax | 27,200/- | 33,700/- | 40,800/- | 16 Seated Tempo ( Non A/c on Hills) |
| 9 | 16 Pax | 26,500/- | 37,000/- | 40,000/- | 16 Seated Tempo ( Non A/c on Hills) |
Extra Person Rates ::
Deluxe Package – Rs. 18,000/- Per Person
Super Deluxe Package – Rs. 20,000/-Per Person
Luxury Package –Rs. 24,000/- Per Person
Hotels Details
| SR. No | Destination | Standard Room | Deluxe | Luxury |
| 1 | 02 Barkot | Hotel Chandralok/ Hotel 7 Oaks/ CJ Resort | Raturi Estate / Camp Advanta – ( Tent Stay ) | Monkey Tail Camp Veda Camp Or Similar |
| 2 | 02 Uttarkashi | Hotel Shiv Ganga view/Ganga Ashray/ Hotel swarnim | River View Resort / Ganga Valley Resort | The Great Ganga / Akash Ganga |
| 3 | 01 Guptkashi/Phata/Sonpryag | Hotel Shivay inn/ Hotel shivoyà/Hotel priya | Amritara Sun Inn / Himalayan Comfort / White Heaven Camps | Charmachan/ Villa Adhya |
| 4 | 01 Kedarnath | Sitapur House/ Aggarwal Bhawan | Sharing dormitory as per availability or similar | Sharing dormitory as per availability or similar |
| 5 | 01 Guptkashi/Phata/Sonpryag | Hotel Shivay inn/ Hotel shivoyà/Hotel priya | Amritara Sun Inn/ Himalayan Comfort | Charmachan/ Villa Adhya |
| 6 | 01 Badrinath | Shloka inn / Hotel Shloka | Lords Centric / Indra Ganga Inn | New Snow Crest / Amritara Avadh |
| 7 | 01 Rudraprayag / Srinagar | Mantara palace/ Hotel CP residency/ Batallion 10 | Tulip Resorts/Pride Rudraprayag or similar | Monal Resort/ Riverside Resort Srinagar or similar |
If property is sold out we provide similar property according to price
Inclusions
Personal Taxi Haridwar To Haridwar (Assistance On Arrival)
2 Night Stay At Barkot
2 Night Stay At Uttarkashi
2 Night Stay At Sitapur/Phata/Rampur
1 Night Stay At Kedarnath Near Temple (Under 500 Mtrs.)
1 Night Stay At Badrinath
1 Night Stay At Srinagar/Rudrapryag
Meal As Per Plan 8 Breakfast & 8 Dinner (At Hotels Only) (Kedarnath Meal not included
All-Inter-State Taxes, Toll, Driver Allowance And Parking Etc.
Sightseeing : Mussoorie, Kempty fall, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Chopta, Mana Gaon Saraswati Mukh, Vyas Gufa, Bhim Pul, Panch Paryag, Maa Dhari Devi Temple. If property
is sold out we provide similar property according to price
Important Notes
- Rooms are subject to availability at the time of booking. Booking will be made on base room category.
- The booking will be confirmed only after receiving the advance payment and on availability of hotels mentioned.
- Room allocation (Twin bed / Double bed) is at the discretion of the hotel. The check in and checkout time of the hotel is 12 to 12 noon.
- For Any Natural calamities. We will not be liable for the same.
- No accommodation, meal or cost of transport would be paid or reimbursed or compensated. All buffet meals or Room Service will be provided as per hotel policy.
- Vehicle rates depend on fuel rates, if fuel rates are high then rates can be changed without any notice.
- It is presumed that the tourist must have to medically fit to undertake this yatra. If you have certain kind of allergy (especially for food) or any serious health issues kindly consult with your doctor. If advisable by doctor than only travel and travel with all your consulted medicine according to tour days.
- Driver will not drive on No-entry zones and should not be forced to drive on narrow streets or roads which can create traffic jam. Normal working hours of driver is 12 hrs in case you want services more than 12 hours in a day kindly inform us in advance.
- No cancellation or any refund will be made if situation is beyond our control, such as bad weather, landslide, climatic conditions or any other natural disaster, fire, any embargo, acts or decisions of government,
- political or national crisis, road blocks, heavy snow fall, acts of terrorism or other similar causes, strikes or problems at airlines, rails, buses, hotels or transporters, labor unrest, insolvency, business exigencies, operational and technical issues, route and flight cancellations or due to which the customer could not reach the destination and which is beyond our control.
- Company Here by expressly disclaims any implied warranties imputed by the laws of any jurisdictions or country other than India Company considers itself and intends to the jurisdictions only of the court of Haridwar Uttarakhand India.
- Vehicle is non ac in hills.
- Only in Kedarnath will we accommodate you on a four, six & eight sharing basis. The accommodation will be basic and not having any modern amenities. Hot water will be providing Half bucket per person in Morning only.
- Vehicle will not run in night after 9:00 Pm and traffic Rules will be followed.
- Vehicle rates valid only for city hotel. If hotel is far from city then charges applicable.
- If parking will not available in near hotel or any place then it will be parked where place available. In that case you may be walked for some distance as per condition.
- Lakhamandal, Triyuginarayan, Auli, Chopta & Kalimath sightseeing is at an additional cost.
| Destination | Sedan | Innova | Crysta | Tempo |
| Lakhamandal | 2000/- | 2500/- | 2500/- | 3500/- |
| Triyuginarayan | 2500/- | 3000/- | 3000/- | 4500/- |
| Kali Math | 2500/- | 3000/- | 3000/- | 4500/- |
| Auli | 2500/- | 3000/- | 3000/- | 4500/- |
| Neelkanth | 1500/- | 2500/- | 2500/- | 4500/- |
Auli:- Auli will be visited by Rope way at your own cost on direct basis and paid by client.
Kedarnath Puja
| Puja / Service | Timing | Rate (₹) | Description |
| Morning & Daytime Paths | |||
| Ved Path | 07:30–12:00 & 15:00–18:00 | ₹2,500/- | Scripture chanting session |
| Geeta Path | ₹2,500/- | Bhagavad Gita recitation | |
| Evening Aarti / Puja / Path | 18:00–19:45 | ||
| Kapoor Aarti | 18:00–18:10 | ₹201/- | Traditional incense flame ceremony |
| Chandi Aarti | 18:15–18:30 | ₹401/- | Flame ceremony with Chandi offerings |
| Swaran Aarti | 18:30–18:45 | ₹501/- | Golden flame offering |
| Astotari Puja | 18:45–19:00 | ₹401/- | Puja with mantra recital |
| Vishnusahastanam Path | 19:00–19:20 | ₹701/- | Vishnu Sahasranama recital |
| Vishnusahastranaamawali | 19:20–19:45 | ₹601/- | Extended Vishnu Sahasranama chant |
| Temple Closing Puja | Uncertain timing | ||
| Shayan Aarti with Geet Govind Path | After evening rituals | ₹3,100/- | Night prayer & devotional song chant |
Badrinath Puja
| Puja Name | Category | Government Fee (₹) |
| Mahabhishek Puja | Morning Special Puja | 4700/- |
| Abhishek Puja | Morning Puja | 4500/- |
| Veda Path | Day Path | 2500/- |
| Geeta Path | Day Path | 2500/- |
| Ashtotari Puja | Evening Path | 401/- |
| Vishnu Sahasranam Path | Evening Path | 701/- |
| Vishnu Sahasranamawali Path | Evening Path | 601/- |
| Shayan Aarti (Geet Govind Path) | Night Puja | 3100/- |
| Entire Day Puja | Full Day Puja | 12000/- |
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