Char Dham (Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath), Uttarakhand11D / 10NMixed group

Char Dham Yatra: A Sacred Journey to Seek Blessings in the Himalayas!

Journey through the sacred Himalayas covering Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath.

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About this trip

Embark on a sacred 9-night, 10-day pilgrimage across Uttarakhand's four revered shrines: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. Journey along sacred river basins, bathe in thermal kunds, and trek through alpine landscapes. Along the way, visit Kashi Vishwanath in Uttarkashi, hike the 19 km trail to Kedarnath, attend evening aartis at Badrinath and Mana Village, and conclude via Rudraprayag, Rishikesh, and Haridwar.

Complete darshan of all four holy shrines: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath
Holy dips and visits at Surya Kund, Jamunabai Kund, and Tapt Kund
Sightseeing at Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Shakti Temple (Uttarkashi), and Ardh Narishwar Temple (Guptkashi)
Explore Harsil Valley, Mana Village (last Indian village), Bhimkund, and Vyas Gufa
Scenic river confluence views at Devprayag and Rudraprayag, plus stops in Rishikesh and Haridwar

Day by day

11 days, written by the host who runs it.

Day 1Delhi to Haridwar (Overnight Journey)

Assemble and report at Delhi Akshardham Metro Station at 10:30 PM. Depart on the overnight road journey toward Haridwar.

Day 2Haridwar to Barkot (210 km / 7–8 hrs)

Drive to Barkot via Mussoorie, stopping at Mussoorie Lake and Kempty Falls. Arrive in Barkot (1,220 m), check into the hotel, have dinner, and rest.

Day 3Barkot to Yamunotri & Back (36 km road + 6 km trek one way)

Drive to Jankichatti/Phoolchatti and trek 6 km to Yamunotri. Visit Jamunabai Kund, Surya Kund, Divya Shila, and offer prayers at Yamunotri Temple. Trek back to Jankichatti and return by road to Barkot for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4Barkot to Uttarkashi (100 km / 4 hrs)

Scenic mountain drive to Uttarkashi along the banks of the Bhagirathi. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple and the Shakti Temple (famed for its 6-metre Trishul). Attend evening aarti; enjoy dinner and overnight stay in Uttarkashi.

Day 5Uttarkashi to Gangotri & Return (100 km each way / 3–4 hrs)

Drive through scenic Harsil Valley surrounded by deodar forests to reach Gangotri (3,048 m). Visit Gangotri Temple, spend time by the Bhagirathi River, and drive back to Uttarkashi for night stay.

Day 6Uttarkashi to Guptkashi (220 km / 8–9 hrs)

Drive via Moolgarh and Lambgaon along the Mandakini River to Guptkashi. Visit the ancient Ardh Narishwar Temple; enjoy dinner and overnight stay.

Day 7Guptkashi to Kedarnath (30 km road + 19 km trek)

Drive to Sonprayag, transfer by local shuttle to Gaurikund, and commence the 19 km trek to Kedarnath (3,583 m). Attend evening darshan/aarti at Kedarnath Temple; overnight stay at Kedarnath.

Day 8Kedarnath to Guptkashi (19 km trek + 30 km road)

Attend morning pooja, have breakfast, and trek back down to Gaurikund/Sonprayag. Drive back to Guptkashi; rest in the evening, followed by dinner and hotel stay.

Day 9Guptkashi to Joshimath / Badrinath (215 km / 7 hrs)

Drive toward Badrinath; visit Tapt Kund, attend Badrivishal darshan and evening aarti. Explore Mana Village, Bhimkund, Vyas Gufa, Matamoorti, and the origin point of Saraswati River.

Day 10Badrinath to Rudraprayag via Joshimath (240 km)

Catch morning sunrise in Badrinath, have breakfast, and drive through Joshimath toward Rudraprayag. Check into hotel at Rudraprayag for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 11Rudraprayag to Delhi via Rishikesh & Haridwar (220 km / 8–9 hrs)

Depart toward Delhi via Haridwar; stop in Rishikesh to explore the Yoga Capital. Arrive back in Delhi by late evening/night, completing the yatra.

What the price covers

Included

Delhi-to-Delhi transport service for 9 Nights & 10 Days
9 nights hygienic accommodation on preferred sharing basis
18 meals: 9 Breakfasts and 9 Dinners (mix of North Indian menu)
Point-to-point sightseeing as per the itinerary
All toll taxes, parking fees, state permits, and driver allowances
Experienced support staff (guides, trek leaders)
Safety equipment (first aid medical kit, emergency oxygen cylinder)
Trekking permits and forest camping charges

Not included

Personal medical or travel insurance
Helicopter tickets, pony/palki charges, or local jeep fares at Sonprayag/Gaurikund
Lunches and transit meals
Monument/temple special pooja fees and entry tickets
AC operation in hilly sectors (per company policy, AC functions on plains only)

Where you sleep, how you move

Stay

9 nights accommodation in neat, clean, and hygienic hotels/guesthouses across Barkot, Uttarkashi, Guptkashi, Kedarnath, Badrinath/Joshimath, and Rudraprayag on twin/triple/quad sharing.

Transport

Delhi-to-Delhi dedicated group transport service for 9 Nights & 10 Days covering all transfers and point-to-point sightseeing (AC operational in plain areas; AC switched off in hills).

What to carry

Cancellation & refunds

Specific to this trip, because a permit-bound Himalayan departure cannot carry the same terms as a weekend by a river.

Full terms are in our refund & cancellation policy.

Meet your host

Tenzin Dolma

Based in Kaza, Spiti · 4 trips led

Grew up in Spiti and spent four winters working at a homestay in Langza. Knows which passes open early, which grandmother makes the best thukpa, and how to talk anyone through their first night at 4,200 metres.