Char Dham Yatra
All four Himalayan dhams in order, Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath, with registration, helicopter or pony options and rest stops for the altitude.
Trip at a glance
- Duration11 days / 10 nights
- Starts inHaridwar
- RouteHaridwar · Yamunotri · Gangotri · Kedarnath ·…
- Places6 destinations
- StateUttarakhand, India
- Ideal forPilgrimage tours, Senior-friendly holidays
- Trip stylePrivate, customisable
- Package codeNX-1KKDHZ
Best time to visit: October to March




Trip overview
All four Himalayan dhams in order, Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath, with registration, helicopter or pony options and rest stops for the altitude.
The route spends 1 night in Haridwar, 2 nights in Yamunotri, 2 nights in Gangotri, 2 nights in Kedarnath, 2 nights in Badrinath and 1 night in Rishikesh, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits pilgrimage tours and senior-friendly holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Haridwar
- Arrive via Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (DED) and transfer to your hotel
- Check in and settle in
- Later: Mansa Devi Temple: Hilltop temple reached by ropeway
Day 2Haridwar to Yamunotri
- Travel from Haridwar to Yamunotri by private vehicle, with stops on the way
- Check in at your Yamunotri hotel
- Yamunotri Temple: Shrine of Goddess Yamuna at the river's source
Day 3Yamunotri: Divya Shila and Holy dip in the hot springs
- Divya Shila: Rock pillar worshipped before entering the temple
- Holy dip in the hot springs
Day 4Yamunotri to Gangotri
- Travel from Yamunotri to Gangotri by private vehicle
- Check in at your Gangotri hotel
- Evening aarti at the temple
Day 5Gangotri: Kashi Vishwanath temple at Uttarkashi and Bhagirath Shila
- Kashi Vishwanath temple at Uttarkashi
- Bhagirath Shila: Rock where King Bhagirath is said to have meditated
Day 6Gangotri to Kedarnath
- Travel from Gangotri to Kedarnath by private vehicle
- Check in at your Kedarnath hotel
- Kedarnath Temple: Ancient stone Shiva temple
Day 7Kedarnath: Bhairavnath Temple and Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi
- Bhairavnath Temple: Guardian deity above the temple
- Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi: Memorial behind the temple
Day 8Kedarnath to Badrinath
- Travel from Kedarnath to Badrinath by private vehicle
- Check in at your Badrinath hotel
- Tapt Kund: Hot springs below the temple
Day 9Badrinath: Temple darshan and Mana Village
- Temple darshan
- Mana Village: Last village before the Tibet border
Day 10Badrinath to Rishikesh
- Travel from Badrinath to Rishikesh by private vehicle, with stops on the way
- Check in at your Rishikesh hotel
- Triveni Ghat: Evening Ganga aarti
Day 11Depart from Rishikesh
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (DED) for your journey home
How this version is planned
- Darshan and aarti timings planned around temple hours
- Online darshan or registration booked through official channels where available
- Comfortable pace and short walks planned for elders
- Dress codes and rules for each shrine shared before you go
- Two- or three-night stays to limit hotel changes
This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.
Good to know
- Haridwar: Reach Har Ki Pauri at least an hour before aarti to get a good spot on the ghat.
- Yamunotri: Registration is compulsory for all Char Dham pilgrims; we complete it for you before the trip.
- Gangotri: Rest a night at Uttarkashi or Harsil on the way up to adjust to the altitude.
- Kedarnath: Registration with the state government is mandatory; helicopter seats are sold only on the official IRCTC portal.
- Badrinath: Spend a night at Joshimath or Pipalkoti on the way up to break the long drive.
- Rishikesh: Book rafting with a licensed operator and choose the 16 km stretch from Shivpuri for first-timers.
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UttarakhandHaridwar
Haridwar is one of Hinduism's seven holiest cities and the place where the Ganga enters the plains.
UttarakhandYamunotri
Yamunotri, source of the Yamuna, is the first of the Char Dham shrines.
UttarakhandGangotri
Gangotri, the second Char Dham shrine, is where Goddess Ganga is said to have descended to earth.
UttarakhandKedarnath
Kedarnath is one of the twelve jyotirlingas and part of the Char Dham pilgrimage, set beneath snow peaks at about 3,580 metres.
UttarakhandBadrinath
Badrinath is one of the four Char Dham shrines and a temple to Vishnu, set between the Nar and Narayan peaks on the Alaknanda river at about 3,100 metres.
UttarakhandRishikesh
Rishikesh, where the Ganga leaves the Himalaya, is the yoga capital of the world and the place the Beatles came to study meditation.
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