Char Dham, Amarnath & Himalayan Yatras
Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath, plus Vaishno Devi and Amarnath.
Char Dham, Amarnath & Himalayan Yatras at a glance
- Itineraries11
- In India11 itineraries
- Destinations13 places
- Trip lengths3 to 11 days
- Trip stylePrivate, customisable
- Best suited toFamilies travelling with elders
- Also suitsFirst-time Himalayan pilgrims
The Himalayan yatras are the most demanding pilgrimages in India, and the most rewarding. The four dhams of Uttarakhand open on Akshaya Tritiya in April or May and close around Diwali, Vaishno Devi is open all year, and the Amarnath cave is open only for a few weeks in July and August.
We handle the compulsory registrations, book helicopter seats to Kedarnath where available, and plan overnight stops so that no day has too much driving on mountain roads. Ponies, palkis and porters can be arranged at the trailheads.
Char Dham, Amarnath & Himalayan Yatras: 11 itineraries
11D / 10NHaridwar · Yamunotri · Gangotri · KedarnathChar 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.
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7D / 6NHaridwar · Kedarnath · Badrinath · RishikeshKedarnath & Badrinath Do Dham Yatra
Two of the Char Dham shrines with state registration, helicopter options for Kedarnath and planned rest stops on the mountain roads.
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4D / 3NHaridwar · KedarnathKedarnath Yatra
A focused Kedarnath trip from Haridwar with registration support and the choice of trek, pony or helicopter.
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4D / 3NHaridwar · RishikeshHaridwar & Rishikesh Pilgrimage
The Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri, Mansa Devi by ropeway and Rishikesh's temples and bridges.
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3D / 2NKatra (Vaishno Devi)Vaishno Devi Yatra
Two nights in Katra for the climb to the Bhawan with RFID registration, helicopter and battery-car options and the Bhairon ropeway.
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8D / 7NKatra (Vaishno Devi) · Srinagar · Gulmarg · PahalgamVaishno Devi & Kashmir
Begin with Mata Vaishno Devi, then continue into the valley for Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam.
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5D / 4NSrinagar · Pahalgam · Amarnath CaveAmarnath Yatra via Pahalgam
The traditional route from Pahalgam: Chandanwari, the Sheshnag lake camp and Panchtarni to the holy cave, on foot or by pony, with yatra registration, medical certificate guidance and a night in Srinagar.
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5D / 4NSrinagar · Sonamarg · Amarnath CaveAmarnath Yatra via Baltal
The shorter, steeper route: base at Sonamarg, the 14 km trail from Baltal to the holy cave by foot, pony or palki, and back the same or next day, with registration help and a night in Srinagar.
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4D / 3NSrinagar · Sonamarg · Amarnath CaveAmarnath Yatra by Helicopter
Helicopter from Neelgrath near Baltal to Panchtarni, then the last 6 km to the cave by pony or palki, for devotees who want the least walking; seats are booked through the Shrine Board's approved operators.
View itinerary →7D / 6NKatra (Vaishno Devi) · Srinagar · Pahalgam · Amarnath CaveVaishno Devi & Amarnath Yatra
Darshan at Mata Vaishno Devi from Katra, then on to Kashmir for the Amarnath Yatra by the Pahalgam route, with both registrations handled for you.
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5D / 4NRishikesh · ChoptaChopta, Tungnath & Chandrashila Trek
A night by the Ganga in Rishikesh, then three nights at Chopta for the climb to Tungnath, the highest Shiva temple, the Chandrashila summit and Deoria Tal.
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Planned with reverence
Darshan and prayer timings
We plan each day around opening hours, aarti, Mass or prayer times, and book darshan, puja or VIP entry where the temple allows it.
Paced for elders
Fewer hotel changes, ground-floor or lift rooms on request, wheelchairs, ponies, palkis or helicopters where available.
Food that respects your faith
Pure vegetarian, Jain, satvik or halal meals arranged where possible, and we tell you honestly where options are limited.
Registrations and permits
Char Dham and Amarnath registration, Inner Line and Tibet permits, and medical certificates where they are required.
Places on these journeys
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.
Jammu & KashmirKatra (Vaishno Devi)
Katra is the base for the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in India, set in a cave about 12 km up the Trikuta hills.
Jammu & KashmirSrinagar
Srinagar is Kashmir's summer capital, known for Dal Lake's houseboats and shikaras, Mughal gardens laid out by emperors, and floating vegetable markets at dawn.
Jammu & KashmirGulmarg
Gulmarg, the meadow of flowers, is a high resort at about 2,650 metres.
Jammu & KashmirPahalgam
Pahalgam sits where the Lidder river runs through pine forest, and it is the base for the Amarnath Yatra.
Jammu & KashmirAmarnath Cave
The holy cave of Amarnath, at about 3,880 metres in the Kashmir Himalaya, shelters a lingam of ice that forms naturally each year and is worshipped as Lord Shiva.
Jammu & KashmirSonamarg
Sonamarg, the meadow of gold, lies on the road to Ladakh beside the Sindh river, with the Thajiwas Glacier a short pony ride away.
Char Dham, Amarnath & Himalayan Yatras: common questions
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Pahalgam or Baltal: which Amarnath route is better?
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