Char Dham Yatra

Destinations: Yamunotri → Gangotri → Kedarnath → Badrinath
Base: Haridwar / Rishikesh (start & end point)
Best Time: May – June, September – October

📍 Day 1 – Haridwar / Rishikesh Arrival

• Arrival at Haridwar / Rishikesh
• Hotel check-in & rest
• Evening Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri
• Overnight: Haridwar / Rishikesh

📍 Day 2 – Haridwar → Barkot (Yamunotri Base)

• Drive from Haridwar → Barkot (~200 km, 8–9 hrs)
• Overnight stay at Barkot
• Overnight: Hotel / Guesthouse

📍 Day 3 – Yamunotri Darshan & Trek

• Morning drive / trek to Yamunotri Temple (~6 km trek from parking)
• Holy dip in hot water springs (optional)
• Return to Barkot
• Overnight: Barkot

📍 Day 4 – Barkot → Uttarkashi → Gangotri

• Drive via Uttarkashi (~120 km)
• Visit Gangotri Temple
• Evening free for local views
• Overnight: Gangotri

📍 Day 5 – Gangotri → Guptkashi / Kedarnath Base

• Drive Gangotri → Guptkashi (~200 km, 7–8 hrs)
• Check-in at hotel
• Rest & acclimatization
• Overnight: Guptkashi

📍 Day 6 – Kedarnath Darshan

• Early morning drive / helicopter to Kedarnath (weather dependent)
• Darshan of Kedarnath Temple
• Optional short trek around Kedarnath
• Return to Guptkashi / Gaurikund
• Overnight: Guptkashi

📍 Day 7 – Guptkashi → Badrinath

• Drive Guptkashi → Badrinath (~220 km, 9–10 hrs)
• Evening Badrinath Temple Darshan
• Overnight: Badrinath

📍 Day 8 – Badrinath Sightseeing

• Morning Tapt Kund holy dip
• Visit Mana Village, Vyas Gufa, and nearby attractions
• Evening free for prayers and photography
• Overnight: Badrinath

📍 Day 9 – Badrinath → Haridwar / Rishikesh Departure

• Drive back to Haridwar / Rishikesh (~320 km)
• Trip concludes

🌟 Yatra Highlights

• Holy pilgrimage to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath
• Trekking to Yamunotri & Kedarnath temples
• Scenic Himalayan river valleys
• Spiritual immersion & Ganga Aarti experience

⚠️ Important Notes

• Weather and road conditions may affect travel – check permits
• Trekking shoes & warm clothing required
• Helicopter services available for Kedarnath (optional, extra cost)
• Acclimatization is important for high-altitude temples

🎯 Perfect For

• Devotional travelers and pilgrims
• Group or family trips
• Spiritual and Himalayan exploration