Char Dham Yatra — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath

What this itinerary covers

• All four dhams with paced acclimatisation
• Helicopter option for Kedarnath
• Rishikesh & Haridwar Ganga aarti bookends

Indicative day-by-day plan

Access, timing, travel duration and supplier operation must be reconfirmed for the selected date.

1. 1

   Delhi → Rishikesh · Ganga aarti

   Drive from Delhi to Rishikesh (approx. 6 hours). Evening Ganga aarti at Triveni Ghat. Check in to hotel.

   Meal plan shown: Dinner

2. 2

   Rishikesh → Barkot (Yamunotri base)

   Drive to Barkot via Mussoorie and Kempty Falls (approx. 7 hours). Overnight at Barkot.

   Meal plan shown: Breakfast, Dinner

3. 3

   Yamunotri darshan · Return to Barkot

   Drive to Janki Chhat, then 6 km trek (or pony/palki) to Yamunotri temple. Darshan and holy-water collection. Return to Barkot.

   Meal plan shown: Breakfast, Dinner

4. 4

   Barkot → Uttarkashi (Gangotri base)

   Drive to Uttarkashi (approx. 5 hours). Visit the Vishwanath temple at Uttarkashi if time permits.

   Meal plan shown: Breakfast, Dinner

5. 5

   Gangotri darshan · Return to Uttarkashi

   Drive to Gangotri (approx. 4 hours). Darshan at the Gangotri temple and a dip at the sacred ghat (subject to health and water conditions). Return to Uttarkashi.

   Meal plan shown: Breakfast, Dinner

6. 6

   Uttarkashi → Guptkashi (Kedarnath base)

   Long drive to Guptkashi (approx. 7–8 hours) through the Mandakini valley. Overnight at Guptkashi.

   Meal plan shown: Breakfast, Dinner

7. 7

   Kedarnath darshan

   Drive to Gaurikund, then 14 km trek (or pony/palki/helicopter) to Kedarnath. Darshan at the Kedarnath temple. Overnight near the temple (basic accommodation).

   Meal plan shown: Breakfast, Dinner

8. 8

   Kedarnath → Guptkashi / Pipalkoti

   Return trek to Gaurikund and drive to Pipalkoti or Joshimath (approx. 4–5 hours). Rest and recover.

   Meal plan shown: Breakfast, Dinner

9. 9

   Badrinath darshan

   Drive to Badrinath (approx. 2–3 hours). Darshan at the Badrinath temple. Visit Tapt Kund (hot spring) and Mana village (last Indian village before Tibet). Overnight at Badrinath.

   Meal plan shown: Breakfast, Dinner

10. 10

    Badrinath → Rudraprayag / Srinagar

    Depart Badrinath and drive to Rudraprayag or Srinagar (approx. 6–7 hours) through the Alaknanda valley.

    Meal plan shown: Breakfast, Dinner

11. 11

    Rudraprayag → Rishikesh → Delhi · Departure

    Drive to Rishikesh (approx. 5 hours). Optional Haridwar Ganga aarti. Continue to Delhi for onward flight or train. Trip concludes.

    Meal plan shown: Breakfast