About this yatra
Char Dham is the yatra every Hindu family dreams of doing once — the four sacred abodes in the Garhwal Himalayas, each with its own river, its own story and its own climb. It is also a yatra where planning decides everything: road conditions, registration, darshan timings, and where you stay each night.
We plan Char Dham in the traditional order — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath — from Haridwar, with enough nights in between so that elders are never rushed. Mandatory Uttarakhand registration is done by us, pony, palki or helicopter is arranged wherever the climb is hard, and a tour manager stays with the group from the first aarti to the last.
Highlights
- Darshan at all four dhams in the traditional order
- Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar
- Helicopter option for Kedarnath
- Mana — the last village of India — near Badrinath
- Mandatory yatra registration done by our team
- Comfortable riverside hotels, breakfast and dinner included
Day-by-day plan
A sample plan — we adjust it to your dates, group and comfort.
Arrive Haridwar · Ganga Aarti
Pickup from Haridwar station or Delhi. Evening Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri, then yatra briefing at the hotel.
Haridwar → Barkot
Drive via Mussoorie and Kempty Falls to Barkot, the base for Yamunotri.
Yamunotri darshan
Drive to Janki Chatti and walk 6 km (pony/palki available) to Yamunotri. Snan at Surya Kund, darshan, and back to Barkot.
Barkot → Uttarkashi
Drive along the Bhagirathi to Uttarkashi. Evening darshan at Kashi Vishwanath temple.
Gangotri darshan
Day trip to Gangotri through Harsil valley. Snan in the Bhagirathi and darshan of Maa Ganga. Return to Uttarkashi.
Uttarkashi → Guptkashi
Long but beautiful drive via Tehri lake to Guptkashi / Sitapur. Early rest for the Kedarnath day.
Kedarnath
Trek 16 km from Gaurikund (pony/palki available) or fly by helicopter. Evening aarti and night stay at Kedarnath.
Kedarnath darshan → Guptkashi
Early morning darshan of Baba Kedarnath, visit Bhairavnath, and return to Guptkashi.
Guptkashi → Badrinath
Drive via Joshimath to Badrinath. Snan at Tapt Kund and evening darshan of Badri Vishal.
Mana village → Rudraprayag
Morning darshan, visit Mana village, Vyas Gufa and Bheem Pul. Drive down to Rudraprayag / Srinagar.
Return to Haridwar
Drive via Devprayag — the sangam of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi — to Haridwar. Yatra complete. Jai Badri Vishal.
Char Dham temple opening dates are announced every year around Akshaya Tritiya. We plan your yatra around the official dates and current road advisories.
What's included
Included
- 10 nights in clean, checked hotels (twin/triple sharing)
- Pure vegetarian breakfast and dinner
- AC tempo traveller / car for the full route
- Mandatory Uttarakhand Char Dham registration
- Tour manager with every group departure
- Daily WhatsApp updates to your family
- All toll, parking and driver charges
Not included
- Pony, palki or helicopter charges (we book, you pay actual)
- Lunch and personal food orders
- Temple donations and special puja fees
- Travel insurance
Questions about Char Dham Yatra
What is the best time for Char Dham Yatra?
May–June and mid-September to October are the most comfortable months. July–August is monsoon season with a higher risk of landslides; we advise families with elders to avoid it.
Is Char Dham Yatra safe for senior citizens?
Yes — most of our Char Dham yatris are above 60. We keep a slow pace, choose hotels with easy access, and arrange pony, palki or helicopter for Yamunotri and Kedarnath.
Is registration compulsory for Char Dham?
Yes, registration with the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board is mandatory for every yatri. We complete it for you using your Aadhaar details.
Can we do Char Dham by helicopter?
Yes. We offer a road yatra with helicopter for Kedarnath only, and also full Char Dham helicopter packages from Dehradun for families who want the shortest, easiest option.
