Chardham Yatra

11 Days • Pilgrimage

Chardham Yatra

Trip Grade

Moderate (high-altitude temple towns; two walking sections)

Group Size

2–24 people

Best Season

May–Jun, Sep–Oct (temples closed in winter)

Meals

Breakfast and dinner daily; pure-vegetarian throughout

Accommodation

Simple but clean pilgrim lodges; standards are basic at Kedarnath

Trip Highlights

The full Uttarakhand Char Dham circuit — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath — arranged with unhurried acclimatisation, trusted lodges, and support on the two walking sections.

  • Darshan at all four dhams — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath
  • The source valleys of the Yamuna and the Ganga
  • Pony / palanquin arrangements for the Yamunotri and Kedarnath walks
  • A night in Rishikesh with the evening Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat

Group Pricing

Group Size Price per Person
All group sizes $1,250

Itinerary

1

Day 1

Arrive Haridwar / Rishikesh

Meet the group, evening Ganga Aarti, and a briefing on the days ahead.

2

Day 2

Drive to Barkot

Long mountain drive via Mussoorie toward the Yamunotri valley, overnight at Barkot.

3

Day 3

Yamunotri and back to Barkot

Drive to Janki Chatti and the 6km walk (pony available) to Yamunotri temple, returning to Barkot.

4

Day 4

Drive to Uttarkashi

Cross to the Bhagirathi valley; evening visit to Vishwanath temple in Uttarkashi.

5

Day 5

Gangotri and back to Uttarkashi

Day trip up to Gangotri (3,100m) for darshan at the source shrine of the Ganga.

6

Day 6

Drive to Guptkashi / Sitapur

Long transfer toward the Kedarnath valley.

7

Day 7

Kedarnath

Drive to Sonprayag / Gaurikund and trek 16km (pony, palanquin or helicopter option) to Kedarnath (3,580m); overnight near the temple.

8

Day 8

Return to Guptkashi

Morning darshan, then descend and drive back to Guptkashi.

9

Day 9

Drive to Badrinath

Drive via Joshimath to Badrinath (3,300m); evening aarti at the temple.

10

Day 10

Badrinath to Rudraprayag

Morning at Mana village near the Tibet border, then begin the return drive.

11

Day 11

Drive to Haridwar, departure

Final drive down to the plains and drop at Haridwar / Rishikesh.

What's Included

  • All ground transport by private vehicle for the full circuit
  • Accommodation (10 nights) on twin-sharing basis
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • Tour manager / pandit support throughout
  • All temple-town parking, permits and green tax

What's Not Included

  • Flights and rail to Haridwar / Dehradun
  • Pony, palanquin, and Kedarnath helicopter charges
  • Lunches
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses, VIP darshan and tips
Starting from $1,250 / person
Duration
11 Days
Category
Pilgrimage
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