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Sacred Himalayan Char Dham Yatra

A 12-day clockwise yatra to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath from Haridwar.

Package ref. SP-IP-00512 daysUttarakhand9 key stops

AT A GLANCE

Places along the way

01Haridwar
02Barkot
03Yamunotri
04Uttarkashi
05Gangotri
06Guptkashi
07Kedarnath
08Badrinath
09Rudraprayag

THE JOURNEY

Day by day

DAY 01

Arrive in Haridwar

Settle in and attend Har Ki Pauri Aarti if timing allows.

DAY 02

Drive toward Yamunotri

Travel to the Barkot area and rest before the shrine approach.

DAY 03

Yamunotri darshan

Travel to the trailhead and use an approved walking or assistance option.

DAY 04

Travel to Uttarkashi

Continue through the mountains with regular breaks.

DAY 05

Gangotri darshan

Visit Gangotri by road and return toward Uttarkashi.

DAY 06

Long drive to Guptkashi

Allow a full day through Garhwal and rest on arrival.

DAY 07

Kedarnath approach

Reach the approved trailhead and trek or use a confirmed permitted service.

DAY 08

Kedarnath darshan

Plan temple time around local access and weather; begin descent as arranged.

DAY 09

Return from Kedarnath

Complete the descent and transfer to a lower-altitude stay.

DAY 10

Drive to Badrinath

Travel via the Joshimath area and visit the shrine if access permits.

DAY 11

Return through Garhwal

Allow a full road day and overnight break.

DAY 12

Return and departure

Drive back to Haridwar for the agreed connection.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Trip details

Proposed inclusions

  • Custom route planning and travel coordination
  • Accommodation in the category agreed before booking
  • Ground transfers and guided visits specified in the final proposal
  • Destination guidance for the confirmed itinerary

Usually separate

  • Flights, trains and specialist transport unless specifically included
  • Entry tickets, park fees, permits and special darshan unless specifically included
  • Meals and optional activities outside the final proposal
  • Personal expenses and tips

Suggested travel style: Budget or luxury, with optional helicopter service. The final service level and inclusions are confirmed in a written proposal. This is a proposed itinerary, not a confirmed departure. Travel times, access, weather, tickets, permits and accommodation are checked for your dates before booking. Shrines open seasonally. Registration, health guidance, road access, helicopter seats and trek assistance must be confirmed; helicopter travel is optional and never guaranteed.

FAMILY & SENIOR TRAVEL

Plan temple days at your pace.

Flexible pace

Ask for fewer daily stops and time for meals and rest.

Suitable vehicle

We can quote a sedan, Innova-class vehicle or Tempo Traveller after checking your group size and luggage.

Access & darshan

Tell us if you need wheelchair support, battery-car access or senior darshan guidance. We check each temple’s current arrangements before booking.