Core Himalayas

Deluxe Package for 9 Nights & 10 Days from Haridwar

Uttarakhand Char Dham Yatra

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Yamunotri Temple in Uttarakhand - The source of river Yamuna

Yamunotri Temple

Uttarakhand

Gangotri Temple in Uttarakhand - The sacred source of river Ganga

Gangotri Temple

Uttarakhand

Kedarnath Temple in Himalayas - One of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva

Kedarnath Temple

Uttarakhand

Badrinath Temple in Uttarakhand - The sacred abode of Lord Vishnu

Badrinath Temple

Uttarakhand

Package Overview

Dear Pilgrims,

Thank you for choosing us. We are glad to know that you have planned to travel to Uttarakhand Char Dham Yatra.

Embark on a soul-enriching pilgrimage through the sacred Chardham circuit, beginning and concluding in Haridwar. This revered journey takes you to the four holiest shrines - Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath, nestled amid the serene Himalayas. Start your spiritual quest in Haridwar, where the Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri sets the tone for a profound experience. Travel through picturesque landscapes, making your way to Yamunotri, the origin of the Yamuna River, followed by Gangotri, the sacred source of the Ganges River. Seek the divine blessings of Lord Shiva at Kedarnath, home to one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, and complete your journey at Badrinath, the sacred abode of Lord Vishnu. This Chardham Yatra is designed for a comfortable and spiritually fulfilling experience, allowing you to immerse yourself in devotion while witnessing the breathtaking beauty of Uttarakhand's Himalayan landscapes.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Haridwar to Barkot Drive. (200 km/8 hrs.)

  • On arrival pickup from Haridwar Railway Station and proceeds to Barkot.
  • Enroute you can visit the famous Kempty Falls. Kempty falls is the star attraction of Mussoorie.
  • On reaching Barkot, check-in to your hotel. Evening for your leisure.
  • Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 2: Barkot - Yamunotri Temple - Barkot (90 km/8 hrs)

  • Morning proceeds for Yamunotri.
  • From Jankichatti start your 6 km trek to Yamunotri. You can also hire palki or a horse for your trek. (Cost Not Included)
  • On your trek, you enjoy the sight of lush green valley and a variety of species of Himalayan shrubs.
  • Perform all the rituals and return back to Barkot.
  • Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 3: Barkot to Uttarkashi Drive (90 km/4 hrs.)

  • After having your breakfast, check out from the hotel.
  • Start your drive to your next destination, Uttarkashi on the way you can visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Uttarkashi, before Check in Hotel.
  • Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 4: Uttarkashi - Gangotri Temple - Uttarkashi (200 km/10hrs)

  • Early in the morning start driving towards Gangotri.
  • On The way visit, Jhala Valley, Lanka Bridge, Bharun Ghati and Harshil Valley.
  • On reaching Gangotri, perform Pooja and other rituals at Gangotri Temple and visit Surya Kund. Later, drive back to Uttarkashi.
  • Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 5: Uttarkashi to Sonprayag Drive (270 km/9 hrs.)

  • Leave for your next destination, Guptkashi after having your breakfast early in the morning.
  • On the way you can visit Chaurangi Khal/Tehri Dam. On reaching, check-in to the hotel.
  • Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 6: Sonprayag - Gaurikund - Kedarnath (16 km trek)

  • Get up early in the morning and check out from the hotel.
  • Start your drive to Gaurikund by sharing local jeeps from Sonprayag Shuttle Parking.
  • After reaching Gaurikund start trek to Kedarnath. (16 km)
  • To reach the temple, you can hire a palki or a horse. (Cost Not Included)
  • On reaching, check-in at the Lodge. Overnight stay at the Lodge in Kedarnath.

Day 7: Kedarnath - Sonprayag (16 km Trek Descend)

  • Get up before dawn, and reach the Kedarnath Temple by 4 AM.
  • Visit Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi, and Shri Bhairavanath Temple.
  • After Darshan and Puja, return to your respective Lodges.
  • Start with your trek from Kedarnath to Gaurikund and by jeeps to Sonprayag.
  • At Sonprayag, your vehicle awaits which will take you back to your hotel at Sonprayag.
  • Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 8: Sonprayag - Pipalkoti (140 km/7 hrs)

  • After having your breakfast in the morning, check out of the hotel.
  • Start driving towards your next destination, Pipalkoti.
  • En route, visit: Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath.
  • On reaching Pipalkoti, check-in to the hotel.
  • Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 9: Pipalkoti - Badrinath - Pipalkoti (150 km/8 hrs)

  • After having your breakfast early morning, start driving towards your next destination, Badrinath.
  • En route, visit Narsingh Temple, Vishnu Prayag and Hanuman Chatti Temple.
  • Visit Badrinath Temple for Darshan. Later, Visit major attractions of Badrinath such as Mana Village, Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, Keshav Prayag and origin of Saraswati River.
  • After visits, head back towards the Pipalkoti via Joshimath.
  • Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 10: Badrinath - Haridwar (240 km/9 hrs)

  • After breakfast, drive back to Haridwar.
  • You will arrive at Haridwar Railway Station by late evening around 7-8 pm. The Guest will part ways with fond memories.

Important Information

By Helicopter

Morning our driver will transfer you to your Helipad location (Phata, Guptkashi, Sersi etc.) as per helicopter ticket time. Kindly inform the driver timings of helicopter mentioned on the ticket previous day. Different aviation has different location for their helicopter service. Our driver will provide you both pick and drop to hotel to Helipad. At arrival in Kedarnath reach Kedarnath Temple. Visit Kedarnath Temple. After darshan return to the helipad. Take return flight. Our driver will pick up you from helipad and take you to your hotel.

By Trek

To reach Kedarnath by trekking route first you have to reach Gaurikund. We will drive to Sonprayag early in the morning after breakfast. Our car will drop to Sonprayag. From Sonprayag 5 kms drive to Gaurikund local jeep is available. This sharing basis jeeps guests can book directly at own cost. Gaurikund to Kedarnath is further 16 Kms trek. Horse / Pony / Palki is also available for trekking at Gaurikund. Guests can book that at own cost. Visit Kedarnath Temple. Later trek down to Gaurikund. Take jeep to Sonprayag at own cost. Our driver will pick up you from Sonprayag and take you to your hotel. There is a big parking issue so driver will park the vehicle at other place if his contact number is not working then you have to arrange other taxi or wait for your driver.

Package Inclusions

Note: Kedarnath stay will be very basic on sharing basis with normal bed and quilt - consider it a basic Dharamshala type room.