🛕CHAR DHAM ITINERARY – 11N/12D
Destinations Covered: Delhi – Barkot – Yamunotri – Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Phata – Kedarnath – Badrinath – Rudraprayag – Haridwar – Delhi
The Char Dham Yatra is one of the most sacred pilgrimages in India, encompassing four holy shrines nestled in the majestic Himalayas—Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. Each site represents a unique spiritual significance: Yamunotri is the source of the revered Yamuna River; Gangotri marks the origin of the sacred Ganga; Kedarnath, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, is dedicated to Lord Shiva; and Badrinath, the abode of Lord Vishnu, completes the divine circuit
🗓 Day 1: Delhi – Barkot (Yamunotri Base) [Approx. 400 km / 10-11 hrs]
- Early morning departure from Delhi.
- Drive via Mussoorie with scenic hill views.
- Reach Barkot by evening.
- Overnight stay in Barkot.
🗓 Day 2: Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot [32 km drive + 6 km trek (one side)]
- Drive to Janki Chatti in the morning.
- Start trek to Yamunotri Temple, dedicated to Goddess Yamuna.
- After darshan, return to Barkot.
- Overnight stay in Barkot.
🗓 Day 3: Barkot – Uttarkashi / Harsil [Approx. 100 km / 4-5 hrs]
- Drive to Uttarkashi or Harsil.
- En route, visit the ancient Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
- Check-in to hotel and rest.
- Overnight stay in Uttarkashi or Harsil.
🗓 Day 4: Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi [Approx. 100 km one way / 3-4 hrs]
- Early morning drive to Gangotri Temple.
- Attend darshan and experience the divine aura of River Ganga.
- Return to Uttarkashi / Harsil.
- Overnight stay in Uttarkashi or Harsil.
🗓 Day 5: Uttarkashi – Phata [Approx. 230 km / 8-9 hrs]
- Drive to Phata, a base for Kedarnath Yatra (helicopter or trekking).
- En route, enjoy the scenic views of Tehri Dam.
- Check-in and relax.
- Overnight stay in Phata.
🗓 Day 6: Phata – Kedarnath [By Helicopter or Trek]
- Early morning departure to Kedarnath by helicopter / drive to Sonprayag & start 16 km trek.
- Visit the sacred Kedarnath Temple (One of the 12 Jyotirlingas).
- Overnight stay in Kedarnath (basic accommodation).
🗓 Day 7: Kedarnath – Phata (Return)
- Early morning darshan (if missed on Day 6).
- Return to Phata via helicopter or trek.
- Rest and recuperate.
- Overnight stay in Phata.
🗓 Day 8: Phata – Badrinath [Approx. 220 km / 7-8 hrs]
- Depart for Badrinath, via Joshimath.
- Visit the holy Badrinath Temple, Mana Village, Vyas Gufa, and more.
- Overnight stay in Badrinath.
🗓 Day 9: Badrinath – Rudraprayag [Approx. 150 km / 4-5 hrs]
- Morning darshan (if pending).
- Drive through the confluence towns to Rudraprayag.
- Overnight stay in Rudraprayag.
🗓 Day 10: Rudraprayag – Haridwar [Approx. 150 km / 4-5 hrs]
- Drive towards Haridwar, en route enjoy scenic landscapes.
- Visit Triveni Ghat for Ganga Aarti.
- Overnight stay in Haridwar.
🗓 Day 11: Haridwar – Delhi [Approx. 250 km / 6-7 hrs]
- Morning after breakfast, depart for Delhi.
- Arrive by evening.
- Overnight stay in Delhi (optional).
🗓 Day 12: Departure from Delhi
- Proceed for onward journey after breakfast.
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End of a spiritually enriching Chardham Yatra.
✅ Inclusions:
- Accommodation in clean and comfortable hotels.
- Daily breakfast & dinner.
- All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle.
- All tolls, parking, fuel charges & driver allowances.
- Helicopter booking assistance for Kedarnath (ticket cost extra).
- All applicable hotel taxes.
❌ Exclusions:
- Airfare/train tickets.
- Helicopter ticket charges.
- Palki, pony, or doli charges during treks.
- Entrance fees to monuments or temples.
- Personal expenses: laundry, shopping, tips, etc.
- Any other item not mentioned in the inclusions.