ItineRary for chardham yatra Package

Standard itinerary of Char Dham Yatra Package 2024

Short Tour Itinerary: –

Day 01: Haridwar – Barkot

Day 02: Barkot – Syanachatti – Yamunotri – Syanachatti – Barkot

Day 03: Barkot – Uttarkashi

Day 04: Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi

Day 05: Uttarkashi – Guptkashi

Day 06: Guptkashi – Gaurikund – Kedarnath

Day07: Kedarnath – Gaurikund – Guptkashi

Day 08: Guptkashi – Chopta – Badrinath                

Day 09: Badrinath- Joshimath Auli- Joshimath- Rudraprayag

Day 10: Rudraprayag- Dev Prayag – Rishikesh/Haridwar/Dehradun Airport.

Main Sightseeing: Kempty fall, Shiv Gufa, Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Uttarkashi & Guptkashi), Harsil, Radi Top, Chopta, Panch Prayag, Joshimath, Auli (By Cable car at your own cost), Govindghat (Way to Hemkund and Valley of Flowers.) Mana Village, Dev Prayag, Rudraprayag, Karan Prayag, Nand Prayag, Vishnu Prayag, Rishikesh.

Chardham Route Map:

Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Haridwar – Barkot (210kms/7-8hrs drive one way) Height: 1352 MTS.

Meet our driver at Haridwar, the train station, or the bus stand. We will drive to Barkot, stopping at Mussoorie Lake and Kempty Fall along the way. After that, we’ll head straight to Barkot. Check in to your pre-booked hotel and stay overnight in Barkot. This is part of our Chardham Yatra package. This is part of our Chardham Yatra package.

Mussoorie: – Mussoorie got its name from a local shrub called Mansur. Indians often call the town Mansuri. In 1803, the Gorkhas, led by Amar Singh Thapa, took over Garhwal and Dehra, establishing Mussoorie. A war between the Gorkhas and the British started on 1 November 1814. The Gorkhas left Mussoorie by 1815, and by 1819, it became part of Saharanpur district.

Barkot Weather In summer, the weather is usually nice with temperatures ranging from 25 to 30 degrees Celsius. In winter, days are cool and nights are cold, with temperatures ranging from 10 to 5 degrees Celsius.

Day 02: Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot {36kms drive & 6kms Trek (one side)} Height: 3235 MTS.

In the morning, after breakfast, we’ll drive to Janki Chatti or Phoolchatti. From there, we’ll start our trek to Yamunotri, which is about 6 kilometres away. You can walk, ride a horse, or use a palanquin, but you’ll need to pay for it yourself. After bathing in the warm waters of Jamunabai Kund and getting a glimpse of the Yamuna river, we’ll trek back to Janki Chatti. Later, we’ll drive to Barkot for an overnight stay. This is part of our Chardham Yatra package.

Yamunotri Temple: Maharani Gularia of Jaipur constructed the temple during the 1800s.. It has been destroyed twice in the 20th century and rebuilt each time. At Yamunotri, people can cook rice by wrapping it in a cloth and dipping it in the hot water of Taptkund. Pilgrims take this cooked rice home as “Prasad”. You can offer a Pooja to Divya Shila near the temple.

Surya Kund: There are many hot springs near the temple that flow into several pools. The most important one is Surya Kund.

Divya Shila: Divya Shila is a rock pillar that people worship before going into the Yamunotri Temple.

 Yamunotri Weather– n the summer, the highest temperature is 18 degrees Celsius, and the lowest is 10 degrees Celsius. The days are comfortably cool, but the nights are cold.

Day 03: Barkot- Uttarkashi (100kms/4hrs drive one way) Height: 1352 MTS.

After breakfast in the morning, drive to Uttarkashi. On the way, stop to visit Shiv Gufa. Once you arrive in Uttarkashi, visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in the city. Then, check into your hotel and relax for the rest of the day. Spend the night in Uttarkashi. This is part of our Chardham Yatra package.

Uttarkashi has many ashrams and temples. The town’s name shows its similarity to and location north of Kashi (Varanasi). Like Varanasi, Uttarkashi is also located on the banks of the River Ganga.

Shivgufa: Shivgufa is a small temple located between Shivkhori, Barkot, and Uttarkashi. Most devotees visit this temple before continuing their journey to Uttarkashi.

Vishwanath temple – The Vishwanath Temple is one of the oldest Shiva temples in Northern India, rebuilt in 1857 by Maharani Khaneti Devi in an ancient style. Located in the town centre, it features a large iron trident that has been worshiped for ages.

The temple complex also includes shrines to Ganesh, Sakshi Gopal, and Markandeya Rishi. Special prayers and rituals are held in the morning and evening. According to the Skanda Purana, Uttarkashi is called “Saumya Varanasi,” the home of Lord Shiva in Kaliyug and one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.

Shakti temple – In front of the Vishwanath temple is the Shakti temple, which has a large trident about 6 meters tall and 90 cm around at the base. The top part looks like it’s made of iron, and the bottom part is made of copper. According to legends, Goddess Durga threw this trident at demons, which is how it got its name. It has been standing here ever since.

Uttarkashi Weather – Summers are usually hot with temperatures between 30-35°C, but the nights are nice. Winters are cold.

 Day 04: Uttarkashi Gangotri Uttarkashi (100kms/3-4 hrs each side) Height: 3048 MTS.

After breakfast, drive to Gangotri. Take a break at Gangnani to enjoy a holy bath in Garam Kund. Continue through the scenic Harsil Valley, known for its beauty, Deodar trees, mountains, and apple gardens. At Gangotri, take a holy dip in the river Ganges, perform Pooja and Darshan, and relax. Then, head back to Uttarkashi for the night. This is part of our Chardham Yatra package.

Harsil: – Harsil, known as the Mini Switzerland of India, is a village located by the Bhagirathi River in Uttarakhand. It’s on the route to Gangotri, a Hindu pilgrimage site in Uttarkashi district.

Harsil is a hill station 78 km from Uttarkashi and 30 km from Gangotri National Park, sitting 9,005 ft (2,745 metres) above sea level. It’s famous for its beautiful scenery and apple production.

Gangotri Temple: The temple was built by Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in the 18th century and is located on the right bank of the Bhagirathi River.

Gangotri Weather In summer, temperatures in Gangotri range from 10° to 20° Celsius, so bring light woollens. In winter, it’s very cold and snowy, and pilgrimage centres are closed due to heavy snowfall.

Day 05: Uttarkashi Guptkashi (220kms/8-9hrs drive one way) Height: 1319 MTS.

After breakfast, drive to Guptkashi through Moolgarh and Lambgoan. On the way, you can see the beautiful Mandakini River at Tilwara, which flows from Kedarnath. Follow the river to reach Guptkashi, visit the ArdhNarishwar Temple, and check into your hotel. Stay overnight in Guptkashi. This is part of our Chardham Yatra package.

Guptkashi: – Guptkashi means “Hidden Kashi.” According to mythology, when the Pandavas brothers were searching for Shiva, he hid in Guptkashi before moving to Kedarnath, where they finally found him.

There are also practical connections: the priests from Kedarnath live in Guptkashi during winter, and after the Kedarnath temple closes for winter, the image of Kedarnath passes through Guptkashi on its way to Ukhimath, where it stays until spring.

Guptkashi Weather Nice in summer, with temperatures between 25-30 degrees Celsius, but cold in winter.

Day 06: Guptkashi – Kedarnath

After breakfast in the morning, drive to Sonprayag for the Kedarnath trek. You need to leave the hotel early. Overnight stay in Kedarnath.

By Helicopter: In the morning, our driver will take you to your booked helipad. After your return, our car will drop you off at the hotel to relax.

 By Trek: In the morning, our driver will take you to Sonprayag. From there, you’ll need to take a local jeep to Gaurikund, and then start your trek to Kedarnath. After your visit, just follow the same route back to Sonprayag.

Day 07: Kedarnath – Guptkashi.

Visit Kedarnath Temple in the morning for prayers, have breakfast, then check out of the hotel. Stay overnight in Guptkashi.

Kedarnath: Kedarnath is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, set in a beautiful location near the Kedarnath mountains. After the Pandavas won the Kurukshetra war, they felt guilty for killing their brothers and sought Lord Shiva’s forgiveness. To avoid them, Shiva transformed into a bull and hid in Kedarnath. When pursued, he sank into the ground, leaving his hump above.

Parts of him appeared in four other places: his arms at Tung Nath, face at Rudra Nath, belly at Mahadeshwar, and hair at Kalpesh war. Together, these five sites are known as Panch Kedar. For More Information Visit Kedarnath.

 Kedarnath Weather – Kedarnath is cold most of the year because it’s at a high altitude. Summers are cool, with temperatures around 20°C, so light woolen clothes are needed.

Winters are harsh, dropping to around 0°C and often bringing snow, which makes it a less popular time for tourists.

Day 08: Guptkashi Badrinath (220kms/9-10hrs) Height: 3133 MTS.

After breakfast, drive to Badrinath and check into the hotel upon arrival. Pilgrims can take a bath in Taptkund and visit Badrivishal for the evening Aarti. Brahamakapal is important for performing rituals for ancestors.

There are also interesting places to visit nearby, like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhim Kund, and the Saraswati River’s “Mukh,” all within 3 km of Badrinath. Stay overnight in Badrinath. 

Badrinath ji is one of the ‘Ancient Four Dham’s’ and one of the most celebrated pilgrimage spots of the country and is situated at an elevation of 3,133 meters, surrounded on both sides by the Nar and Narayan mountain ranges, with the impressive Neelkanth Peak in the background.

This revered spot was once carpeted with wild berries. That’s how the place got its name “Badri van,” which means “forest of berries.

Taptkund: Natural hot springs by the Alaknanda River are popular for bathing before visiting the Badrinath temple.

Mana Village: It’s the final village in India before Tibet, home to an Indo-Mongolian tribe.

Vasundhara: Vasundhara is a stunning waterfall located 5 km from Badrinath, with 2 km of the route accessible by car up to Mana.

BhimPul: On the other side of Mana village, a huge rock creates a natural bridge over the rushing Saraswati river. It offers an amazing view of the water crashing through the narrow gap underneath and is said to have been placed there by Bhim, the second eldest of the five Pandavas brothers.

Vyas Gufa (cave): Near Mana Village, there’s a rock cave where Ved Vyas is thought to have written the Mahabharata and other texts.

Badrinath Weather: The high will be about 18°C, and the low will be around 8°C. Warm and woollen clothes are hence required for a stay in Badrinath throughout the year. In winter, Badrinath often gets snowfall. Winter is very chilly with an average temperature of 5° Celsius. Because of the harsh weather, this time is usually not open for tourists.

Day 09: Badrinath, Joshimath, and Rudraprayag are 160 km away and take about 7 hours to drive one way. The elevation is 895 meters.

After breakfast, drive to Rudraprayag via Joshimath. Visit Narsingh Temple in Joshimath, then head back to Rudraprayag. Check into the hotel upon arrival and stay overnight. This is part of our Chardham Yatra package.

Joshimath is located on the slopes where the Alaknanda and Dhauliganga rivers meet. It’s one of the four ‘Maths’ set up by Adi Shankaracharya and serves as the winter home for Badrinath, where the idol is brought for worship. The town has several temples, with the most important being the Narsingh temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. People believe that as the deity’s left arm deteriorates, it signals the end of the Badrinath valley, and the Gods will move to the nearby Niti Valley at BhavishyaBadri.

Rudraprayag is one of the five confluences of the Alaknanda River, where the Alaknanda meets the Mandakini River. Kedarnath, a sacred town for Hindus, is 86 km away from Rudraprayag.

Rudraprayag Weather – In summer, it’s usually hot with temperatures between 35-40 degrees Celsius. In winter, the days are cool and the nights are cold, ranging from 20 to 5 degrees.

 Day 10: Rudraprayag Haridwar (165kms/5-6hr)

After breakfast, drive to Haridwar via Rishikesh. Rishikesh, known as the “place of sages,” is a spiritual town by the Ganga River, surrounded by the Himalayas. It’s named after the sage Raibhya Rishi, who meditated there. In Rishikesh, visit the temples and see Laxman Jhulla and Ram Jhulla before heading to Haridwar. This is part of our Chardham Yatra package.

Rishikesh: Rishikesh, named after Lord Vishnu, is a sacred city for Hindus in northern India, at the base of the Himalayas. It’s known as the “Yoga Capital of the World,” filled with ashrams and yoga classes. The Ganges River flows through the city, surrounded by hills. Rishikesh is also popular for white-water rafting, backpacking, and trekking in the Himalayas.