Uttarakhand

Char Dham Yatra

Starting Point: Haridwar

Trip Overview Facts

Trip NameChar Dham Yatra

Duration9 Days / 8 Nights

Adventure TypeBackpacking Trip

Starts FromHaridwar

Best SeasonsSummer, Autumn

CountryIndia

Max Altitude11,755 ft / 3,583 m (Kedarnath, the highest point on the circuit)

Trip GradeModerate

Trail TypeSnow Trails & Forest Canopy Walks & Pilgrim Routes

Location StateUttarakhand

Ends AtHaridwar

Nearest Rail HeadDehradun Railway Station (DDN)

Nearest AirportJolly Grant Airport, Dehradun

Free rescheduling up to 15 days before batch start

Registration Fee

₹24,999+5% GST/ person

Ex-Haridwar / Rishikesh / Dehradun

4 Sacred Dhams — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath
5 Prayag Sangams
Surya Kund, Yamunotri
Bhagirathi River origin, Gangotri

About Char Dham Yatra

Char Dham Yatra is the most sacred pilgrimage circuit of Uttarakhand and one of the most important Yatras of Hinduism. Located in the Garhwal Himalayas, the Yatra covers four holy shrines — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath — at altitudes between roughly 10,000 and 11,755 ft, over 8 Nights / 9 Days from Haridwar to Haridwar.

Highlights

4 Sacred Dhams — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath
5 Prayag Sangams
Surya Kund, Yamunotri
Bhagirathi River origin, Gangotri
Kedarnath Jyotirlinga darshan
Tapt Kund hot spring, Badrinath
Mana Village — the last village of India
Ganga & Yamuna river origins

Why this trip

All four Dhams in one circuit

Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath — the four shrines together believed to lead to Moksha — are covered end to end in a single 8N/9D departure from Haridwar.

Built for families and first-time yatris

Easy to moderate by road, with pony, palki, doli and helicopter options available at Yamunotri and Kedarnath for those who can't trek. Many yatris above 70 complete it every year.

One of the fastest complete circuits

8 Nights / 9 Days is the fastest way to cover all four Dhams without dropping a shrine.

Places you will see

Yamunotri: The westernmost Dham at 10,804 ft, reached by a 6 km trek each way from Janki Chatti. Surya Kund's hot spring sits beside the temple — a dip here is believed to protect against untimely death.

Gangotri: The origin of the Bhagirathi River at 10,055 ft, reached entirely by road through the Harsil Valley — no trek required. The temple stands right beside the river.

Kedarnath: The soul of the Yatra and one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, at 11,755 ft — reached by a 16 km trek each way from Gaurikund.

Badrinath: The abode of Lord Vishnu at 10,170 ft, between the Nar and Narayan peaks. Includes a bath at the Tapt Kund hot spring and a visit to Mana Village, the last village of India.

Route: Haridwar → Barkot → Yamunotri → Uttarkashi → Gangotri → Sonprayag → Kedarnath → Badrinath → Haridwar
Distance: ~1,550 km by road + 44 km trek (12 km Yamunotri + 32 km Kedarnath round trip)
Best season: May–June and September–October
Winter: closed November to April — idols moved to their winter abodes
Monsoon: July–August is a landslide-prone stretch of road and is best avoided

Ideal for: Family, senior citizens, couples, first-time yatris and anyone on a Moksha Yatra.

All four temples close from November to April due to heavy snowfall, when the idols are moved to their winter abodes — Yamunotri to Kharsali, Gangotri to Mukhba, Kedarnath to Ukhimath and Badrinath to Joshimath. July–August falls in the monsoon and is a landslide-prone stretch of road in Uttarakhand, best avoided. Char Dham registration and e-pass assistance is arranged for you as part of this package, but you must carry your Aadhaar Card.

Day-by-day Schedule

Pickup from Haridwar Railway Station at 7 AM.
Drive via Dehradun, Mussoorie, Kempty Fall and Damta — 180 km, 7-8 hours.
Evening arrival in Barkot; check in to your hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay at Barkot.

What's Included & What's Not

8 nights hotel accommodationtriple / quad sharing
8 breakfasts and 8 dinnerspure vegetarian
All transportation Haridwar to HaridwarDzire / Ertiga / Tempo Traveller as per group size
Driver allowancetoll tax, parking and fuel
Yatra manager support
Char Dham registration and e-pass assistance
All inner line permits

Eligibility & Fitness

Trip DifficultyModerate

Age 12+ yrs

Preparation Guidelines

Graded Moderate. Days are built around drives, sightseeing stops and short walks, so a baseline level of everyday fitness is enough — no prior trekking experience is required.

This itinerary is open to travellers aged 12 and above. Travellers with a cardiac history, chronic knee trouble or reduced mobility should tell us at the time of booking so we can plan the pace and the stops around them.

Eligibility

Open to family, senior citizens, couples and first-time yatris
Highest point: Kedarnath Temple at 11,755 ft / 3,583 m
Two short treks required — 6 km to Yamunotri and 16 km to Kedarnath, each way
Senior citizens can complete the trek portions by pony, palki/doli or helicopter — many yatris above 70 do it every year

Fitness Requirement

Comfortable with a 6 km trek to Yamunotri and a 16 km trek to Kedarnath, each way
Able to handle long travel days — some drives run 8-10 hours
Pony, palki, doli or helicopter options are available at Yamunotri and Kedarnath for those who prefer not to trek

Char Dham Yatra Departure Batches

Choose your preferred 9-day departure batch.

Departure dates for this itinerary are set on request — tell us when you want to travel and we will confirm a batch.

Pricing Options

Pick the option you are booking under.

₹24,999 + 5% GST ex-Haridwar / Rishikesh / Dehradun. ₹26,999 + 5% GST for Delhi to Delhi.

Option	Group	Vehicle	Sharing	Per person
Ex-Haridwar / Rishikesh / Dehradun	Ex-Haridwar	By group size	Triple / quad	₹24,999
Ex-Delhi (Delhi to Delhi)	Ex-Delhi	By group size	Triple / quad	₹26,999

How to Reach Char Dham Yatra

The Yatra starts and ends at Haridwar / Rishikesh. All travel from Haridwar to Haridwar is included in this 8N/9D package — you only need to reach Haridwar, where pickup is from the railway station at 7 AM on Day 1.

By AirNearest AirportJolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (DED)

45 km from Haridwar, with daily flights from Delhi and Mumbai. From the airport, take a taxi or bus to Haridwar, about 1.5 hours.

By TrainNearest Railway StationHaridwar Junction (HW)

Well connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Lucknow, with overnight trains from Delhi taking 6-7 hours. Rishikesh station is 25 km from Haridwar.

By RoadRouteDelhi to Haridwar via NH334

About 230 km and 5-6 hours by road from Delhi. Daily Volvo buses run from Kashmiri Gate ISBT, Delhi, to Haridwar.

Road Route

Haridwar / Rishikesh
Barkot
Yamunotri
Uttarkashi
Gangotri
Sonprayag
Kedarnath
Badrinath
Haridwar

Total Distance~1,550 km by road + 44 km trek

Duration8 Nights / 9 Days

PickupHaridwar Railway Station7:00 AM, Day 1

DropHaridwar9:00 PM, Day 9

Getting to each Dham after Haridwar: Yamunotri — drive to Janki Chatti (220 km), then a 6 km trek one side; Gangotri — drive from Uttarkashi (100 km), temple is 500m from parking, no trek; Kedarnath — drive to Gaurikund (30 km), then a 16 km trek one side, or helicopter from Phata/Sersi/Guptkashi; Badrinath — direct drive to within 100m of the temple, no trek.

Trip Essentials Packing List

What to carry

40–60 L rucksack with rain cover
Hot and cold water bottle
Personal medical kit
Snacks — energy bars, dry fruit and ORS
3 t-shirts
1 fleece jacket
1 down jacket

1 raincoat or poncho
Thermal inners, upper and lower
2 trek pants
1 pair gloves
Sun cap and woollen cap
UV-protected sunglasses
4 pairs socks and 1 pair woollen socks

Hand sanitiser
Toilet paper
Lip balm
Neck gaiter or buff
Aadhaar Card (mandatory for Char Dham registration)

Trip Photo Album

Trail, campsite and summit shots from past batches.

9 Photos

Cancellation & Voucher Policy

Cancel 30 or more days before travel and a 25% cancellation fee applies. Between 15 and 30 days, 50%. Within 15 days of departure, 100% — no refund.

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Trek Reviews & Videos

Ananya RoyVerified Trekker • Jan 2026

"Summiting Char Dham Yatra with TripMySoul was a dream come true! The guide team carried oxygen tanks and checked our SpO2 twice daily. Food at high camp was fresh and hot!"

Vikramaditya SinghExperienced Hiker • Dec 2025

"The campsite management and safety protocols on Char Dham Yatra are top notch. Triple-layer sleeping bags kept us warm even at -8°C at night!"

Pooja SharmaWomen Only Batch Trekker • Nov 2025

"Joined the Women-Only batch and felt completely safe and empowered! Our female trek leader was super supportive during steep incline sections."

Rohan KulkarniSolo Traveler • Oct 2025

"Clear instructions from base camp to summit ridge. TripMySoul's logistics and transport coordination made the journey seamless."

Official Trip Guide

Trip Article & Written Guide

The Complete Guide to Char Dham Yatra: Trail Contours, Campsites & Preparation

Everything you need to know about preparing for Char Dham Yatra. Deep-dive analysis of altitude sickness prevention, terrain contours, camp temperature ranges, and gear checklist.

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