Char Dham Yatra from Haridwar - 9 Nights / 10 Days
The sacred Chardham Yatra in Uttarakhand is one of the most revered pilgrimages in India, covering the holy shrines of Yamunotri Temple, Gangotri Temple, Kedarnath Temple, and Badrinath Temple. Starting from Haridwar, this spiritually enriching journey takes you through scenic Himalayan landscapes, sacred rivers, ancient temples, and peaceful mountain towns. The yatra offers a perfect blend of devotion, natural beauty, and cultural heritage.
Tour Overview & Description
Duration : 9 Nights / 10 Days
Location : Uttarakhand
Best Season : May to June and September to October
Category : Cultural, Heritage and Religious
Covering : Barkot, Yamunotri, Uttarkashi, Gangotri, Guptkashi, Kedarnath, Gauri Kund, Badrinath, Rudrapryag
You can take it : As a private, personalised tour (tour dates would be of your choice)
Special About Tour :
This journey is not just a pilgrimage but a deeply spiritual experience through the Himalayas. From holy dips in sacred rivers to challenging treks and serene temple visits, every moment connects you with divine energy. The tour also includes picturesque drives through valleys like Harsil Valley, visits to ancient temples, and opportunities to witness the raw beauty of Himalayan landscapes. Summit Safari India will make your tour a memorable and extra ordinary travel experience to cherish forever….!
Place Wise Itinerary : Barkot (2 Nights) > Uttarkashi (2 Nights) > Guptkashi (2 Nights) > Kedarnath (1 Night) > Badrinath (1 Night) > Rudraprayag (1 Night)
Day 1 Haridwar to Barkot
Your journey begins from Haridwar, where you are warmly received and driven towards Barkot via the charming hill station of Mussoorie. En route, enjoy refreshing stops at Kempty Falls and Mussoorie Lake. As you ascend into the mountains, the scenic beauty unfolds with every turn. Upon arrival in Barkot, check into your hotel and relax. Overnight stay on Barkot.
Meal Plan : Dinner Included
Day 2 Barkot - Janki Chatti (45 kms / 2 hrs) - Trek to Yamunotri - Return to Barkot
After breafast, begin your day early and drive to Janki Chatti, the base for the Yamunotri trek. From here, undertake a 6 km trek to Yamunotri Temple, either on foot or by pony / palanquin. After reaching the temple, perform darshan and pooja, and take a holy dip in the Surya Kund. Later, trek back to Janki Chatti and return to Barkot. Overnight stay in Barkot.
Meal Plan : Breakfast and Dinner Included
Day 3 Barkot to Uttarkashi (82 kms / 3 hrs)
After breakfast, drive towards Uttarkashi, a peaceful town nestled along the Bhagirathi River. Upon arrival, check in and relax before visiting the sacred Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Shakti Temple. Spend the evening soaking in the spiritual aura before retiring for the night. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Meal Plan : Breakfast and Dinner Included
Day 4 Uttarkashi - Gangotri (100 kms / 4 hrs) - Uttarkashi
Start early for a drive to Gangotri Temple. On the way, stop at Gangnani to take a dip in its natural hot water springs, followed by a scenic drive through the breath-taking Harsil Valley. At Gangotri, take a holy dip in the River Ganga and perform rituals at the temple. Return to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay in Uttarkashi.
Meal Plan : Breakfast and Dinner Included
Day 5 Uttarkashi to Guptkashi (220 kms / 9 hrs)
Today, travel towards Guptkashi via picturesque routes passing Lambgaon and Moolgarh. Witness the serene flow of the Mandakini River at Tilwara. Upon arrival, visit the Ardhnarishwar Temple and later check into your hotel for a restful evening. Overnight stay at Guptkashi.
Meal Plan : Breakfast and Dinner Included
Day 6 Guptkashi to Gauri Kund (30 kms / 2 hrs) - Trek to Kedarnath
After breakfast, drive to Gauri Kund, the starting point of the Kedarnath trek. Begin the 16 km trek to Kedarnath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Surrounded by majestic peaks, the journey is both challenging and spiritually uplifting. Upon arrival, perform darshan and stay overnight near the temple.
Meal Plan : Breakfast and Dinner Included
Day 7 Trek from Kedarnath to Gauri Kund to Guptkashi (30 kms / 2 hrs)
Attend the early morning Aarti at Kedarnath Temple, absorbing the divine atmosphere. Later, trek back to Gauri Kund and proceed by vehicle to Guptkashi. On arrival relax in hotel. Overnight stay in Guptkashi.
Meal Plan : Breakfast and Dinner Included
Day 8 Guptkashi - Badrinath (190 kms / 8 hrs)
After breakfast, drive towards Badrinath Temple. Upon arrival, check in and visit the temple after taking a dip in the sacred Tapt Kund. Explore nearby attractions including Mana Village, Vyas Cave, Ganesh Cave, Bhimkund, and the origin point of the Saraswati River.
Meal Plan : Breakfast and Dinner Included
Day 9 Badrinath to Rudraprayag (160 kms / 7 hrs)
After breakfast, begin your journey to Rudraprayag via Joshimath. En route, visit the Narsingh Temple, known as the winter seat of Lord Badrinath. Continue your scenic drive to Rudraprayag. Overnight stay at Rudraprayag.
Meal Plan : Breakfast and Dinner Included
Day 10 Rudraprayag to Haridwar (140 kms / 6 hrs)
On the final day, drive back to Haridwar via Rishikesh. Visit spiritual centers like Parmarth Niketan and other ashrams before reaching Haridwar, where your memorable and spiritually fulfilling journey concludes.
Meal Plan : Breakfast and Dinner Included
- Visit all four sacred Dhams Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath & Badrinath in a single journey
- Holy dip at Surya Kund and River Ganga
- Trek to the revered Kedarnath shrine
- Scenic drive via Mussoorie and Himalayan valleys
- Visit to Mana Village – the last village of India
- Experience spiritual rituals, Aartis, and Temple Darshan
- Explore confluences and sacred rivers like Mandakini and Alaknanda
Accomodation / Hotels
Tentative List of Hotels to be used
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Please Note: The above hotel list is tentative and subject to availability at the time of booking. In the event that any of the listed hotels are unavailable, we will provide similar hotels of the same category and standard.
Arrangements
Tour Cost
The cost of the package is on Demand and based on no of PaxInclusions
- All accommodation on twin sharing using hotels / home stays as suggested.
- All tour by taxi Swift Desire sedan car / or as per your choice car starting from Chandigarh to Chandigarh back (a/c will not work in the hill area)
- Meals Including Breakfast and Dinner during the entire tour.
- All sightseeing as per the tour itinerary including fuel, parking charges, toll taxes included.
- All airport / railway station arrival and departures.
- All kind of hotel taxes and GST.
Exclusions
- Any kind of lunch during the tour.
- Any kind of Flights / Train Tickets & Local Guide.
- Any kind of tips to drivers/hotel staff.
- Any kind of entrance tickets to monuments/ museum/ parks, adventure activities.
- Any kind of room heater in hotels.
- Any adventure activity skiing, paragliding, pony rides, rafting etc.
- Any change in the tour management / additional arrangement due to road blockage or sudden change in tour plan by you / flight cancellations/ flight missed or things beyond our control etc.
- Any Kind of Personal Expenses or things which are not mentioned in the "Cost Includes".
- Please Note: Kindly contact the hotel reception directly, in case you need a room heater and any extra cost to use the room heater had to be paid directly by you, which is charged for per night basis by the hotelier.
- A/c in the car will not work in the hill area of Uttarakhand; it will be available in the plains during the rest of journey. In case you need full A/c service in the car during the tour, It is going to cost you extra and you need to discuss it with us while planning your holiday tour with us.
