Char Dham Yatra

Day by day

Distances and drive times are the ones our own drivers record, not map estimates.

1. 1
   Day 1

   Dehradun Airport to Dehradun - Pickup & Drop

   On arrival at Dehradun Airport, get transferred to your hotel. You can also visit Robbers Cave and Tapkeshwar Mahadev, and after that return to your hotel for night stay.

   20 km ≈ 1 hr driving Overnight Dehradun Meals Dinner
2. 2
   Day 2

   Dehradun to Barkot - Pickup & transfer

   Pick up & transfer from Dehradun to Barkot via Mussoorie Kempty Fall. In peak season there is usually traffic in Mussoorie, so in such situations we can divert the route to Barkot via Vikas Nagar for your convenience. Upon reaching Barkot we will have dinner and retire for the day & night halt.

   140 km ≈ 6 hrs driving Overnight Barkot Meals Breakfast & Dinner
3. 3
   Day 3

   Barkot to Yamunotri - Day Trip (Surya Shila, Deep Shila, Tapt Kund)

   Early morning leave for Janki Chatti via Hanuman Chatti & Phool Chatti. On arrival, Janki Chatti starts a trek of 05 km to Yamunotri. Experience a holy dip in the Garam (Tapt) Kund and then Pooja and Darshan of Shree Yamunotri Ji. After Darshan the afternoon trek returns to Janki Chatti and drive back to Barkot. Overnight stay at hotel.

   46 km ≈ 3 hrs driving Overnight Barkot Meals Breakfast & Dinner
4. 4
   Day 4

   Barkot to Uttarkashi - Day Trip (Shiv Gufa, Kashi Vishwanath Temple)

   Late morning drive to Uttarkashi after breakfast. This day is planned relaxed as the previous day was tiring. En route visit Shiv Gufa (Prakateshwar Cave) and Vishwanath Temple before you check in to your hotel. Rest day at leisure. Night halt.

   100 km ≈ 4 hrs driving Overnight Uttarkashi Meals Breakfast & Dinner
5. 5
   Day 5

   Uttarkashi to Gangotri - Day Trip (Gangotri Temple, Harsil)

   With packed breakfast leave for Gangotri early in the morning. Offering prayers & pooja darshan, later drive back to Uttarkashi, en route visit Gangnani. Gangotri temple is an 18th century temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

   99 km ≈ 4 hrs driving Overnight Uttarkashi Meals Breakfast & Dinner
6. 6
   Day 6

   Uttarkashi to Phata / Guptkashi / Sitapur - Transfer & Sightseeing (Tehri Dam)

   Leave early in the morning with a packed breakfast for an almost day-long drive to Sitapur / Phata / Guptkashi. This stretch is the longest road travel of the entire Char Dham circuit. Upon reaching we will take a rest. Night stay in hotel.

   290 km ≈ 7 hrs driving Overnight Phata Meals Breakfast & Dinner
7. 7
   Day 7

   Phata / Guptkashi / Sitapur to Kedarnath - Trek to Kedarnath

   The most awaited and toughest part of the Char Dham Yatra — the Darshan of Shree Kedarnath Ji. Early morning drive towards Sonprayag where the driver drops you. From Sonprayag take the Govt. taxi to Gaurikund (on direct payment basis); from Gaurikund the trek starts. After reaching Kedarnath ji do pooja & darshan. Overnight stay in Kedarnath. NOTE: Pony ₹5000-6000 / Palki ₹10000-15000 per person; helicopter tickets…

   21 km ≈ 5 hrs driving Overnight Kedarnath Meals Breakfast & Dinner
8. 8
   Day 8

   Kedarnath to Chopta - Pickup & Transfer

   On arrival at Sitapur after the 21 km trek down from Kedarnath, we will escort you to Chopta. Night stay at hotel.

   63 km ≈ 2 hrs 30 mins driving Overnight Chopta Meals Breakfast & Dinner
9. 9
   Day 9

   Chopta to Badrinath - Transfer to Badrinath (Evening Aarti & Darshan in Badrinath Ji)

   Begin your journey from Chopta to Badrinath as early as possible. Enjoy the scenic Himalayan drive through picturesque villages and lush forests. Visit Mana Village (optional), the last village before the Indo-China border, and Vyas Gufa & Bheem Pul. Reach Badrinath by late afternoon, check in and enjoy the evening Aarti & Darshan. Overnight stay in Badrinath.

   174 km ≈ 6 hrs driving Overnight Badrinath Meals Breakfast & Dinner
10. 10
    Day 10

    Badrinath to Auli - Onway Sightseeing

    Start early to have enough time for the scenic drive from Badrinath to Auli. Enjoy picturesque views of the Himalayan mountains, valleys and rivers. Check in to your accommodation and explore the beautiful meadows of Auli. Head to a vantage point to witness a mesmerizing sunset over the Himalayan peaks.

    50 km ≈ 2 hrs driving Overnight Auli Meals Breakfast & Dinner
11. 11
    Day 11

    Auli to Pipalkoti / Rudraprayag - Transfer & Sightseeing

    Early morning after breakfast check out and proceed towards Rudraprayag, en route visiting Nandprayag & Karnprayag. In Rudraprayag you can visit Rudraprayag Sangam where the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers meet. Later proceed to the hotel for an overnight stay in Rudraprayag.

    Overnight Rudraprayag Meals Breakfast & Dinner
12. 12
    Day 12

    Rudraprayag to Haridwar / Rishikesh - Transfer & Sightseeing (Evening Aarti, Laxman Jhula & Ram Jhula)

    Early morning after breakfast proceed via Devprayag, en route visiting the 5th & last Prayag - DevPrayag & Dhari Devi Temple. Arrive Rishikesh and visit Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula on your own as this part is not motorable. Best way is to enter by Laxman Jhula and exit from Ram Jhula. Overnight stay at Rishikesh.

    240 km ≈ 5 hrs driving Overnight Rishikesh Meals Breakfast & Dinner
13. 13
    Day 13

    Rishikesh to Dehradun - Drop

    After breakfast & checkout, move towards Dehradun. Visit Budha Temple, Sahastradhara, FRI, Robbers Cave and Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple. Later return to your hotel in Dehradun for overnight stay.

    45 km ≈ 1 hr 30 mins driving Overnight Dehradun Meals Breakfast & Dinner
14. 14
    Day 14

    Dehradun to Dehradun Airport - Drop at Airport

    After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed towards Dehradun Airport. Drop at Dehradun Airport for your journey towards home with a bundle of memories from Uttarakhand.

    36 km ≈ 1 hr driving Meals Breakfast

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