Char Dham Yatra 2026 – 9 Days / 8 Nights

🌅 DAY 1: HARIDWAR ➜ BARKOT

📍 Approx. 220 KM | ⏱️ 7–8 Hrs

🚐 Morning pickup from Haridwar and begin your divine Char Dham journey towards Barkot.

✨ HIGHLIGHTS & SIGHTSEEING:

🪔 Har Ki Pauri – Start your Yatra with blessings at the holy Ganga Ghat.

🏔️ Mussoorie Route – Enjoy beautiful Himalayan roads and scenic mountain landscapes.

🌊 Yamuna Valley – Experience peaceful valley views and fresh mountain surroundings.

💦 Kempty Falls – Optional sightseeing, subject to time and local conditions.

📸 Scenic Mountain Viewpoints – Beautiful spots for photographs along the route.

🏨 Evening arrival at Barkot and hotel check-in.

🌙 Dinner & overnight stay with rest for the next day's Yamunotri Yatra.

🏨 Stay: Barkot

🍽️ Meals: Dinner

🚩 DAY 2: BARKOT ➜ JANKI CHATTI ➜ YAMUNOTRI ➜ BARKOT

🥾 Trek: Approx. 6 KM One Way

🌅 Early morning breakfast and departure towards Janki Chatti.

✨ HIGHLIGHTS & SIGHTSEEING:

🥾 Yamunotri Trek – Begin the scenic trek through beautiful Himalayan surroundings.

🛕 Yamunotri Temple – Seek divine blessings at the sacred Char Dham shrine of Maa Yamuna.

♨️ Surya Kund – Visit the famous natural hot water spring near the temple.

🪨 Divya Shila – Offer prayers at this sacred rock before entering the temple.

🏔️ Himalayan Valleys – Enjoy waterfalls, mountain streams and breathtaking landscapes.

🙏 After darshan, trek back to Janki Chatti and drive towards Barkot.

🏨 Evening at leisure and rest at the hotel.

🏨 Stay: Barkot

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

🏞️ DAY 3: BARKOT ➜ UTTARKASHI

📍 Approx. 100 KM | ⏱️ 4 Hrs

🌅 After breakfast, check out from Barkot and proceed towards Uttarkashi.

✨ HIGHLIGHTS & SIGHTSEEING:

🌊 Yamuna Valley – Enjoy the beautiful mountain and river landscapes while leaving Barkot.

🏔️ Himalayan Scenic Drive – Experience peaceful mountain roads surrounded by forests.

🛕 Kashi Vishwanath Temple – Visit the ancient and revered Shiva temple in Uttarkashi.

🌊 Bhagirathi River – Enjoy beautiful views of the river flowing through the Himalayan valley.

🏙️ Uttarkashi Local Area – Explore the peaceful spiritual atmosphere of this mountain town.

🏨 Check-in at the hotel after arrival.

🌙 Evening free for relaxation and preparation for Gangotri Dham.

🏨 Stay: Uttarkashi

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

🕉️ DAY 4: UTTARKASHI ➜ GANGOTRI ➜ UTTARKASHI

📍 Approx. 200 KM Round Trip | ⏱️ 8–10 Hrs

🌄 Early morning departure for the sacred Gangotri Dham.

✨ HIGHLIGHTS & SIGHTSEEING:

🌲 Harsil Valley – Explore the stunning Himalayan valley famous for its natural beauty and peaceful surroundings.

🍎 Harsil Apple Orchards – Enjoy the scenic views of the famous apple-growing region, subject to season.

🌊 Bhagirathi River – Follow the beautiful river through the mountain valleys.

🛕 Gangotri Temple – Seek blessings at the sacred temple dedicated to Maa Ganga.

🙏 Gangotri Dham – Experience the spiritual atmosphere of one of the four Char Dham shrines.

🏔️ Himalayan Landscapes – Enjoy snow-capped peaks, forests, waterfalls and scenic viewpoints.

🚐 After darshan and sightseeing, return to Uttarkashi.

🏨 Stay: Uttarkashi

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

🏔️ DAY 5: UTTARKASHI ➜ SONPRAYAG / SITAPUR

📍 Approx. 220 KM | ⏱️ 8–10 Hrs

🌅 After breakfast, check out and start your journey towards the Kedarnath region.

✨ HIGHLIGHTS & SIGHTSEEING:

💧 Tehri Dam Lake – Enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the massive reservoir surrounded by mountains.

🌊 Bhagirathi & Himalayan Valleys – Scenic river views and breathtaking mountain landscapes throughout the journey.

🏞️ Devprayag Route – Enjoy the spectacular Himalayan scenery while travelling towards the Rudraprayag region.

🌊 Rudraprayag – Witness the beautiful confluence of the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers, subject to route/timing.

🏔️ Himalayan Mountain Drive – Experience winding roads, deep valleys and picturesque mountain villages.

🏨 Evening arrival at Sonprayag/Sitapur and check-in.

🙏 Take proper rest and prepare for the Kedarnath trek.

🏨 Stay: Sonprayag / Sitapur

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

🔱 DAY 6: SONPRAYAG ➜ GAURIKUND ➜ KEDARNATH

🥾 Trek: Approx. 16–18 KM

🌅 Early morning transfer towards Gaurikund and begin the sacred Kedarnath Yatra.

✨ HIGHLIGHTS & SIGHTSEEING:

🥾 Kedarnath Trek – Experience one of India's most iconic Himalayan pilgrimage routes.

🏔️ Himalayan Peaks – Enjoy breathtaking mountain views throughout the trek.

🌊 Mandakini River – Walk alongside beautiful mountain streams and river landscapes.

🌲 Scenic Valleys – Experience forests, waterfalls and dramatic Himalayan scenery.

🔱 Kedarnath Temple – Seek blessings at the sacred Jyotirlinga shrine of Lord Shiva.

🪔 Evening Aarti – Experience the divine atmosphere of Kedarnath Aarti, subject to temple timings.

🏕️ Check-in at the allotted camp/hotel after reaching Kedarnath.

🌙 Dinner & overnight stay.

🏕️ Stay: Kedarnath Camp

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

🙏 DAY 7: KEDARNATH ➜ GAURIKUND ➜ CHOPTA

🥾 Trek Down: Approx. 16–18 KM

🌅 Early morning darshan at Kedarnath Temple and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva.

✨ HIGHLIGHTS & SIGHTSEEING:

🔱 Kedarnath Morning Darshan – Experience the peaceful divine atmosphere of the temple.

🏔️ Kedarnath Valley – Enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks.

🥾 Scenic Trek Down – Descend towards Gaurikund through the beautiful mountain trail.

🌊 Mandakini Valley – Enjoy river and valley views during the return journey.

🌲 Chopta Drive – After reaching Gaurikund, proceed towards the beautiful Chopta region.

🌄 Himalayan Sunset – If time and weather permit, enjoy the peaceful evening views around Chopta.

🚐 On arrival at Chopta, check-in at the hotel/camp and relax.

🏨 Stay: Chopta

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

🛕 DAY 8: CHOPTA ➜ BADRINATH

📍 Approx. 160 KM | ⏱️ 6–7 Hrs

🌅 Enjoy breakfast amidst the beautiful Himalayan surroundings of Chopta and depart towards Badrinath.

✨ HIGHLIGHTS & SIGHTSEEING:

🌲 Chopta Valley – Enjoy the beautiful meadows, forests and Himalayan mountain views.

🏔️ Alaknanda Valley – Scenic mountain landscapes and river views throughout the route.

🌊 Vishnuprayag – Beautiful Himalayan river confluence on the route towards Badrinath.

🛕 Badrinath Temple – Visit the sacred Char Dham shrine dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

♨️ Tapt Kund – Visit the famous natural hot spring near Badrinath Temple.

🏡 Mana Village – Explore the famous last village near the India–Tibet border.

🌉 Bhim Pul – Visit the legendary natural rock bridge over the Saraswati River.

🌊 Saraswati River – Witness the powerful river flowing through the Himalayan valley.

🏨 Check-in at the hotel and relax after sightseeing.

🏨 Stay: Badrinath

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

🚩 DAY 9: BADRINATH ➜ HARIDWAR

📍 Approx. 320 KM | ⏱️ 10–12 Hrs

🌅 Start the final day with early morning Badrinath Darshan and seek the divine blessings of Lord Vishnu.

✨ HIGHLIGHTS & SIGHTSEEING:

🛕 Badrinath Morning Darshan – Complete the final Char Dham Darshan with peaceful prayers.

🏔️ Joshimath – Pass through this important Himalayan town surrounded by majestic mountains.

🌊 Nandprayag – Enjoy the scenic beauty around the Himalayan river confluence.

🌊 Rudraprayag – View the confluence of the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers, subject to route/timing.

🌊 Devprayag – Witness the sacred confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda, where the River Ganga is formed.

🏞️ Himalayan Valleys – Enjoy the final scenic views of the mountains, rivers and villages of Uttarakhand.

🚐 Continue towards Haridwar with suitable breaks enroute.

🏁 Evening arrival at Haridwar and drop-off at the designated point.

🙏 With the divine blessings of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath & Badrinath, your memorable Char Dham Yatra comes to a beautiful end.

🍽️ Meal: Breakfast

❤️ YATRA ENDS WITH DIVINE BLESSINGS ❤️