Spiritual Char Dham Yatra: Explore Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath

Begin your Char Dham Yatra package from Delhi by starting your drive to Haridwar. This morning, you will depart for Barkot/Jankichatti. Barkot is a beautiful hill station located at the foot of Yamunotri. As you drive through Mussoorie, you can visit the famous Kempty Falls on the way. Upon arrival at Barkot, check in to your hotel/camp. The rest of the day is free to relax and store your energy for the Pahad (hill) Yatra to Yamunotri the next day. Dinner and overnight stay at Barkot.

On the 3rd day of Darshan at Yamunotri Dham, have breakfast and depart for Hanumanchatti (10 km), and Janki Chatti (5 km). Here, you will begin the first Pahad Char Dham Yatra to Yamunotri (6 km trek). You have the option of hiring a palki, ponies, or a horse for your trek (at your own cost). The trek passes through a lush green valley with a profusion of conifers, rhododendrons, cacti, and several species of Himalayan shrubs. Yamunotri (altitude 3,291 m), the westernmost shrine of the Char Dhams, is nestled in the Bandarpunch range (6,361 m). Yamunotri is the source of the Yamuna River, the twin sister of Varna, the Lord of Death. The Yamuna is also the daughter of Surya, the Sun. The actual source of the river originates from the Champasar Glacier, 1 km ahead of the shrine, at an altitude of 4,321 meters. On arrival in the afternoon at Yamunotri, take a holy dip in the Yamuna River and perform Pooja. Return via the same route back to Barkot, check-in at the hotel/camp. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Barkot.

Early morning breakfast at the hotel and then drive to Gangotri Dham. Nestled in the magnificent Garhwal Himalayas, Gangotri is set at 3048 meters. Upon arrival at Gangotri, take a holy dip in the sacred river, Bhagirathi, at its origin. Visit the Gangotri Temple. The 18th-century temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga is located near a sacred stone where King Bhagirathi worshiped Lord Shiva. Ganga is believed to have touched the earth at this spot. The temple is an exquisite 20-ft-high structure made of white granite. After performing pooja, drive back to Uttarkashi in the late afternoon. Dinner & overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Early morning breakfast at the hotel and drive to Gangotri Dham. Nestled in the magnificent Garhwal Himalayas, Gangotri is set at 3048 m. Upon arrival at Gangotri, take a holy dip in the sacred river, called Bhagirathi at its origin. Visit the Gangotri Temple. The 18th-century temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga is located near a sacred stone where King Bhagirathi worshiped Lord Shiva. Ganga is believed to have touched earth at this spot. The temple is an exquisite 20 ft. high structure made of white granite. After performing Pooja, late afternoon drive back to Uttarkashi. Dinner & Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Leave for your next destination, Guptkashi, after having your breakfast early in the morning. On reaching, check-in to the hotel. Guptkashi is 47 km from the holy shrine, Kedarnath. The town holds immense religious importance as it houses famous ancient temples like Vishwanath Temple and Ardhnarishwar Temple. Get your medical checkup done for your next day’s journey to Kedarnath. Then, have your dinner and stay overnight in the hotel/camp.

Early morning after breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Sonprayag (30 km/1 hour). From Sonprayag, you will start your 20 km trek to Kedarnath Dham. You can hire a Doli, ponies, or a horse, for your trek (At your own cost). Mandakini, one of the main tributaries of the Ganges, originates at Kedarnath and flows through Gaurikund. "Jai Bholenath" chants echo in the mountains. The mist envelops the mountains, and you will get a glimpse of the picturesque beauty of the valley, which will leave you mesmerized. On arrival, check-in at Govt. Camps/Lodges in Kedarnath and take some rest. Enjoy the dinner and overnight stay at Govt. Camps/Lodges in Kedarnath.

The 8th day of your Chardham by car yatra is scheduled for the darshan of Kedarnath Ji. Early in the morning, you get up before dawn, and after taking a bath, you are at the temple by 4:45 am for the 'Abhishek’ to Kedarnath lord Shiva. Everyone can go inside Garbha Griha and touch the idol. You can also prostrate with your head touching the deity etc. After Kedarnath darshan and puja, you come out of the temple and return to the Govt. Camps / Lodges. Later you'll start the return trek of 20 km from Kedarnath to Sonprayag. The vehicle will wait for you in Sonprayag Car Parking, and you’ll drive to your hotel (Guptkashi/Rudraprayag). Dinner and Overnight at Guptkashi/ Rudraprayag.

his morning, you check out of the hotel at 08:00 am and drive to Badrinath temple via Joshimath. After having your breakfast in the morning, check out of the hotel and start driving towards your next destination, Badrinath via Joshimath. Badrinath is an important pilgrimage site that holds immense importance for Hindus and Buddhists. Badrinath temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is set at 3133 meters. After driving through some wonderful Ghat road, you arrive at Badrinath. After some rest and refreshments, you are all set to go to Badrinath Temple for darshan in the evening. But first, you have to go to Tapt Kund (Hot Spring), take a bath, and then go to the temple. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple of Shri Badrinath Ji is 15 meters in height, built in the form of a cone with a small cupola of a gilt bull and spire.Then, leave for local sightseeing at Badrinath. Visit major attractions of Badrinath such as Mana Village, Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, and Mata Murti temple Later back to the joshimath hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at the hotel.

Today Early Morning Wake up for Darshan and move for Rishikesh. Rishikesh ‘place of sages’ is a celebrated spiritual town on the bank of Ganga and is surrounded by Shivalik range of the Himalayas on three sides. It is said that when Raibhya Rishi did hard penances, God appeared by the name of” Hrishikesh” and this area hence firth came to be known as Rishikesh. Check in Hotel. Later visit Rishikesh Temples & Sight Seeing – Laxman Jhulla, Ram Jhulla. Our Driver will drop you at Haridwar/Rishikesh.