Char Dham Yatra Itinerary – 9 Nights 10 Days (Trusted Pilgrimage Package)


Plan your sacred Char Dham Yatra with a well-paced, safety-first itinerary covering Yamunotri Temple, Gangotri Temple, Kedarnath Temple, and Badrinath Temple. This 9 Nights / 10 Days Char Dham Yatra itinerary is designed for comfortable travel, proper acclimatisation, and smooth darshan, making it ideal for families, senior citizens, and first-time pilgrims.

Overview of Char Dham Yatra Package

The Char Dham Yatra is one of the most sacred Hindu pilgrimages in India, undertaken through the Himalayan regions of Uttarakhand. Our itinerary follows the traditional route sequence and avoids rushed travel or unsafe same-day long drives.

Package Highlights

Char Dham Yatra Itinerary – Day Wise Plan

Day 01: Haridwar / Dehradun – Rishikesh – Barkot

Arrival at Haridwar or Dehradun. Proceed to Rishikesh for Char Dham Yatra registration and vehicle Green Card. After completing government formalities, drive to Barkot (approx. 216 km). Note: Green Card verification may take 4–5 hours as per government procedure. Overnight stay at Barkot.

Day 02: Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot

Early morning drive to Janakichatti / Phoolchatti. Start the trek to Yamunotri Temple (approx. 6 km one way). Options available: Walking, Pony / Doli (at own cost). At Yamunotri: Holy dip at Jamunabai Kund, Darshan & Pooja of Goddess Yamuna. Return to Barkot by evening. Overnight stay at Barkot.

Day 03: Barkot – Uttarkashi

Morning free till lunch. Post-lunch drive to Uttarkashi (approx. 80 km). Hotel check-in on arrival. Evening visit to Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Uttarkashi, located on the banks of River Ganga. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Day 04: Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi

Early morning departure (around 4:00 AM) to Gangotri (approx. 100 km / 5 hours). En-route: Holy dip at Gangnani hot water springs, Scenic drive through Harsil Valley. At Gangotri: Holy dip in River Bhagirathi, Temple darshan and pooja. Return to Uttarkashi by evening. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Day 05: Uttarkashi – Guptkashi

After breakfast, drive to Guptkashi (approx. 230 km). En-route view the Mandakini River at Tilwara. On arrival: Hotel check-in, Visit Ardh Narishwar Temple. Overnight stay at Guptkashi.

Day 06: Guptkashi – Kedarnath

Early morning drive to Sonprayag, then take a government jeep to Gaurikund. From Gaurikund, begin the trek to Kedarnath (approx. 17 km one way). Travel options: Trekking, Pony / Doli, Helicopter (from Phata / Sirsi / Guptkashi helipad). After darshan and pooja, overnight stay at Kedarnath Ji.

Day 07: Kedarnath – Guptkashi

Early morning darshan (optional). Trek down to Gaurikund and return to Guptkashi via Sonprayag. Hotel check-in on arrival. Overnight stay at Guptkashi.

Day 08: Guptkashi – Pipalkoti

After breakfast, drive to Pipalkoti. En-route witness famous Prayag (river confluences) of Uttarakhand. Evening free for rest and acclimatization. Overnight stay at Pipalkoti.

Day 09: Pipalkoti – Badrinath – Pipalkoti

After breakfast, drive to Badrinath (approx. 80 km). At Badrinath: Holy bath at Tapt Kund, Darshan of Badrivishal, Visit Brahma Kapal (ancestral rituals). Optional sightseeing (time permitting): Mana Village, Vyas Gufa, Saraswati River origin. Return to Pipalkoti. Overnight stay at Pipalkoti.

Day 10: Pipalkoti – Haridwar / Dehradun

After breakfast, drive back to Haridwar or Dehradun. Drop off at the railway station/airport for onward journey.