The traditional Char Dham pilgrimage, visiting all four Himalayan shrines, Yamunotri and Gangotri (the sources of the Yamuna and Ganga), Kedarnath (a…
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The traditional Char Dham pilgrimage, visiting all four Himalayan shrines, Yamunotri and Gangotri (the sources of the Yamuna and Ganga), Kedarnath (a Jyotirlinga) and Badrinath (the Vishnu temple). Spread over ten nights by Tempo Traveller with hotels and all meals, it follows the classic west-to-east sequence through Barkot, Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag and Joshimath, and includes a visit to Mana, the last Indian village before Tibet. This is a demanding, high-altitude journey: the Yamunotri and Kedarnath legs require treks (or pony/palki) and moderate fitness, and the yatra runs only May-June and September-October between the temple opening and closing dates. A spiritually rich circuit best approached with patience, warm layers and realistic expectations about long mountain drives. starting at INR 25,000 per person. Covers Haridwar 1N, Barkot 1N, Yamunotri trek, Uttarkashi 1N, Gangotri 1N, Rudraprayag 1N, Kedarnath trek + 1N, Joshimath 1N, Badrinath, Rishikesh 1N.
Arrive in Haridwar, the gateway to the yatra, and check in. In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri to seek blessings before the pilgrimage. Rest and prepare for early starts ahead.
Drive through the foothills toward Barkot, the base for Yamunotri, passing terraced valleys and pine forests. Check in and rest, as the next day involves the first trek. Overnight in Barkot.
Drive to Janki Chatti and trek roughly 6 km to Yamunotri (pony or palki available), the source shrine of the Yamuna, with its hot springs where rice is cooked as prasad. After darshan, descend and return to Barkot for the night.
Drive to Uttarkashi along the Bhagirathi valley, an important temple town and the base en route to Gangotri. Visit the Vishwanath Temple if time allows. Overnight in Uttarkashi.
Drive up to Gangotri, the source shrine of the Ganga at around 3,100m, set beside the rushing Bhagirathi. Perform darshan and rituals at the temple, then return downhill. Overnight near Uttarkashi/Gangotri route. Carry warm clothing for the altitude.
A long mountain drive toward Rudraprayag, the sacred confluence of the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers, on the way to the Kedarnath base. Check in and rest for the demanding leg ahead. Overnight in Rudraprayag.
Drive to Sonprayag/Gaurikund, the road-head for Kedarnath. Begin the challenging trek of roughly 16-18 km (pony, palki or helicopter optional and weather-dependent) toward the Kedarnath Jyotirlinga shrine. Overnight near Kedarnath.
Early morning darshan at Kedarnath, set against snow peaks at around 3,580m. Afterward, descend the trek and continue by road toward Joshimath, the gateway to Badrinath. A long, tiring but rewarding day. Overnight on the Joshimath route.
Continue to Joshimath and onward toward Badrinath, one of the most revered Vishnu temples, set beside the Alaknanda below Neelkanth peak. Settle in for darshan, weather and road conditions permitting. Overnight near Badrinath/Joshimath.
Morning darshan at Badrinath and a visit to nearby Mana, the last Indian village before the Tibet border, with its caves and the Saraswati river. Then begin the long drive down toward Rishikesh. Overnight in Rishikesh.
After breakfast and check-out, conclude the Char Dham yatra and begin your onward journey from Rishikesh/Haridwar.
Doors open on Akshay Tritiya (April-May) and close on Bhai Dooj (October-November). Closed in winter due to snow.
Yamunotri trek is 6 km, Kedarnath trek is 16 km - both at high altitude. Without ponies/helicopter, need good fitness. Ponies and helicopter available.
Highly recommended for seniors and those with knee issues. 8,000 rupees round trip; book 2-3 months ahead.
Yes, no gender restrictions at any of the Char Dham temples.
Drive includes acclimatisation stops; oxygen cylinders carried; medical posts at trek base camps.
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