Trip Highlights
- Yamunotri Temple
- Gangotri Temple
- Kedarnath Trek
- Badrinath Temple
- Ganga Aarti at Haridwar
Char Dham Yatra Package Day-by-Day Itinerary
12 daysYour route through Uttarakhand, one day at a time.
- Day 1
Delhi → Haridwar
Depart from Delhi by road or train. Arrive in Haridwar. Check-in. Attend the sacred Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri at sunset — a life-changing spiritual experience. Overnight in Haridwar.
Har Ki PauriEvening Ganga AartiHoly dip in Ganga - Day 2
Haridwar → Barkot (Yamunotri base)
After breakfast, drive to Barkot (220 km / 7 hrs) via Mussoorie. Check-in. Overnight rest in preparation for the Yamunotri trek.
Mussoorie viewpoint en routeBarkot village - Day 3
Barkot → Yamunotri → Barkot
Early morning drive to Janki Chatti. Trek 6 km to Yamunotri Temple — the source of the holy Yamuna River. Perform puja. Soak rice and potatoes in the hot kund near the temple. Return trek to Janki Chatti. Drive back to Barkot. Overnight.
Yamunotri TempleHot kund ritual6 km trek (pony available) - Day 4
Barkot → Uttarkashi (Gangotri base)
After breakfast, drive to Uttarkashi (100 km / 4 hrs). Check-in. Evening visit Vishwanath Temple in Uttarkashi town.
Scenic mountain driveVishwanath Temple Uttarkashi - Day 5
Uttarkashi → Gangotri → Uttarkashi
Drive to Gangotri (100 km / 3 hrs). Perform puja at Gangotri Temple at the origin of the sacred Ganga River. Dip in Surya Kund. Drive back to Uttarkashi. Overnight.
Gangotri TempleSurya KundBhagirathi River views - Day 6
Uttarkashi → Guptkashi (Kedarnath base)
Long scenic drive to Guptkashi (220 km / 8 hrs) via Tehri Dam. Arrive and rest. Check-in. Overnight in Guptkashi.
Tehri Dam en routeGuptkashi — gateway to Kedarnath - Day 7
Guptkashi → Kedarnath
Drive to Sonprayag. Trek or take helicopter (own cost) to Kedarnath (21 km trek / 30-min helicopter). Darshan at Kedarnath Temple — one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. Overnight near the temple in Kedarnath.
Kedarnath Jyotirlinga darshan21 km trek or helicopterBhairavnath Temple - Day 8
Kedarnath → Guptkashi → Badrinath
Morning Kedarnath temple darshan (early). Trek back to Sonprayag. Drive to Badrinath (174 km / 6 hrs). Check-in. Evening Aarti at Badrinath Temple. Overnight in Badrinath.
Morning Kedarnath darshanDrive via JoshimathBadrinath Aarti - Day 9
Badrinath — Mana Village (Last Indian Village)
After early morning puja at Badrinath, visit Mana Village — the last village before the Tibet border. See Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, and Bhim Pul. Enjoy spectacular views of Vasundhara Falls and Alaknanda River. Overnight in Badrinath.
Mana VillageVyas & Ganesh GufaBhim PulVasundhara Falls - Day 10
Badrinath → Rishikesh
After breakfast, long drive to Rishikesh (300 km / 8–9 hrs) via Joshimath and Devprayag (Ganga-Alaknanda confluence). Arrive in Rishikesh. Check-in. Overnight.
Devprayag confluenceJoshimathArrival at Rishikesh - Day 11
Rishikesh — Yoga, Temples & Rafting
After breakfast, explore Rishikesh: Triveni Ghat morning aarti, Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula, Beatles Ashram. Optional white-water rafting on Ganga (own cost). Evening Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan. Overnight.
Laxman Jhula & Ram JhulaBeatles AshramGanga Aarti Parmarth NiketanOptional rafting - Day 12
Rishikesh → Delhi — Departure
After breakfast, drive back to Delhi (250 km / 5.5 hrs). Tour concludes with blessings of the Char Dhams.
Drive to DelhiTour concludes
Where You'll Stay in Uttarakhand
11 nights across 6 handpicked properties.
Haridwar
Hotel Ganga Kinare
Barkot (Yamunotri)
Hotel Dev Bhoomi
Uttarkashi (Gangotri)
Gangotri Ashram Guesthouse
Guptkashi (Kedarnath)
Hotel Shiv Shakti
Badrinath
GMVN Tourist Rest House
Rishikesh
Hotel Divine Ganga
Inclusions and Exclusions
What's Included
- 11 nights accommodation
- Breakfast & Dinner
- All transfers in Tempo Traveller
- Helicopter booking assistance (at actual cost)
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Helicopter charges
- Pony / Doli / Palki charges
- Entry tickets
- Personal expenses
Frequently asked questions
What does the Char Dham Yatra Package price include?
The ₹34,999 starting price covers 11 nights accommodation, breakfast & dinner, all transfers in tempo traveller, and more as listed in the inclusions below. Items such as lunch and helicopter charges are charged separately.
How many nights and destinations does this itinerary cover?
This is a 11 Nights / 12 Days trip covering Haridwar, Barkot (Yamunotri), Uttarkashi (Gangotri), Guptkashi (Kedarnath), Badrinath, Rishikesh, with 11 nights of stay across 6 locations.
Can the itinerary be customised?
Yes. Every Lama Travels itinerary can be adjusted for dates, hotel category, group size, and add-on activities. Speak to our travel expert to tailor this trip to you.
