Uttarakhand, also known as Devbhoomi or the Land of Gods, is home to numerous temples and welcomes devotees all year round. Among the countless religious sites and circuits that devotees visit in Uttarakhand, one of the most prominent is the Char Dham Yatra. This Yatra or pilgrimage is a tour of four holy sites - Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath – nestled high up in the Himalayas. In Hindi, 'char' means four and 'dham' refers to religious destinations.
The high-altitude shrines remain shut for around six months every year, opening in summers (April or May) and closing with the onset of winter (October or November). It is believed that one should complete the Char Dham Yatra in a clockwise direction. Hence, the pilgrimage starts from Yamunotri, proceeds towards Gangotri, onto Kedarnath, and finally ends at Badrinath. The journey can be completed by road or by air (helicopter services are available). Some devotees even do a Do Dham Yatra or a pilgrimage to two shrines - Kedarnath and Badrinath.
The Yamunotri temple, lodged in a narrow gorge close to the source of River Yamuna (the second-most sacred Indian river after River Ganga) in Uttarkashi district, is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. The district of Uttarkashi is also home to Gangotri dedicated to Goddess Ganga, the most sacred of all Indian rivers. Located in the Rudraprayag district lies Kedarnath, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Badrinath, home to the sacred Badrinarayan Temple, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The Char Dham Yatra is as divine as it is arduous but fulfills the soul!
Tour Itinerary
Char Dham yatra is the most sacred yatra for Hindu in India. there are four temples included in char dham yatra, Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath & Badrinath. all of these four are sacred places for Hindus. Every year many peoples come to take blessing from these four temples. Anantours brought you 11 nights Char Dham tour packages from Delhi NCR in which you can visit all Char Dham of Uttarakhand. This package starts from Delhi as per your convenience at the time of booking. Due to Covid, we are organizing customized tours only and NO group tours.
Day 1 : Delhi – Haridwar ( Drive210 km)
Morning meet our representative at your Hotel / Airport / Railway Station. After some basic information start your journey to Haridwar. Check in to hotel. Evening visit Har Ki Pauri and Ganga Aarti. Overnight stay at Haridwar. (Meals: Dinner)
Day 2 : Haridwar – Barkot Drive205 km
Morning meet our representative at your Hotel / Airport / Railway Station. After some basic information start your journey to Barkot. Later drive to Barkot. Check into the hotel arrival in Barkot. Overnight stay at Barkot. (Meals: Dinner)
Day 3 : Barkot - Janakichatti - Yamunotri - Jankichatti - Barkot
Early morning after breakfast, drive to Jankichatti / Phoolchatti. Start your trek from here to Yamunotri (6kms) (Either by walk or by horse or by Doli at own cost). After arrival at Yamunotri take bath in warm waters of Surya Kund (Hot Spring). Enjoy Darshan of"Yamunaji". Return trek to Jankichatti. Later drive towards Barkot.Overnight stay at Barkot. (Meals:Breakfast and Dinner)
Day 4 : Barkot – Uttarkashi Drive100 km
Morning after breakfast, relax for a while. Later drive to Uttarkashi. Visit Shivgufa on the way to Uttarkashi. In Uttarkashi visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple. After that, check in hotel. Day free for rest. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi. (Meals: Breakfast and Dinner)
Day 5 : Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi (100 kms each side)
Early morning after breakfast, drive to Gangotri. On the way visit Gangnani Hot Spring. Take a holy dip in Kund. Later drive to Gangotri via beautiful Harsil valley. On arrival at Gangotri, take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges which is also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Perform Pooja and Darshan, after that relax for some time in the lovely surroundings. Later return drive to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi. (Meals: Breakfast and Dinner)
Day 6 : Uttarkashi – Guptkashi
Morning after breakfast, drive to Guptkashi. Enroute you can see the beautiful river Mandakini at Tilwara. The Mandakini River comes from Kedarnath, drive alongside the river to reach Guptakashi, visit Ardh Narishwar Temple in Guptakashi. Check into the hotel arrival in Guptkashi. Overnight stay at Guptkashi. (Meals: Breakfast and Dinner)
Day 7 :Guptkashi – Sonprayag – Kedarnath Drive30 kmTrek14 km
Morning after breakfast, today we will go to Kedarnath. To reach Kedarnath you will have two options. One if by trekking and other is by Air via Helicopter
By Helicopter: Morning our driver will transfer you to your Helipad location (Phata, Guptkashi, Sirsi etc) as per helicopter ticket time. Kindly inform the driver timings of helicopter mentioned on the ticket previous day. Different aviation has different location for their helicopter service. Our driver will provide you both pick and drop to hotel. Kindly inform the driver timings of helicopter mentioned on the ticket. Advance booking is highly recommended for the helicopter.
By Trek: To reach Kedarnath by trekking route first you have to reach Gaurikund. We will drive to Sonprayag early in the morning after breakfast. Our car will drop to Sonprayag. From Sonprayag 5 kms drive to Gaurikund local jeep is available. This sharing basis jeeps guests can book directly at own cost. Gaurikund to Kedarnath is further 14 Kms trek.
After reaching the Kedarnath visit Kedarnath Temple. Check in to the hotel/ashram. Visit Shankaracharya Samadhi. Overnight stay at Kedarnath. (Meals: Breakfast)
Day 8 :Kedarnath – Sonprayag – Guptkashi Trek 14 km
Morning after breakfast explore nearby areas by walk at Kedarnath. Later reach Guptkashi as per your choice by trek or Helicopter.
By Helicopter:Inform the driver when you leave for Kedarnath about your approximate return time and helipad name according to ticket. Our driver will pick up you from helipad and transfer you to your hotel.
By Trek:Inform the driver approximate return time. Once you reach Gaurikund from Kedarnath by trek you can take local jeep till Sonprayag. Our driver will meet here. Due to parking issue keep driver’s contact number with you and call him when you reach sonprayag so he can pick up you. if his contact no. is not working then you have to arrange other taxi or wait for your driver.
Gaurikund to Sonprayag local jeep at your own cost. Get packed breakfast from hotel to start early. Horse / Pony / Palakhi is also available for trekking at Gaurikund. Guests can book that at own cost.
At arrival check in to hotel in Guptkashi. Overnight stay at Guptkashi. (Meals: Dinner)
Day 9 : Guptkashi – Joshimath – Badrinath Drive 220 km
Morning after breakfast, drive to Badrinath. Check in to the hotel arrival in Badrinath. Pilgrims after having a bath in the Taptkund have the Darshan of Badrivishal & Aarti in evening. Overnight stay at Badrinath. (Meals: Breakfast and Dinner)
Day 10 : Badrinath – Joshimath – Rudraprayag Drive 160 km
Morning enjoy the after breakfast, drive for Rudraprayag via Joshimath. Visit on the way Darshan of VishuPrayag, Narsingh Temple in Joshimath, KarnPrayag and NandPrayag. Check into the hotel arrival in Rudraprayag. Overnight stay at Rudraprayag. (Meals: Breakfast and Dinner)
Day 11 : Rudraprayag – Rishikesh 160 km
Morning after breakfast, check out from hotel. Transfer to Rishikesh. On the way visit Dev Prayag. Check in to the hotel in Rishikesh. Evening visit Triveni Ghat Ganga Aarti. Overnight stay at Rishikesh. (Meals: Breakfast and Dinner)
Day 12 : Rishikesh - Delhi
Morning after breakfast, check out from hotel. Later visit two famous Suspension bridges Laxman Jhula & Ram Jhula along with surrounding Temple-Ashrams in Rishikesh. Drive for Delhi. Drop at Delhi Hotel / Airport / railway station. (Meals: Breakfast)
Package Inclusion :
✅ Hotel accommodation as per package same or similar hotels.✅ Meals as per package (Breakfast, Dinner).
✅ Transfers and sightseeing as per above.
✅ All toll tax, parking, fuel and driver allowances.
Package Exclusions :
❌ Horse / Paalki / Helicopter for Trekking at Kedarnath.❌ Meals are not included in Kedarnath.
❌ All personal expenses, optional tours and extra meals.
❌ Any kind of entry fees anywhere if not mentioned in including.
❌ Tips, travel insurance, medical insurance, laundry charges, liquors, mineral water, telephone charges.
❌ Porter, pony, horse, cable car, boat, train tickets, air tickets charges.
