The Timeless Char Dham Yatra
The Char Dham Yatra is one of Hinduism's most sacred pilgrimages, a journey to the four holiest shrines nestled in the Himalayas of Uttarakhand. This eleven day odyssey from Delhi takes you to Yamunotri, the source of the Yamuna river in the west, through Gangotri, the origin point of the Ganges, eastward to the majestic Kedarnath temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, and finally to Badrinath, the abode of Lord Vishnu in the north.
Each temple holds profound spiritual significance and sits amid breathtaking Himalayan scenery. The journey winds through misty mountain passes, ancient pilgrim routes and verdant valleys, offering daily encounters with devotion, natural beauty and local culture. From the thermal springs of Yamunotri to the confluence points around Badrinath, every stage of this yatra is laden with meaning and majesty.
The package includes accommodation, daily breakfast and dinner, and a comfortable private transfer throughout, allowing you to focus entirely on the spiritual experience and the wonder of the mountains. This is a pilgrimage that transforms, restores and stays with you long after your return.
- Ganga Aarti ceremony at Har ki Pauri in Haridwar
- Trek to Yamunotri temple and bathing in Garam Kund thermal springs
- Gangotri Dham and the sacred source of the Ganges river
- Kedarnath Darshan, the Jyotirlinga dedicated to Lord Shiva
- Badrinath temple, the northernmost shrine and seat of Lord Vishnu
- Visits to Ekadash Rudra temple in Uttarkashi and riverside confluences
- Spiritual and cultural immersion through sacred valleys and mountain vistas
Your 11 Day Char Dham Pilgrimage
- Depart Delhi early morning
- Arrive in Haridwar by afternoon
- Evening Ganga Aarti at Har ki Pauri
- Bathe in the Ganges and attend prayers
- Overnight in Haridwar
- Bath in Ganga and morning prayers
- Drive towards Mussoorie via Dehradun
- Photo stop at Kempty Falls
- Arrive in Barkot by evening
- Overnight in Barkot
- Drive to Janki Chatti
- Trek to Yamunotri temple
- Bathe in Garam Kund hot springs
- Prayer and rituals at the temple
- Overnight in Barkot
The trek to Yamunotri covers approximately 5 kilometers each way and is relatively gentle, suitable for pilgrims of varying fitness levels. Ponies are available for hire.
- Drive from Barkot to Uttarkashi
- Visit Vishwanath Temple
- Explore Ekadash Rudra temple in Hanuman Chowk
- Evening at leisure
- Overnight in Uttarkashi
- Early morning drive to Gangotri
- Darshan at Gangotri temple
- Visit Gangnani and Harsil en route
- Return to Uttarkashi by evening
- Overnight in Uttarkashi
- Depart Uttarkashi
- Scenic drive through Himalayan valleys
- Cross mountain passes
- Arrive in Guptkashi by evening
- Overnight in Guptkashi
This is a full day drive covering approximately 290 kilometers. The landscape transitions from the Yamuna basin to the Mandakini river valley.
- Drive to Gaurikund
- Trek to Kedarnath temple
- Darshan at Kedarnath temple
- Return trek to Gaurikund
- Overnight in Guptkashi
The trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath covers approximately 16 kilometers round trip over mountainous terrain. Alternative: helicopter darshan is available for those unable to trek.
- Drive to Badrinath via Joshimath
- Check in and rest
- Evening Aarti at Badrinath temple
- Perform prayers and rituals
- Overnight in Badrinath
- Morning bath in Taptkund hot spring
- Darshan at Badrinath temple
- Visit Brahamakapal and Charanpaduka
- Evening Aarti ceremony
- Overnight in Badrinath
- Depart Badrinath
- Scenic drive through valleys
- Arrive in Rudraprayag
- Visit the confluence of rivers
- Overnight in Rudraprayag
- Drive to Rishikesh
- Visit Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula
- Final Ganga Aarti at Har ki Pauri in Haridwar
- Drive to Delhi, tour ends
- Tour ends
Inclusions
- 02 nights Accommodation in Haridwar
- 02 nights in Barkot
- 02 nights in Uttarkashi
- 02 nights in Guptkashi
- 01 night in Badrinath
- 01 night in Rudraprayag
- Daily Breakfast & Dinner
- Transport from Ex Delhi Airport all vehicles are NON-AC in hills areas
- Toll tax, Parking & Driver Allowance
- Taxes
Exclusions
- Air fare/train fare
- Delhi Parking will be Extra
- VIP Darshan
- Helicopter ticket and VIP Darshan charges
- Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc
- Any other item not specified in 'Tour include'
- Porterage during trekking
- Entrance fees during sightseeing
- Travel Insurance
- Expense incurred due to bad weather conditions, road closes, landslides etc
Transparent Pilgrimage Pricing
Rates below are per person in INR for standard hotel accommodation on twin sharing, and include daily breakfast and dinner, private non-air-conditioned vehicle transfers suitable for mountain roads, driver allowances, toll taxes and parking. Taxes are included.
| Rates per person in INR | ||||||||
| HOTEL CATEGORY | VALIDITY - 2026 | 10 NIGHTS PACKAGE | ||||||
| 2 PAX | 4 PAX | 6 PAX | 8 PAX | EXB | CWB | SGL SUPP | ||
| Standard | 01May - 30Jun | 54965 | 42328 | 40290 | 45385 | 16100 | 9809 | 23880 |
| 01Jul - 31Aug | 46132 | 36349 | 33631 | 40425 | 10412 | 6942 | 19956 | |
| 01Sep - 31Oct | 50005 | 38591 | 36417 | 40833 | 11153 | 7436 | 21377 | |
| Deluxe | 01May - 30Jun | 58770 | 46132 | 44095 | 49190 | 18130 | 10283 | 27668 |
| 01Jul - 31Aug | 49598 | 39815 | 37097 | 43891 | 12212 | 8142 | 23406 | |
| 01Sep - 31Oct | 54218 | 42804 | 40630 | 45045 | 13342 | 8895 | 25571 | |
| Super Deluxe | 01May - 30Jun | 68316 | 55678 | 53640 | 58736 | 23502 | 14748 | 37173 |
| 01Jul - 31Aug | 56969 | 47185 | 44468 | 51262 | 16042 | 10695 | 30746 | |
| 01Sep - 31Oct | 62452 | 51038 | 48864 | 53280 | 17619 | 11746 | 33770 | |
| Luxury | 01May - 30Jun | 76597 | 63960 | 61922 | 67018 | 28075 | 17061 | 45419 |
| 01Jul - 31Aug | 63933 | 54150 | 51432 | 58226 | 19659 | 13106 | 37680 | |
| 01Sep - 31Oct | 70591 | 59177 | 57003 | 61419 | 21848 | 14565 | 41874 | |
| Premium | 01May - 30Jun | 85022 | 72385 | 70346 | 75443 | 30773 | 21167 | 53807 |
| 01Jul - 31Aug | 68588 | 58804 | 56086 | 62880 | 22077 | 14718 | 42314 | |
| 01Sep - 31Oct | 78472 | 67058 | 64884 | 69300 | 25942 | 17295 | 49721 | |
| Hotel Used | ||||||||
| Standard: Haridwar: Hotel Vinayak or Purple Dots or Devganga or similar; Barkot: Hotel Ashiyana or similar; Uttarkashi: Hotel Prosperity AC or similar; Guptkashi: Shri Kedar Villa or similar; Badrinath: Hotel Shivkadam or similar; Rudraprayag: Hotel Vijay Lord Palace or Hotel Alaknanda or similar. | ||||||||
| Deluxe: Haridwar: Hotel Lakshya or Udmann or similar; Barkot: Camp Nirvana - Camps or Hotel Amandeep or similar; Uttarkashi: Yaantra Retreat or Divine Ganga Retreat or similar; Guptkashi: BHEL Forest Retreat or Shri Tirtham Residency or similar; Badrinath: Hotel Divine Ganga or similar; Rudraprayag: SHR Hotels or Tulip Resort or similar. | ||||||||
| Super Deluxe: Haridwar: Hotel Godwin or similar; Barkot: Camp Nirvana or Adhvanta Resort or similar; Uttarkashi: Hotel Sakshi or similar; Guptkashi: Village Retreat or similar; Badrinath: Hotel Mangalam or similar; Rudraprayag: SHR Resort or similar. | ||||||||
| Luxury: Haridwar: MJ Sarovar Portico or similar; Barkot: Yaantra Resort or similar; Uttarkashi: Rajaji Resort or Shivlinga Resort or similar; Guptkashi: Sun Inn Amritara or similar; Badrinath: Ecko Premier New Yoga or similar; Rudraprayag: Monal Resort or similar | ||||||||
| Premium: Haridwar: Hyatt Palace or similar; Barkot: Monkey Tail Resort or similar; Uttarkashi: Celestial Dream or similar; Guptkashi: Sun Inn By Amritara or similar; Badrinath: Amritara By Awad or similar; Rudraprayag: Sterling Kastoori Inn or similar. | ||||||||
Hotels Used per City (Standard Category or Similar)
Night by Night Accommodation
| City | Nights | Hotel (Standard or Similar) |
|---|---|---|
| Haridwar | 2 | Raj Vilas or Hotel Surya or Similar |
| Barkot | 2 | Yamunotri Guest House or Devi Valley Resort or Similar |
| Uttarkashi | 2 | Hotel Anurag or Govardhan Resort or Similar |
| Guptkashi | 2 | KMVN Guptkashi or Kedar Valley Resort or Similar |
| Badrinath | 1 | Hotel Devlok or KMVN Badrinath or Similar |
| Rudraprayag | 1 | Rudraprayag Hotel or River Mansions or Similar |
Best Time to Visit the Char Dham
The Char Dham temples remain open from mid-April through October, with the most favorable conditions occurring during the post-monsoon period from September to October, when clear skies provide stunning Himalayan vistas and fewer pilgrims create a more intimate spiritual experience. May and June offer pleasant weather and full accessibility, though higher crowds and temperatures. Winter closure from November to April means all temples are shut and deities are moved to winter sanctuaries in lower elevations.
The Journey Through Images
Complete Your Sacred Char Dham Pilgrimage
The Char Dham Yatra is a transformative spiritual journey that combines ancient Hindu pilgrimage with modern comfort. This eleven day package from Delhi eliminates logistical complexity, providing pre-arranged accommodations, daily meals, reliable transfers over challenging mountain roads, and the peace of mind to focus on your prayers and connection to these sacred sites. Whether you are a devout pilgrim or a spiritual seeker, the Char Dham package guides you through the four most revered temples of the Himalayas with care and authenticity. Contact our travel experts to reserve your dates and customize this journey to match your spiritual intentions.
