Char Dham Yatra
A sacred journey through the Garhwal Himalayas — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath.
Four sacred shrines. One unforgettable journey.
The Char Dham Yatra is more than a journey through the Himalayas. It is a pilgrimage through ancient traditions, sacred rivers, mountain valleys and some of India's most revered temples.
Beginning from Rishikesh, the journey takes you through the Garhwal Himalayas to the four sacred Dhams — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath.
From the first steps towards Yamunotri to the peaceful surroundings of Badrinath, every day brings a new landscape, a new temple and a new experience.
A journey of faith through the Himalayas.
Four destinations. Four sacred rivers. One journey that brings together faith, nature and the Himalayas.
Yamunotri
The sacred source of Maa Yamuna.
Gangotri
The revered abode of Maa Ganga.
Kedarnath
The sacred Himalayan abode of Lord Shiva.
Badrinath
The sacred abode of Lord Vishnu.
The Journey, Day by Day.
Nine days through sacred temples, Himalayan valleys, mountain roads and unforgettable landscapes.
Assemble at Rishikesh and begin the journey into the Garhwal Himalayas. Drive through picturesque mountain roads via Barkot before reaching Janki Chatti.
- Assemble at Rishikesh.
- Begin the journey into the Garhwal Himalayas.
- Drive through scenic mountain roads via Barkot.
- Reach Janki Chatti and settle into the hotel.
Begin the sacred trek towards Yamunotri, the first Dham of the journey. After darshan and time at the temple, return to Janki Chatti and continue the journey towards Uttarkashi.
- Begin the trek to Yamunotri Temple.
- Offer prayers to Maa Yamuna.
- Visit Surya Kund and Divya Shila.
- Return to Janki Chatti.
- Continue through the Himalayan landscape towards Uttarkashi.
Travel through the beautiful Bhagirathi Valley towards Gangotri. Spend time at the sacred temple and experience the peaceful Himalayan surroundings before returning to Uttarkashi.
- Drive through the Bhagirathi Valley.
- Seek blessings at Gangotri Temple.
- Visit Kedar Ganga Sangam.
- Spend time amidst the serene surroundings.
- Return to Uttarkashi.
Leave Uttarkashi and begin the long, scenic drive towards the Kedarnath region. Witness the changing Himalayan landscape along the route and arrive at Sitapur to prepare for the next day's sacred trek.
- Begin the scenic drive towards Gaurikund.
- Witness ever-changing Himalayan landscapes.
- Arrive near the Kedarnath region.
- Rest and prepare for the Kedarnath trek.
One of the most important days of the journey. Begin the sacred trek from the Gaurikund region towards Kedarnath and reach the holy shrine of Lord Shiva.
- Begin the sacred trek to Kedarnath.
- Journey through the Himalayan terrain.
- Reach the holy shrine of Lord Shiva.
- Visit Kedarnath Temple for darshan.
Spend the morning in the sacred surroundings of Kedarnath before beginning the descent. Visit Bhairavnath Temple, trek back towards Gourikund and continue towards Ukhimath.
- Visit Bhairavnath Temple.
- Begin the descent from Kedarnath.
- Reach Gourikund.
- Continue by road towards Ukhimath.
Continue deeper into the Garhwal Himalayas towards Joshimath. Along the way, visit sacred temples and travel through some of Uttarakhand's beautiful river valleys and confluences.
- Visit the ancient Vishwanath Temple.
- Seek blessings at Omkareshwar Temple.
- Drive through Karnaprayag.
- Pass through Nandprayag.
- Arrive at Joshimath.
Visit the final Dham of the journey — Badrinath. After darshan, explore Mana Village, the last Indian village before the Indo-Tibetan border.
- Visit Badrinath Temple.
- Explore Mana Village.
- Visit Bhim Pul.
- See the Saraswati River.
- Visit Vyasa Gufa and Ganesh Gufa.
- Return to Joshimath.
Begin the return journey through the breathtaking Himalayan valleys. Pass several sacred Prayags before arriving at Rishikesh, marking the conclusion of the Char Dham Yatra.
- Begin the return journey from Joshimath.
- Pass through Vishnuprayag.
- Travel via Karnaprayag.
- Pass Rudraprayag and Devprayag.
- Arrive at Rishikesh.
What's included in your journey?
✓ Inclusions
- Accommodation on Triple/Quad Sharing Basis
- Breakfast and Dinner throughout the trip
- Transportation from Rishikesh to Rishikesh
- Tempo Traveller / Ertiga as per group size
- Char Dham Yatra Registration
- All required permits
- Experienced Trip Captain
- Trek Completion Certificate
× Exclusions
- Lunch and additional meals
- Pony, Palki or Porter charges
- Personal expenses
- Travel Insurance
- Medical expenses
- Emergency evacuation charges
- Expenses due to weather, roadblocks or landslides
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions
Travel with purpose. Journey with confidence.
Himalayan Experience
Journey with a team that understands the mountains and the experiences they create.
Experienced Trip Captain
A dedicated trip captain accompanies the journey and coordinates the experience.
Complete Coordination
Transportation, accommodation, permits and registrations are planned for the journey.
More Than a Trip
A journey designed to bring together spirituality, adventure and the beauty of the Himalayas.
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