10 Days - 9 Nights (Haridwar - Barkot - Janakichatti - Yamunotri - Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Guptkashi - Rampur - Sitapur - Kedarnath - Badrinath - Joshimath - Rudrapryag - Haridwar)
Uttarakhand, also known as Devbhoomi, or the Land of Gods, is full of temples and sees visitors all year round. One of the most well-known pilgrimage tours and circuits that pilgrims visit in Uttarakhand is the Char Dham Yatra. It's a journey to four holy places—Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath—up in the Himalayas. In Hindi, 'Char' means four, and 'Dham' means sacred spots.
The temples are closed for about six months of the year. They open in the summer, around April or May, and shut again when winter starts, usually in October or November. People say you should do the Yatra in a clockwise direction, so you begin at Yamunotri, then go to Gangotri, followed by Kedarnath, and end at Badrinath. You can either go by road or take a helicopter. Some folks even choose to do a shorter trip to just Kedarnath and Badrinath, called the Do Dham Yatra.
Upon arrival in Haridwar, the tour representative of Pilgrim Package India will receive you with warm welcome and drive you to Barkot. Stop by Mussorie and Kempty Falls along the way—perfect for a little break and some nice views. Then, head to Barkot, check into the hotel, and you’ve got the evening to relax.
After breakfast, we’ll drive to Janakichatti or Phoolchatti, where the trek to Yamunotri starts. It’s about 6km, and you can either walk, ride a horse, or take a Doli (they’re all at your own cost). When we get to Yamunotri, you can take a dip in the Surya Kund hot spring, which feels amazing! Then, we’ll do the trek back to Janakichatti, and after that, we’ll drive back to Barkot to stay in the hotel for the night.
After breakfast, head out to Uttarkashi. You will top by Shivgufa on the way, which is a cool little spot. In Uttarkashi, visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Check into the hotel, and you’ve got the rest of the day free to chill.
After breakfast, we will drive you to Gangotri. On the way, stop at Gangnani Hot Spring to take a quick dip. Continue the drive through the beautiful Harsil Valley to Gangotri. Once there, you can take a dip in the Ganges (called Bhagirathi here) and perform a small pooja. It is a nice peaceful spot to spend some time. Head back to Uttarkashi for the night.
Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel and head to Guptkashi. On the way, you will see the beautiful Mandakini River at Tilwara, which comes from Kedarnath. Once we get to Guptkashi, visit the Ardh Narishwar Temple. Our tour representative will drop you at the pre-booked hotel in any of the three mentioned locations—Guptkashi/Sitapur/Rampur. Check into the hotel and relax. Stay overnight.
Today after relishing a hearty breakfast and head to Kedarnath. The Kedarnath Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the Jyotirlingas in India. To visit Kedarnath, either trek or take a helicopter (at your own cost). If you choose the trek, the representative will drive you to Sonprayag early in the morning. From there, it is a 5km jeep ride to Gaurikund (you’ll pay for the jeep on your own). Then, you will start the trek to Kedarnath. You can also rent a horse or palki if you want (again, at your own cost). After reaching Kedarnath, check into the hotel and stay overnight.
After breakfast, trek back from Kedarnath to Sitapur. It’s a 16km trek, so get ready for some exercise. The views along the way are amazing, so it’s totally worth it. Once back in Sitapur or Rampur, our representative will drop you at the hotel. Rest up for the night.
Have your breakfast early morning and drive to Badrinath. Upon arrival check into the hotel and get freshen up. Take a dip in Taptkund and visit the Badrinath Temple. Don’t miss the evening aarti! If you have time, check out nearby places like Mana, Vyas Gufa, and Charanpaduka. Stay overnight at Badrinath.
After breakfast, drive to Rudraprayag, stopping at Joshimath on the way. Visit the Vishnu Prayag and Narsingh Temple. You will pass by Karn Prayag and Nand Prayag. After reaching Rudrapyrag, check into the hotel and stay overnight.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and head to visit the beautiful Rudraprayag Sangam and Koteshwar Mahadev Temple. On the way, stop at Dev Prayag. In the evening, the representative of Pilgrim Package India will drop you off at Haridwar Railway Station. And that’s the end of this amazing journey!
