09 Nights / 10 Days
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Chardham Yatra Tentative Opening and Closing Dates 2025:
Yamunotri Dham: Opening date: April 30, 2025; Closing date: October 18, 2025
Gangotri Dham: Opening date: April 30, 2025; Closing date: October 18, 2025
Kedarnath Dham: Opening date: May 1, 2025; Closing date: October 20, 2025
Badrinath Dham: Opening date: May 2, 2025; Closing date: November 2, 2025
Chardham Uttrakhand Tour to complete spiritual enlightenment is mix of strain and comfort. The Yatra is carried out with challenging treks, rugged terrain and unpredictable weather. However, the right planning and travel tips can make this trip a cakewalk. Earlier when the Char Dham Yatra was conducted, people used to rarely be able to make it and even if they did make it usually they assumed they would not go back. However, with the changing times and the introduction of technology and new modes of transportation, Char Dham Yatra has now become more comfortable and more doable .
As these locations have high elevation of the temples of Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri, it is important to be well prepared. Kindly refer our travel tips for Char Dham Yatra to make it more comfortable for the pilgrims:
Package Inclusion:
- Transport from Ex Delhi to Delhi all vehicle are NON AC in hills areas.
- Toll tax and parking
- Driver Allowance
- Accommodation for total 9 Nights
- Daily Breakfast and Dinner at hotels only
- All applicable Taxes
Tour does not include:
- Air fare / train fare
- 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 condition, road closes, landslides etc.
- GST Applicable
Chardham Travel - Terms and Conditions
>> Please read emails carefully and understand the contents and prices. All the email conversations will also be part of your contract with us once you make the booking confirmed.
>> Please take care of the belongings before leaving the car or Hotels. Company is not responsible for any loss.
>> Hotel / camps or any kind of accommodation can deny stay if valid id proof is not provided. Company is not responsible for any ID proof related issues.
>> Many small hotels / resorts do not have lift so kindly inform us in advance if you are not comfortable with stairs.
>> As per the directive given by the Government of India, all Indian/Foreign Nationals are required to provide proper proof of identification upon check-in. Valid identification documents are: Passport & Visa, Voters Id card, Current Driver's License. All the documents must include a photograph.
>> For extra adults, many hotels provide extra beds. Kindly inform us in advance.
>> It is presumed that the tourist is medically fit to undertake the tour. If you have a certain kind of allergy (especially for food) or any serious health issues, kindly inform us in advance.
>> Many hotels charge extra for room heaters or wifi. Normal packages do not include this so in that case these charges should be paid at hotels.
>> Hotel check in time and checkout time as per hotel policy.
>> Due to any reason if Vehicle breakdown due to technical reasons we will try our best to arrange another vehicle as soon as possible for the major problems. For minor problems which will not take much time, vehicles will be repaired. Kindly cooperate.
>> We shall not be responsible for any delays & alterations in the program or expenses incurred directly or indirectly due to natural hazards, flight cancellations, accident, breakdown of transport, weather, sickness, landslides, closures/blockades due to political unrest or any such incidents.
>> AC will not work in all hill areas
>> Driver will not drive on No entry zones and should not be forced to drive on narrow streets or roads which can create traffic jams. Normal working hours of a driver is 12 hrs in case you want services more than 12 hours in a day kindly inform us in advance.
>> In some hill area roads driving after sunset and music is not allowed due to risk of life. Kindly cooperate.
>>Pick up and drop point will be one only.
>> In case you want multiple visits to some particular place, kindly mention it in advance because some places have very high parking charges.
>> Tour destination / route cannot change without prior notice.
>> Sometime vehicle parking area is a little far from the sightseeing spots. Guests need to reach the parking at their own cost.
>> No refund for short stay or unveiled facilities
>> No cancellation or any refund will be made if situation is beyond our control, such as bad weather, landslide, climatic conditions or any other natural disaster, fire, any embargo, acts or decisions of government, political or national crisis, road blocks, heavy snowfall, acts of terrorism or other similar causes Company is not responsible for any accident/injury/death/theft of person or property during the course of the tour.
>> All rights reserved to management to cancel any service without any refund until full advance money towards the service is received from the customer and accepted by the company. Companies can change the features or functionality of the services at any time, without any notice.
Day 1- Delhi- Haridwar (250 km /6 hrs)
Upon arrival we will pick up you and drive to Haridwar, 06 hours journey by the road. Reach and check in at hotel, Evening visit Har-kiPauri for Aarti ceremony of mother Ganges. Later return to hotel. An overnight stay
Day 2- Haridwar- Barkot (180 km / 6 to 7hrs drive. approx.)
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive towards Barkot via Mussoorie Kempty Fall, then drive to Barkot check in hotel / Camp overnight stay Barkot.
Barkot is an ideal destination to stay for pilgrims of Shri Yamunotri, It is situated 45 Kms before Yamunotri temple, from where paranomic views of the Bandar punch Peaks can be seen.
Day 3 - Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot – (36 Kms drive & 6 Kms Trek one side)
Early morning after breakfast, drive to Jankichatti, start trek to Yamunotri 6 kms. You have an option to either walk or hire Pony or by Doli at your own cost.
After taking bath in Surya Kund (hot spring) visit Yamunotri temple “Darshan” and Pooja of pious “Yamunaji” at DivyaShila, Return to can an overnight stay.
Yamunotri Temple – Situated at 3290 meters above ocean level. The Yamunotri Dham is the first hallowed destination of the Chardham Yatra. This Dham is committed to Goddess Yamuna, who regarded be as a daughter of the Sun God, Surya Dev.
According to the mythological stories and convictions, the Yamunotri Dham was an isolation of a sage Asti Muni. For the duration of his life, the Asti Muni every day showered in both Ganges and Yamuna. Be that as it may, in his old age he didn’t have the enough energy to reach Gangotri, yet his great deeds paid off and a flood of Ganges Showed up inverse to Yamunotri for him. This fanciful story adds to the otherworldly worth of the Dham.
Divya Shila: A rock pillar, worshipped before entering the Yamunotri Temple.
Day 4 - Barkot- Uttarkashi (155 Kms/5-6 Hrs)
This morning after breakfast check out from the hotel / Camp and drive to Uttarkashi on arrival check-in at the hotel. Later visit Vishwanath Temple and overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Day 5 - Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi (100 Kms / 03 Hrs- One way)
After breakfast, we proceed to Gangotri Enroute enjoy picturesque Harsil valley, Bhagirathi River and the most magnificent view of the Himalayas. Reach at temple Darshan and perform pooja. Thereafter we drive back to hotel, Night stay.
Gangotri – As per The Hindu mythology, Goddess Ganga – the daughter of Lord Brahma, showed herself as a waterway to acquit the transgressions of King Bhagirathi’s forerunners, taking after his extreme retribution of a few centuries, and Lord Shiva got her into his tangled locks to minimize the gigantic effect of her fall. She came to be called Bhagirathi at her incredible source. Along the right back of Bhagirathi stands the sanctum of Gangotri devoted to the Goddess. Roosted at a stature of 3042 meters (10,000 ft), it was developed in the mid-18th century by a Gorkha Commander, Amar Singh Thapa.
Day 6 – Uttarkashi- Rudraprayag (176 Kms/6 Hrs)
After breakfast, check out from hotel and drive to Rudraprayag reach and check, an overnight stay.
Day 7- Rudraprayag – Badrinath (160 Kms / 6 Hrs.)
After breakfast, check out from hotel and drive to Badrinath .On arrive check – in at hotel. Evening: Visit at Badrinath temple. If time permits.
Badrinath Temple – It’s so great to take in the way that this sacrosanct destination which is being dedicated to Lord Vishnu has been committed to humankind. The area where Lord Vishnu pondered under a Badri tree for thousand unremitting years and taught us a definitive method for welfare of humankind is exceptional on the planet. Today, this temple is considered as one of the holiest Hindu temples and is additionally one of the 108 DivyaDesams, sacred holy places for Vaishnavites.
Day 8 - Badrinath- Rudraprayag (160 Kms / 6 Hrs.)
After bath in the Taptkund visit & Darshan of Badrivishal, Brahamakamal is significant for PinddanShraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). There are other interesting sightseeing spot like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Bhimkund and the “Mukh” of the Saraswati River. Just within the three Kms of Badrinath jee.
Later drive to Rudraprayag. On arrive check –in at hotel and night stay.
Taptkund – Just beneath the Shree Badrinath Ji temple lies the Tapt Kund hot sulfur spring that has a high therapeutic worth. It is a freshwater pool with the washing region of 16.1/2 feet by 14.1/4 feet. Despite the fact that the typical temperature of the spring is 55°c, the temperature of water continues expanding continuously amid the day. A dunk in Tapt Kund is viewed as a decent restorative cure for skin illnesses.
NaradKund – NaradKund is arranged close Tapt Kund. It is accepted that the Badrinath icon was acquired from this Kund. NaradKund boiling hot water spring is situated under the GarurShila and holds a therapeutic worth. Fans take a plunge in this Kund before entering the Badrinath sanctuary for Darshan of Lord Badrinath.
Vyas & Ganesh-Gufa- Vyas & Ganesh - Gufa cavern is situated in the Mana Village alongside numerous different caverns. It is accepted that in this cavern Ved Vyas directed his acclaimed epic of Mahabharata to Ganesh and accordingly it has been named Vyas Gufa. There is an icon of Ved Vyas indicated composition the granth (epic book) inside this hole.
Beginning Source of Saraswati – River- Manibhadrapur which is known as Mana village, the beginning source of river Saraswati. Bhimpul (bridge) according to myth it is built by Bhim during period of the Mahabharata.
Day 9- Rudraprayag– Haridwar (165 Kms /6-7 Hrs.)
After breakfast, drive to Haridwar via Rishikesh local sightseeing like Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula, Triveni Ghat temples and Ashrams. On arrive watch evening Aarti at Har-Ki-Pauri and then check –in at hotel and night stay.
Day 10 – Haridwar-Delhi (250 Kms/ 6 Hrs)
After breakfast, checkout and straight drive to Delhi to drop toward your home destination.
1- What are the four temples in the Chardham Yatra?
Yamunotri: Dedicated to the goddess Yamuna, it is the source of the Yamuna River.
Gangotri: Dedicated to the goddess Ganga, it is the source of the Ganges River.
Kedarnath: Dedicated to Lord Shiva, it is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.
Badrinath: Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, it is one of the holiest shrines in Hinduism.
2. When is the best time to visit the Chardham Yatra?
The best time to undertake the Chardham Yatra is from April to October, before the onset of the winter season. The temples generally close for the winter around October or November due to heavy snowfall and the harsh weather in the Himalayas.
3. How long does the Chardham Yatra take?
The duration of the yatra typically ranges from 10 to 12 days, depending on the route taken, stops for rest, and the pace of travel. Some may complete it in 7-8 days, while others may take longer.
4. What is the distance between the four temples?
The approximate distances between the temples are:
Yamunotri to Gangotri: 215 km
Gangotri to Kedarnath: 220 km
Kedarnath to Badrinath: 220 km
The total distance covered during the yatra is about 1,000 km or more, depending on the route.
5. What mode of transportation is used for the Chardham Yatra?
The yatra can be completed by road (via buses, cars, or jeeps), and for certain parts, trekking is involved. Helicopter services are also available for Kedarnath, making it easier for those unable to trek.
6. Is it necessary to trek to the temples?
Yes, some temples, especially Kedarnath, require trekking. The trek to Kedarnath is about 16 km one way from Gaurikund. For other temples like Yamunotri, the trek is 6 km, while Gangotri and Badrinath are accessible by road.
7. What should I carry for the Chardham Yatra?
Essentials to carry include:
Comfortable trekking shoes
Warm clothes (especially if traveling in cooler months)
Personal medications and a first-aid kit
Umbrella, sunscreen, and hat
Water bottles and high-energy snacks
Identity proof and other travel documents
8. Can elderly or physically challenged pilgrims undertake the Chardham Yatra?
While the yatra involves some physical effort, especially due to trekking, many elderly or physically challenged pilgrims opt for helicopter services for Kedarnath and use ponies or palkis for shorter treks. However, proper medical preparation and assistance are advised for those with mobility challenges.
9. Is the Chardham Yatra safe?
The Chardham Yatra is generally safe, but safety precautions are necessary due to the challenging terrain and high-altitude conditions. Travelers should follow local guidelines, stay informed about weather conditions, and travel with a guide if unfamiliar with the area.
10. Are there any rituals or ceremonies performed during the Chardham Yatra?
Yes, pilgrims often participate in various rituals at each temple, including:
Aarti (prayer ceremonies) at the temples
Taking a holy dip in the rivers at Gangotri and Yamunotri
Offering prayers to the deities, seeking blessings
Pind Daan (offering to ancestors) is also done, especially in Kedarnath.
11. What is the significance of the Chardham Yatra?
The Chardham Yatra is believed to cleanse the soul and remove past sins, helping devotees attain moksha (liberation). It is considered an opportunity to seek the blessings of the gods and experience spiritual awakening in the serene Himalayan environment.
12. Is there any accommodation available along the Chardham Yatra route?
Yes, there are a variety of accommodation options, from basic dharamshalas (guesthouses) to more comfortable hotels in places like Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. However, during peak season, accommodation may be limited, so it’s advisable to book in advance.
13. What are the challenges faced during the Chardham Yatra?
The journey can be physically demanding due to the mountainous terrain, altitude, and long travel hours. Weather conditions can also be unpredictable, with rain, cold temperatures, and snow in certain regions. Roads can sometimes be blocked due to landslides, particularly during the monsoon.
14. Can I perform the full Chardham Yatra in a single trip?
Yes, it is possible to complete the entire Chardham Yatra in one trip, usually within 10-12 days, depending on your pace and the route taken. Some pilgrims choose to complete the journey by visiting each temple one after the other, while others may prefer to take breaks.
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