Introduction
Among the holiest of all pilgrimages in India, the Chardham Yatra holds a revered place in the hearts of millions. This sacred expedition to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath is about experiencing divinity in its purest form amidst the majestic Himalayas. These four dhams represent the four pillars of Hindu faith: devotion, purification, liberation, and compassion. Undertaking this journey is believed to wash away sins, dissolve ego, and guide one toward moksha.
- Yamunotri: Yamunotri is a significant Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to the goddess Yamuna (the daughter of Surya, the Sun God and sister of Yama) and considered the origin of the Yamuna River. It is believed that taking blessings from the intricately carved idol of Goddess Yamuna in polished black ebony in the temple and a holy dip in the river cleanses sins and takes away the fear of untimely death.
- Gangotri: Located at an altitude of 3,200m, this site is deeply intertwined with Hindu mythology and considered the origin of the River Ganga, represented by Goddess Ganga. It is believed that King Bhagiratha brought Goddess Ganga to Earth to purify the ashes of his ancestors. Thousands of pilgrims for centuries have visited here, with Lord Rama and Hanuman also believed to have visited here.
- Kedarnath: Kedarnath is the most revered and one of the 12 Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is linked to the Pandavas, who are looking for Lord Shiva’s forgiveness after the Mahabharata war. Lord Shiva transformed himself into a bull and disappeared in Kedarnath, leaving the hump which is still worshipped as the temple’s sanctum. This pilgrimage is considered the most holy place to seek liberation.
- Badrinath: Considered as the most revered Hindu pilgrimage site and part of the Char Dham circuit, Badrinath is dedicated to Lord Badrinarayan, a form of Vishnu. There are various legends about the temple, including that Lord Vishnu meditated here in the harsh Himalayan climate, and Goddess Lakshmi protected him by transforming into a Badri tree. Another story is of the Pandavas passing through on their way to heaven. This temple is also one of the 108 Divya Desams, sacred Vishnu temples.
Char Dham Yatra Itinerary from Haridwar
And what better place to begin this timeless journey than Hardiwar, the ‘Gateway to God.’ Located on the banks of the sacred Ganga River, Haridwar is where spirituality flows in the air, where every Ghat tells a story, and every sunrise feels like a blessing. Starting your Chardham yatra from Haridwar connects you instantly to the spiritual essence of the journey, grounding your soul before it takes flight towards the abode of the gods. It is believed that beginning the Char Dham Tour from Haridwar helps prepare both body and mind for the challenging yet enlightening pilgrimage tour ahead. From the holy Har ki Pauri Ganga Aarti to the ancient temples lining its narrow alleys, Haridwar sets the spiritual tone for what lies ahead. Here is why starting from Haridwar is ideal:
- Geographical Advantage: Haridwar is the nearest major spiritual hub and transit point for all four dhams.
- Well-Connected: It is easily accessible by rail and road from Delhi and other major nearby cities.
- Spiritual Preparation: Performing rituals and taking a holy dip in the Ganga River before going on the Char Dham Yatra is considered highly auspicious.
- Rich Heritage: Begin your journey surrounded by ancient chants, sacred bells, and the timeless wisdom of saints and scriptures.
Setting out from Haridwar, this yatra is an experience of contrast. You travel from the bustling ghats of the plains to the serene solitude of snow-clad peaks. Along the way, you will pass through hill towns, roaring valleys, apple orchards, dense pine forests, and some of the most sacred spots of Hindu mythology. Your route may take you through spiritually significant towns like Haridwar, Barkot, Yamunotri, Uttarkashi, Gangotri, Guptkashi, Kedarnath, Badrinath, Rudraprayag, and Rishikesh. Each town is a pause in your spiritual journey, offering not only rest and refreshments but deep reflections, ancient legends, and local warmth.
Highlights of Our Itinerary From Haridwar
Starting from Haridwar simplifies your journey. Our Char Dham tour packages from Haridwar typically include:
- Comfortable transport by AC buses, SUVs, or private cabs with experienced licensed drivers for convenient and safe travel.
- Clean and hygienic accommodation options at every stop, from standard guesthouses to deluxe hotels.
- Vegetarian meals are available to suit dietary and spiritual preferences.
- Well-experienced local guides and staff to assist with treks, darshans, and local insights.
- Your safety is our priority. Medical assistance and oxygen support are available in higher altitudes.
- Helicopter tour packages are available for Kedarnath for elderly/ kids or time-sensitive pilgrims.
Most importantly, our Char Dham Yatra packages from Haridwar allow shorter travel duration, giving you more time to focus on the experience rather than the logistics.
Best Time To Undertake The Yatra
The Chardham shrines typically open in late April or early May and close around early November. The best time to travel is:
- Summer (May-June): This is the time when the snow-covered winter season concludes and the peak period for pilgrim visits starts. The weather remains pleasant during this time, making it the most comfortable and safest time to book your Char Dham travel.
- Post Monsoon (September-October): This post-monsoon time is considered the ideal for embarking on the sacred dhams by many devotees due to its moderately cool weather and post-monsoon charm. During this period, the skies remain clear and the post-monsoon freshness and spiritual serenity add new perspective to the yatra.
- Avoid Monsoon (July-September): Avoid monsoon months due to landslides and slippery roads. This heavy rainfall makes it unsuitable to complete your yatra. Helicopter services are also suspended due to poor weather.
Check Our Detailed Itinerary For Yatra!
The Char Dham Yatra from Haridwar is a journey into yourself. Every mountain you cross, every temple you visit, and every prayer you whisper bring you closer to your essence. It teaches patience, devotion, endurance, and surrender. So pack light, open your heart, and take your first step into the mountains where gods walk and the soul finds peace. Below is the detailed Char Dham Yatra itinerary from Haridwar that helps you to understand every aspect of the journey before you go:
Itinerary
Chardham Yatra begins as you arrived at Haridwar Railway / Dehradun Airport. Our representative will meet you, and you will proceed to Barkot / Kharsali. On arrival check in at Barkot / Kharsali hotel/camp. Overnight stay at hotel.
Wake up early and leave to Yamunotri around 5/6 am. Reached at Janki Chatti where we start our 6 kms trek to Yamunotri. The stretch can be covered by walking, horse, or palki (Cost on Direct Payment). Reaching at the Yamunotri Temple first visit the Surya Kund, a hot water springs in which devotees took cooked rice in white cloth and dipped in this Kund. This cooked rice taken as prasad to home. Pilgrim takes bath in Jamnabai Kund and then go to worship the Divya Shilla. Taking blessing from the Yamuna ji, we return back to Jankichatti and the drive to Barkot for overnight stay.
Today after breakfast, check out of the hotel and we go ahead to our next destination Uttarkashi. On arrival, you will visit Vishwanath Temple, and Shakti Temple, which is known for its big Trishul. Late we drive to hotel, do check in formalities and rest day is leisurely. Overnight stay and dinner at Uttarkashi hotel.
Have early breakfast/packed breakfast we are driving to Gangotri. En route take a dip at Garam Kund at Gangnani and then you will proceed to Gangotri via Harsil Valley. On arrival at Gangotri take a dip at holy river Ganga. Perform pooja and take blessings. You can visit nearby places like Surya Kund, Bhagirath Shila, Bharon Ghati(on th way to Gangotri). Later return back to Uttarkashi for overnight stay.
Morning, have your breakfast and do check out formalities and drive to Guptkashi / Phata. On the way see the scenic view of the Mandakini River. Reaching at Guptkashi visit the Ardhnarishwar Temple, seek blessings and then we drive to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Wake up early morning around 3/4am put your luggage at locker room / store room provided by the hotel, now you will proceed to Sonprayag. Reaching at Sonprayag our vehicle will drop you and then you have to go to Soprayag for registration checking, from there you will get the local taxi to GauriKund. Reaching at Gaurikund start your trek to Kedarnath which is 20 kms can be cover by walking, horse, pony and palki (on direct payment basis). On arrival at Kedarnath, if you have time can visit the temple or if you reached late direct check in at your pre-booked Govt. Camps/Lodges for overnight stay.
Wake up early, take bath and you should be at temple by 4:45 am for the Abhishek pooja. Then enter the Garbha Griha, bow your head to the Idol and get blessing. Then after darshan you will trek down to Sonprayag. Reached at the parking at Sonprayag, there you will meet the driver and you will be drive to hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast check out form, he hotel we visit Badrinath via Joshimath the last Dham of Chota Char Dham Yatra Joshimath visit the Narshing Temple (winter sheet of Badrinath Ji), Kalpavriksha, Shankaracharya Math and move ahead to Badrinath (Must cross Govindghat at 5:30 pm). Once you reached at Badrinath check in at the hotel. If time permits can visit the Badrinath Temple, before entering the temple, take a bath at Tapt Kund a hot water spring at the bank the of Alaknanda River. Badrinath temple other must visit place are Sheshnetra Ashram and Brahma Kapal, Mata Murti Temple. Later return to hotel for overnight stay.
Early morning, first bath at Tapt Kund, after that do Darshan at the Badrinath Temple. Also known as Badri Vishal, this shrine is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. After Darshan and Pooja, we visit the other sightseeing places which is 3kms ahead from Badrinath shrine like Mana Village, Vyas Gufa, Bhim Pul, Saraswati River “Mukh”. Later we drive back Rudraprayag, reaching at hotel do check inn and overnight stay.
Today breakfast we check out form the hotel and drive to Haridwar. En route we can visit the Dhari Devi Temple, Devprayag Sangam and then we further proceed to Haridwar via Rishikesh. Rishikesh, we visit the Laxman Jhulla, Triveni Ghat, Ram Jhulla, and Sivananda Ashram, Triveni Ghat. Later on, you will be transferred to Haridwar Railway station / Dehradun Airport to board the flight or train to your onward journey.
Inclusions
- Accommodation on Twin sharing basis.
- Meals Plan (MAPI) daily breakfast & dinner. (fixed menu basis).
- Attached baths and toilets with running Hot & Cold water (timing basis).
- Fuel parking, toll taxes, Interstate taxes, permit, driver allowance, & nighthalt charges
- All Transfers, excursions & sightseeing as per the itinerary.
- Entire travel as per the itinerary.
- Kids below 5 yrs. sharing bed with parents on a complimentary basis.
- Chardham Yatra Registrations: https://registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in/signin.php
Exclusions
- 5% GST & all Government Taxes.
- Helicopter Ticket for Kedarnath Ji
- Pony, Palki, Horse Charges at Kedarnath Ji.
- Lunches
- Travel insurance covering medical evacuation, hospitalization, air evacuation, Baggage insurance and trip cancellation.
- Tips and Porter charges.
- Room Heater Charges.
- If the destination of a particular day can’t be reached due to landslides, natural Calamities, traffic jams, arrangements of that night stay and meals to the nearest availability shall be made at extra cost and bearable by Guests directly. Refunds of the original destination shall not be made.
- Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicles, other than mentioned in
- Any kind of food or beverages that is not included in the package like mineral water, refreshments/meals/lunches on the root or hotels.
- Early Check-In or Late Check-Out (Subject to Room Availability).
- Personal equipment like clothes, shoes, daypacks, personal medical kit etc.
- Cost arises due to change or delay in the flight timings. Traveloi Holiday India Pvt Ltd as a responsible travel partner try to minimize the impact but Traveloi Holiday India Pvt Ltd will not liable / responsible for such incidents
Cost per person
| No. of Persons | Price Including Taxes |
|---|---|
| 06 Guests | ₹ 44,600/- |
Deluxe Hotels
| City | Hotel or Similar | Number of Nights |
|---|---|---|
| Barkot | Camp Nirwana (Cottage) / Rigveda (Cottage) / Durga Resort / Shivalik Camps (Cottage) | 02 |
| Uttarkashi | Prosperity (Ac Room)/ Anant villa / Great Ganga (Ac Room) | 02 |
| Phata | Shivas Trident / Nanda Resort | 02 |
| Kedarnath | Rajasthan Bhawan / Jhalaram Bhawan (Basic Accommodation) | 01 |
| Badrinath | Pinnacle Peak / Lords Annaxe / Lords Centric | 01 |
| Rudraprayag | Mandakini (A/C Deluxe) / Hotel Narayana (A/C Deluxe) / Jayati Palace (A/C Rooms) | 01 |