4 Dham Yatra Uttrakhand

Overview

The Uttarakhand Char Dham Yatra is one of India's most sacred and revered Hindu pilgrimage circuits. It is famous for spiritual purification, breathtaking Himalayan landscapes, and the pursuit of salvation. The Four Sacred Shrines The tour encompasses four high-altitude abodes in the Garhwal Himalayas, completed in a traditional clockwise order:

Yamunotri: Dedicated to Goddess Yamuna, it marks the source of the sacred Yamuna River.

Gangotri: Dedicated to Goddess Ganga, it sits near the origin of the holy River Ganga.

Kedarnath: One of the 12 Jyotirlingas, this remote temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is nestled against the stunning backdrop of the Kedarnath peak.

Badrinath: The ultimate stop on the circuit, this ancient temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and sits on the banks of the Alaknanda River.

Tour Overview

• Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
• Starting & Ending Point: Haridwar / Rishikesh
• Total Driving Distance: Approx. 1,600 km across the Garhwal Himalayas
• Best Time to Travel: May to June & September to November

The Cost Includes

• Accommodation: 3-star Hotel accommodation.
• Meals: Daily Breakfast and Dinner at the hotels (Buffet style for groups).
• Tolls & Taxes: All parking, state taxes, driver allowances, and fuel charges.
• Tour Manager: 1 Dedicated professional tour assistance for 24/7 hrs.
• Daily Water: 1 Bottles of 500ml mineral water per person per day.

The Cost Excludes

• Hotel Expenses(extra expenses in hotel)
• International Airfare
• Your travel and medical insurance
• Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc

11 Days / 10 Nights

Day 1: Haridwar/Rishikesh to Barkot (Distance: ~180 km | Drive: 6–7 hours)

• Start early morning and enjoy a scenic mountain drive.
• En route, you can halt at the famous Kempty Falls in Mussoorie.
• Check into a hotel/resort in Barkot. Overnight stay at Barkot to acclimatize.

Day 2: Barkot - Yamunotri - Barkot (Drive: 45 km | Trek: 6 km one way)

• Early morning drive to Janki Chatti (the base point for the trek).
• Begin the 6 km trek to Yamunotri Temple (on foot, or via optional pony/palki).
• Take a holy dip in the natural hot springs of Surya Kund, offer prayers to Maa Yamuna, and trek back down to Janki Chatti.
• Drive back for an overnight stay in Barkot.

Day 3: Barkot to Uttarkashi (Distance: ~85 km | Drive: 3–4 hours)

• A relaxed drive along the banks of the Bhagirathi River.
• Reach Uttarkashi by afternoon. Visit the ancient Kashi Vishwanath Temple in the evening.
• Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Day 4: Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Uttarkashi (Distance: ~100 km one way | Drive: 3–4 hours)

• Drive through the gorgeous Harsil Valley to reach Gangotri Temple.
• Take a holy dip in the icy Bhagirathi River and attend the temple darshan.
• Spend some time taking in the pristine alpine surroundings before driving back to Uttarkashi for the night.

Day 5: Uttarkashi to Guptkashi / Sitapur (Distance: ~220 km | Drive: 8–9 hours)

• A long but beautiful driving day connecting the Bhagirathi valley to the Mandakini valley.
• Pass through scenic landscapes to reach Guptkashi or Sitapur (the base region for Kedarnath).
• Overnight stay and preparation for the rigorous trek ahead.

Day 6: Guptkashi/Sitapur _ Kedarnath (Drive: 30 km to Sonprayag | Trek: 16 km)

• Take a local shared shuttle from Sonprayag to Gaurikund (the official trek starting point).
• Begin the steep 16 km trek to Kedarnath Temple (on foot, or via pre-booked pony/palki/helicopter).
• Reach the top by evening, check into your guest house/tent, and witness the mesmerizing evening Aarti amidst mountain peaks. Overnight stay in Kedarnath.

Day 7: Kedarnath --- Guptkashi / Shrikot (Trek: 16 km down | Drive: 2–3 hours)

• Wake up early for the morning Darshan and Temple Parikrama.
• Trek back down 16 km to Gaurikund.
• Drive back to your hotel in Guptkashi or Rudraprayag to rest and recover.

Day 8: Guptkashi/Rudraprayag to Badrinath (Distance: ~160 km | Drive: 6–7 hours)

• Drive via Joshimath, winding along the Alaknanda River.
• Arrive at Badrinath by late afternoon. Check into your hotel.
• Visit the majestic Badrinath Temple in the evening for Darshan and Aarti. Overnight stay in Badrinath.

Day 9: Badrinath to Rudraprayag / Srinagar (Distance: ~155 km | Drive: 5–6 hours)

• Take a morning holy bath at Tapt Kund followed by final prayers.
• Explore Mana Village (India’s last village before the Tibet border), Bheem Pul, and Vyas Gufa.
• Begin the return journey and drive down to Rudraprayag or Srinagar for an overnight stay.

Day 10: Rudraprayag to Haridwar/Rishikesh via Devprayag (Distance: ~160 km | Drive: 5–6 hours)

• En route, stop at Devprayag to witness the spectacular holy confluence where the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers meet to officially become the Ganga.
• Arrive in Rishikesh/Haridwar by afternoon. Enjoy the evening Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri or Triveni Ghat. Overnight stay.

Day 11: Departure

• En route, stop at Devprayag to witness the spectacular holy confluence where the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers meet to officially become the Ganga.
• Arrive in Rishikesh/Haridwar by afternoon. Enjoy the evening Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri or Triveni Ghat. Overnight stay.