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Char Dham Yatra Travel Guide
Char Dham Yatra packages cover Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath in the Garhwal Himalaya, by road from Haridwar or Delhi or by helicopter. We also offer Do Dham packages for Kedarnath and Badrinath, and a Yamunotri–Gangotri Do Dham. Ek Dham packages cover Kedarnath or Badrinath alone. Our yatra itineraries run 4 to 12 days, from Haridwar, Rishikesh, Dehradun or Delhi, and one Yamunotri–Gangotri yatra stays a night at Harsil.
By Holiday Guru Travel · Updated 8 Oct 2026
In short: All four dhams in one trip, choose your pace, planned around the treks and experienced routing. The traditional order runs west to east: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. May–June and September–October are the best times for the Char Dham Yatra; the shrines are closed in winter.
Char Dham Yatra quick facts
- Trip length
- 4–12 days (17 itineraries)
- Best time
- May–June and September–October are the best times for the Char Dham Yatra; the shrines are closed in winter.
- Key places
- Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath, Haridwar & Rishikesh
- Tours start in
- Haridwar, Delhi, Dehradun
- Travel style
- Private cab on 8 of 17
- Hotels
- Standard / 3-star equivalent on 9 of 17; Deluxe on 7 of 17; Luxury on 1 of 17
- Meal plans
- Breakfast on 10 of 17; Breakfast & dinner on 7 of 17
- Suits
- Families, Senior citizens, Groups
Best places to visit in Char Dham Yatra
Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath and Haridwar & Rishikesh are the places our Char Dham Yatra itineraries are built around.
Yamunotri
Reached by a trek of about 6 km from Janki Chatti/Phool Chatti, on foot, by horse or by doli at your own cost.
Gangotri
Reached by road; about 100 km each way from Uttarkashi (3–4 hours).
Kedarnath
Drive to Sonprayag, take a local jeep to Gaurikund, then trek about 19–20 km — or take a pony or helicopter.
Badrinath
Reached by road, about 160 km (7 hours) from Guptkashi; visit Mana village nearby.
Haridwar & Rishikesh
Start or end the yatra with the Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri.
Things to do
- Take the holy dip and darshan at each of the four dhams
- Attend the Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar
- Visit Mana village near Badrinath
- Take a pony, palki or helicopter to Kedarnath if walking is difficult
- See the Bhagirathi valley on the road to Gangotri
How many days do you need?
A road Char Dham Yatra takes 9–11 days from Haridwar and 11–12 days from Delhi; a Do Dham takes 5–7 days, and an Ek Dham (Kedarnath or Badrinath) 4–5 days.
| Trip length | What it covers | Our itinerary |
|---|---|---|
| 5 days | Do Dham — Kedarnath and Badrinath from Haridwar | Do Dham Yatra (Kedarnath - Badrinath) Tour from Haridwar 5 Days Package |
| 6 days | Char Dham by helicopter | Chardham Yatra By Helicopter Tour |
| 9 days | Char Dham from Haridwar | Char Dham yatra Package from Haridwar for 9 Days |
| 10 days | Char Dham from Haridwar | Char Dham yatra Package from Haridwar |
| 11 days | Char Dham from Delhi | Char Dham yatra Package from delhi for 11 Days |
Best time to visit Char Dham Yatra
May–June and September–October are the best times for the Char Dham Yatra; the shrines are closed in winter.
| Months | Season | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| April/May – June | Opening season | The temples open around late April or May; pleasant days and heavy demand. |
| July – August | Monsoon | Heavy rain and landslides can close roads; travel only with flexible plans. |
| September – October | Post-monsoon | Clear skies and fewer pilgrims — a good time for the yatra. |
| November – March | Closed | The shrines close for winter, usually around Diwali, and reopen in spring. |
Suggested Char Dham Yatra routes
Routes from our own Char Dham Yatra itineraries, by trip length.
- 3 Nights / 4 Days: Guptkashi → Kedarnath → Guptkashi — Ek Dham Yatra: Kedarnath from Haridwar
- 4 Nights / 5 Days: Haridwar → Guptkashi → Kedarnath → Rudraprayag — Ek Dham Yatra: Kedarnath from Delhi
- 5 Nights / 6 Days: Barkot → Harsil → Uttarkashi → Haridwar — Yamunotri and Gangotri from Haridwar, with Harsil
- 6 Nights / 7 Days: Haridwar → Guptkashi → Kedarnath → Guptkashi → Badrinath → Rudraprayag — Do Dham Yatra: Kedarnath and Badrinath from Delhi
- 08 Nights / 09 Days: Rishikesh → Haridwar → Barkot → Uttarkashi → Guptkashi → Yamunotri → Gangotri → Kedarnath → Badrinath — Char Dham yatra Package from Haridwar for 9 Days
- 9 Nights / 10 Days: Barkot → Uttarkashi → Guptkashi → Kedarnath → Guptkashi → Badrinath → Rudraprayag — Char Dham Yatra from Dehradun
Things to consider
Getting there and around: Road packages include transfers for the yatra as specified, with pick-up and drop at Haridwar, Dehradun or Delhi; many use a private cab. Kedarnath is reached by trek, pony, palki or helicopter; helicopter tickets are not included in road packages.
Where you stay: Our Char Dham packages use standard / 3-star equivalent or deluxe hotels as listed on each package, with breakfast (dinner where listed). Hotels near the shrines are simpler than in the towns.
- Registration for the Char Dham Yatra is required by the Uttarakhand government; we confirm the current process with your booking.
- Carry warm clothes, rain protection and photo ID for every traveller.
- Start the Kedarnath trek early in the morning and keep to the day’s plan agreed with the driver.
- Weather and road closures can change the day plan at short notice.
Char Dham Yatra travel questions
What is Char Dham Yatra known for?
All four dhams in one trip, choose your pace, planned around the treks and experienced routing. The traditional order runs west to east: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath.
How many days should I spend in Char Dham Yatra?
A road Char Dham Yatra takes 9–11 days from Haridwar and 11–12 days from Delhi; a Do Dham takes 5–7 days, and an Ek Dham (Kedarnath or Badrinath) 4–5 days. Our Char Dham Yatra itineraries run 4–12 days.
What is the best time to visit Char Dham Yatra?
May–June and September–October are the best times for the Char Dham Yatra; the shrines are closed in winter.
Which places should I include in a Char Dham Yatra trip?
Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath and Haridwar & Rishikesh. Yamunotri: Reached by a trek of about 6 km from Janki Chatti/Phool Chatti, on foot, by horse or by doli at your own cost.
Which Holiday Guru Travel packages cover Char Dham Yatra?
17 itineraries: Ek Dham Yatra: Kedarnath from Haridwar (3 Nights / 4 Days); Ek Dham Yatra: Badrinath from Haridwar (3 Nights / 4 Days); Ek Dham Yatra: Kedarnath from Delhi (4 Nights / 5 Days); Do Dham Yatra (Kedarnath - Badrinath) Tour from Haridwar 5 Days Package (04 Nights / 05 Days); Yamunotri and Gangotri from Haridwar, with Harsil (5 Nights / 6 Days); Do Dham Yatra: Yamunotri and Gangotri from Haridwar (5 Nights / 6 Days); and 11 more listed below.
Can a Char Dham Yatra itinerary be customised?
Yes. Any of our Char Dham Yatra itineraries can be changed — add or remove nights, change the hotel category or add sightseeing. Tell us what you need and we send a quote for your dates.
Char Dham Yatra holiday packages
All 17 Holiday Guru Travel itineraries for Char Dham Yatra, shortest first. Each can be customised.
| Package ID | Package | Duration | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0156 | Ek Dham Yatra: Kedarnath from Haridwar | 3 Nights / 4 Days | Guptkashi → Kedarnath → Guptkashi |
| 0157 | Ek Dham Yatra: Badrinath from Haridwar | 3 Nights / 4 Days | Rudraprayag → Badrinath → Rudraprayag |
| 0161 | Ek Dham Yatra: Kedarnath from Delhi | 4 Nights / 5 Days | Haridwar → Guptkashi → Kedarnath → Rudraprayag |
| 0051 | Do Dham Yatra (Kedarnath - Badrinath) Tour from Haridwar 5 Days Package | 04 Nights / 05 Days | Haridwar → Guptkashi → Kedarnath → Badrinath |
| 0545 | Yamunotri and Gangotri from Haridwar, with Harsil | 5 Nights / 6 Days | Barkot → Harsil → Uttarkashi → Haridwar |
| 0158 | Do Dham Yatra: Yamunotri and Gangotri from Haridwar | 5 Nights / 6 Days | Barkot → Uttarkashi → Rishikesh |
| 0053 | Chardham Yatra By Helicopter Tour | 5 Nights / 6 Days | Dehradun → Kharshali → Harsil → Guptkashi → Badrinath |
| 0052 | 6-Day Do Dham Yatra (Kedarnath & Badrinath) Tour from Haridwar | 5 Nights / 6 Days | Haridwar → Guptkashi → Kedarnath → Badrinath |
| 0159 | Do Dham Yatra: Kedarnath and Badrinath from Delhi | 6 Nights / 7 Days | Haridwar → Guptkashi → Kedarnath → Guptkashi → Badrinath → Rudraprayag |
| 0057 | Yamunotri Gangotri Do Dham Yatra from Delhi | 6 Nights / 7 Days | Mussoorie → Rishikesh → Haridwar → Barkot → Uttarkashi → Yamunotri → Gangotri |
| 0055 | Char Dham yatra Package from Haridwar for 9 Days | 08 Nights / 09 Days | Rishikesh → Haridwar → Barkot → Uttarkashi → Guptkashi → Yamunotri → Gangotri → Kedarnath → Badrinath |
| 0160 | Char Dham Yatra from Dehradun | 9 Nights / 10 Days | Barkot → Uttarkashi → Guptkashi → Kedarnath → Guptkashi → Badrinath → Rudraprayag |
| 0056 | Char Dham yatra Package from Haridwar | 9 Nights / 10 Days | Rishikesh → Haridwar → Barkot → Uttarkashi → Guptkashi → Yamunotri → Gangotri → Kedarnath → Badrinath |
| 0544 | Char Dham Yatra from Rishikesh | 9 Nights / 10 Days | Barkot → Uttarkashi → Guptkashi → Kedarnath → Guptkashi → Badrinath → Rudraprayag |
| 0058 | Char Dham yatra Package from delhi for 11 Days | 10 Nights / 11 Days | Haridwar → Barkot → Uttarkashi → Guptkashi → Yamunotri → Gangotri → Kedarnath → Badrinath |
| 0054 | Char Dham Yatra Package from Delhi for 12 Days | 11 Nights / 12 Days | Rishikesh → Haridwar → Barkot → Uttarkashi → Guptkashi → Yamunotri → Gangotri → Kedarnath → Badrinath |
| 0059 | Chardham Package 12 Days Ex Delhi Tour | 11 Nights / 12 Days | Haridwar → Barkot → Uttarkashi → Guptkashi → Kedarnath → Guptkashi → Badrinath → Rudraprayag → Haridwar |
Related reading
Char Dham Yatra articles
- Char Dham Yatra: how to plan the route and days
- Char Dham Yatra: registration, fitness and packing list
- Reaching Kedarnath: trek, pony, palki or helicopter
- Do Dham Yatra: Kedarnath and Badrinath in 5 or 6 days