Day-wise plan
Every day runs on a private cab - the order and pace are yours to change.
1Day 1 - Trip begins at Delhi - Delhi to Haridwar, where the yatra begins
- Your private cab collects you in Delhi and drives to Haridwar, the traditional gateway to the four dhams.
- Check in and rest, since the mountain days ahead are long.
- In the evening attend the Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri.
- Night in Haridwar.
2Day 2 - Haridwar to Barkot with yatra registration en route
- Drive to Rishikesh and complete the compulsory Char Dham yatra registration at the Tapovan counter, which includes a biometric and photo record. Carry original photo ID for every traveller.
- Continue on winding roads to Barkot, the base town for Yamunotri.
- Check in and take it easy so your body adjusts to the gain in altitude.
- Night in Barkot.
3Day 3 - Yamunotri darshan, the first dham
- Early drive to Janki Chatti, the last point a vehicle can reach.
- From there it is about six kilometres on foot to the temple, climbing steadily. A pony or palanquin can be hired at the trailhead at your own cost.
- At roughly 3,290 metres, seek blessings at the Yamunotri shrine and, if you wish, bathe in the hot spring at Surya Kund.
- Walk or ride back down to Janki Chatti and drive to Barkot. Night in Barkot.
4Day 4 - Barkot to Uttarkashi along the Bhagirathi
- Check out and drive to Uttarkashi, following the Bhagirathi through the Garhwal ranges.
- Check in and keep the day light.
- If you have energy, visit Kashi Vishwanath temple by the river, Kuteti Devi for the valley view, or the main bazaar.
- Night in Uttarkashi.
5Day 5 - Gangotri darshan, the second dham
- Long day drive up to Gangotri at about 3,100 metres, the source region of the Ganga.
- Offer prayers at the eighteenth century Gangotri temple and see Bhagirath Shila, the rock linked to King Bhagirath's penance.
- The river water here is icy; a symbolic dip is common but take care.
- Drive back down to Uttarkashi for the night.
6Day 6 - Uttarkashi to Guptkashi
- A long transfer day across the Garhwal, alongside the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers.
- Check in at Guptkashi and rest, as tomorrow is the hardest day of the yatra.
- Optional stroll through the local market and the old Vishwanath temple.
- Night in Guptkashi.
7Day 7 - Kedarnath darshan, the third dham
- Drive to Sonprayag, then take the shared government jeep to Gaurikund, the trailhead, paid locally.
- From Gaurikund it is roughly sixteen to eighteen kilometres uphill to Kedarnath at about 3,580 metres. Walk it, or hire a pony or doli locally.
- A helicopter shuttle from the valley helipads is the alternative for those who cannot trek. It is not part of the package cost and must be booked well ahead.
- Darshan at the ancient stone Kedarnath temple, one of the twelve jyotirlingas. Night in basic accommodation at Kedarnath.
8Day 8 - Back down from Kedarnath to Guptkashi
- Catch first light on the peaks behind the temple before you start down.
- Descend to Gaurikund, then the jeep leg to Sonprayag, paid locally.
- Drive on to Guptkashi and check in for a proper night's rest.
- Night in Guptkashi.
9Day 9 - Guptkashi to Pipalkoti
- Scenic transfer through the river confluences of the Alaknanda valley.
- Arrive at Pipalkoti, a quiet halt town on the Badrinath road, and check in.
- Easy evening in the mountains before the final dham.
- Night in Pipalkoti.
10Day 10 - Badrinath darshan and Mana village
- Drive up to Badrinath at about 3,300 metres, the last of the four dhams.
- Bathe in the hot spring at Tapt Kund before darshan at the brightly painted temple.
- Continue a few kilometres to Mana, the last village before the Tibet border, and see Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa and the natural rock bridge at Bheem Pul.
- Return to Pipalkoti for the night.
11Day 11 - Down to Rishikesh past the sacred confluences
- Long descent towards Rishikesh with stops at the river meetings.
- Pause at Rudraprayag, where the Mandakini joins the Alaknanda, and at Devprayag, where the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda become the Ganga.
- Check in at Rishikesh and, if you are up for it, attend the aarti at Triveni Ghat.
- Night in Rishikesh.
12Day 12 - Trip ends at Delhi - Rishikesh to Delhi and departure
- Check out after breakfast and drive down to Delhi.
- Drop at Majnu ka Tilla or Kashmere Gate for your onward journey home.
About this plan
Yamunotri to Badrinath at a pace that leaves room to breathe. Fully private · after you enquire, a planner fine-tunes stays, pace and extras around you.
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What's in, what's not
No fine print later - the quote you get matches this list exactly.
Included in 12D / 11N
- One night in Haridwar with breakfast and one main meal
- Two nights in Barkot with breakfast and one main meal daily
- Two nights in Uttarkashi with breakfast and one main meal daily
- Two nights in Guptkashi with breakfast and one main meal
- One night at Kedarnath in the basic accommodation available there
- Two nights in Pipalkoti with breakfast and one main meal daily
- One night in Rishikesh with breakfast and one main meal
- Darshan visits to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath
- Mana village sightseeing near Badrinath
- Private cab for the full circuit, Delhi to Delhi
- Assistance with the compulsory Char Dham yatra registration
- Guide support on the yatra
Not included
- Flights and train tickets to and from Delhi
- Pony, palanquin or doli charges on the Yamunotri and Kedarnath treks
- Kedarnath helicopter tickets, which must be booked separately and in advance
- The government jeep between Sonprayag and Gaurikund
- Entry fees, special darshan or VIP passes and camera charges
- Lunch on all days unless it replaces dinner as the included main meal
- Any meal not listed in the day plan or inclusions
- Personal costs such as tips, laundry, medicines and shopping
- Costs from landslides, road closures, weather holds or any extra nights they force
Sightseeing on this plan
01Yamunotri02Gangotri03Kedarnath04Badrinath05Har Ki PauriMana Village
