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Char Dham Yatra Package from Haridwar
Four sacred shrines · A considered Garhwal route
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Enquire nowCall +91 7409433376The Uttarakhand Char Dham pilgrimage crosses the Garhwal Himalaya to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. It brings together the sacred rivers Yamuna and Ganga with the shrines of Shiva and Vishnu. Starting in Haridwar gives travellers a practical rail-connected gateway for the mountain circuit.
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Char Dham route planning. We organise the four shrine route around your group size, chosen hotels and mountain road pace. Call +91 7409433376 or email rishitravelsharidwar@gmail.com.
Suggested day-by-day itinerary
Barkot, Uttarkashi, Guptkashi and Badrinath form a practical chain of overnight bases; exact stops can move if weather or road access changes.
Day 1
Arrive in Haridwar, meet your driver and review the route, registration and hotel plan.
Day 2
Drive towards Barkot through the foothills; rest before the first shrine.
Day 3
Travel to Janki Chatti, walk or arrange local assistance for the Yamunotri approach, then return to Barkot.
Day 4
Drive to Uttarkashi and visit the town or rest by the Bhagirathi.
Day 5
Visit Gangotri through the Harsil valley, then return to Uttarkashi.
Day 6
Travel towards Guptkashi or a nearby Kedarnath base; confirm the next day’s access arrangements.
Day 7
Reach Gaurikund and continue to Kedarnath on foot or by an independently booked authorised service; overnight arrangements depend on availability.
Day 8
Return from Kedarnath and stay in the Guptkashi region.
Day 9
Drive through the Alaknanda valley towards Badrinath; allow for weather and road controls.
Day 10
Visit Badrinath and nearby sites if open and time permits; stay locally or begin the return.
Day 11
Travel down to Rudraprayag or Srinagar for a break in the long descent.
Day 12
Return to Haridwar for departure.
What the package can include
Choose a private vehicle suited to the whole mountain circuit and hotel rooms near the planned night stops. A written quote should state room sharing, breakfast or dinner, parking and any driver charges.
What is not automatically included
Helicopter seats, ponies or porters for Kedarnath and Yamunotri, temple offerings and any unlisted meals are separate. Registration is compulsory and should be completed through the official portal.
Route and how to reach
Haridwar → Barkot/Janki Chatti → Uttarkashi/Gangotri → Guptkashi/Gaurikund/Kedarnath → Joshimath/Badrinath → Haridwar. Distances and drive times vary by the chosen overnight stops, traffic and mountain road conditions; the Kedarnath and Yamunotri stretches require separate walking or local transport.
Haridwar is a rail gateway for the western first leg toward Barkot; Rishikesh or Dehradun pickup can be arranged with a different transfer plan. Mountain drives require generous time rather than tight hourly promises.
Best time and opening dates
The pilgrimage normally runs from spring to autumn, with a busy May–June period and a post-monsoon autumn window. Monsoon travel can face rain, landslides and route disruption. Check the official registration portal and each shrine’s announced opening and closing dates before fixing flights.
For a shrine journey, use the official Uttarakhand Tourist Care portal for applicable registration and notices. Check the separately announced opening dates of all four shrines and register for each intended visit on the official Tourist Care portal. Keep a flexible day for weather near Kedarnath.
Price and booking
Ask for a complete Char Dham quote covering four shrine stays, vehicle, room occupancy and meals. We price the actual travel dates and party size, with no unverified advertised fare.
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct order of the four shrines?
A conventional circuit begins at Yamunotri, continues to Gangotri and Kedarnath, and ends at Badrinath. The daily routing may change with roads and permits.
Is registration necessary?
The Uttarakhand Tourist Care portal states that pilgrim registration is compulsory. Complete it for each traveller and carry the confirmation and identification.
Can the whole journey be made by car?
No. Vehicles reach roadheads; Yamunotri and Kedarnath involve walking or separately arranged authorised alternatives.
How many days should we allow?
This sample allows twelve days from Haridwar. A faster or slower plan depends on fitness, road conditions and overnight availability.
Are hotels and meals included?
Hotels can be included at the category agreed in your written quote. Meals are included only when explicitly listed.
Can older travellers join?
Many do, but the altitude and walks call for a realistic pace and individual medical advice. Tell us about mobility needs before booking.
What if a road closes?
We work from the current official travel advice and discuss a revised route or extra night; any additional cost is confirmed before it is incurred.
Plan your trip
Share the ages of travellers, walking pace and preferred room arrangement so the Yamunotri and Kedarnath trek days can be planned realistically. Read our related planning guide.
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Tell us your travel dates and group size. We will respond with a tailored hotel and transport quote.
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