Char Dham Yatra Ex : Delhi
How to Reach Char Dham from Delhi
By Road
Delhi → Haridwar → Barkot → Yamunotri → Uttarkashi → Gangotri → Guptkashi → Kedarnath → Badrinath → Rishikesh → Delhi
- Buses & taxis are available from Delhi, Haridwar, or Rishikesh
By Train
- Nearest railway station: Haridwar (HW) / Rishikesh (RKSH) / Dehradun (DDN)
- Take a taxi or bus from there
By Air
- Nearest airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
- Helicopter services are available for Kedarnath
Accommodation in Char Dham
1. Yamunotri: GMVN Tourist Rest House, local guesthouses in Janki Chatti and Barkot
2. Gangotri: GMVN Guest House, Dharamshalas, and budget hotels
3. Kedarnath: GMVN Cottages, tents, and lodges near the temple
4. Badrinath: GMVN Rest House, budget hotels, and Dharamshalas
Char Dham Yatra Itinerary (11 Nights / 12 Days)
Day 1: Delhi – Haridwar (220 km, 6 hrs)
- Travel by train/road
- Evening Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri
- Stay: Hotel in Haridwar
Day 2: Haridwar – Barkot (180 km, 7 hrs)
- En route visit Mussoorie & Kempty Falls
- Stay: Hotel in Barkot
Day 3: Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot (36 km drive + 6 km trek)
- Drive to Janki Chatti & trek to Yamunotri Temple
- Return to Barkot for an overnight stay
Day 4: Barkot – Uttarkashi (80 km, 4 hrs)
- Visit Vishwanath Temple
- Stay: Hotel in Uttarkashi
Day 5: Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi (100 km one way, 4 hrs)
- Visit Gangotri Temple
- Return to Uttarkashi for an overnight stay
Day 6: Uttarkashi – Guptkashi (220 km, 9 hrs)
- Scenic drive via Tehri Dam
- Stay: Hotel in Guptkashi
Day 7: Guptkashi – Kedarnath (30 km drive + 18 km trek)
- Drive to Gaurikund & trek to Kedarnath
- Visit Kedarnath Temple
- Stay: Guesthouse/tent in Kedarnath
Day 8: Kedarnath – Guptkashi (18 km trek + 30 km drive)
- Trek back to Gaurikund
- Return to Guptkashi for an overnight stay
Day 9: Guptkashi – Badrinath (200 km, 9 hrs)
- Visit Narad Kund, Brahma Kapal, and Tapt Kund
- Stay: Hotel in Badrinath
Day 10: Badrinath – Joshimath – Rudraprayag (160 km, 6 hrs)
- Visit Mana Village & Narsingh Temple in Joshimath
- Stay: Hotel in Rudraprayag
Day 11: Rudraprayag – Rishikesh (160 km, 6 hrs)
- Visit Devprayag (Confluence of Alaknanda & Bhagirathi)
- Stay: Hotel in Rishikesh
Day 12: Rishikesh – Delhi (250 km, 7 hrs)
- Visit Ram Jhula & Laxman Jhula
- Drive back to Delhi
Travel Tips for Char Dham Yatra
✅ Fitness: Prepare for treks with walking & stamina-building exercises
✅ Clothing: Carry warm clothes, raincoats, and comfortable trekking shoes
✅ Permits: Biometric registration is mandatory (done online or at registration centers)
✅ Medicines: Carry first-aid, altitude sickness pills, and personal medications
✅ Cash: ATMs are limited, so carry sufficient cash
✅ Food: Vegetarian food is widely available; non-veg & alcohol are prohibited
This 12-day Char Dham Yatra plan ensures a smooth pilgrimage with comfortable travel and accommodations. Let me know if you need further details!