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Char Dham Yatra (Ex-Haridwar) 2026
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Char Dham Yatra (Ex-Haridwar) 2026

The full four-dham circuit starting from Haridwar — ideal if you are arriving by your own train or flight.

Duration

8N / 9D

Max altitude

3,583 m

Best time

May — Jun, Sep — Oct

Difficulty

Moderate

Overview

Same complete Char Dham circuit, trimmed to nine days by starting and ending in Haridwar. Join us at the hotel the night before departure and let the mountains take over from there.

  • All four dhams in nine days
  • Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri on arrival
  • Stays close to each temple complex
  • Small group with a dedicated yatra captain
Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Haridwar to Barkot

    Depart Haridwar via Mussoorie, arriving in Barkot by evening.

  2. Day 2

    Yamunotri darshan

    Trek from Janki Chatti to Yamunotri and back to Barkot.

  3. Day 3

    Barkot to Uttarkashi

    Drive along the Bhagirathi valley to Uttarkashi.

  4. Day 4

    Gangotri darshan

    Day trip to Gangotri through Harsil, back to Uttarkashi.

  5. Day 5

    Uttarkashi to Guptkashi

    Long drive through Tehri and Srinagar to Guptkashi.

  6. Day 6

    Kedarnath darshan

    Sonprayag to Kedarnath, 16 km trek, night near the temple.

  7. Day 7

    Kedarnath to Badrinath

    Descend and drive via Joshimath to Badrinath for evening aarti.

  8. Day 8

    Badrinath and Mana

    Morning darshan, Mana village, drive down to Rudraprayag or Srinagar.

  9. Day 9

    Return to Haridwar

    Drive back to Haridwar, arriving by afternoon.

Included
  • Haridwar to Haridwar transport in a tempo traveller or SUV
  • Comfortable hotel and guesthouse stays on twin/triple sharing
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • All toll, parking, driver allowance and state permits
  • Yatra registration assistance and experienced tour captain
  • First-aid kit and oxygen support at high altitude
Not included
  • Helicopter tickets, ponies, palki and porter charges
  • Lunches and personal expenses
  • VIP darshan, pooja and temple donations
  • Anything not listed under inclusions
  • Travel insurance
Gallery
Char Dham Yatra (Ex-Haridwar) 2026 photo 1
Char Dham Yatra (Ex-Haridwar) 2026 photo 2
Char Dham Yatra (Ex-Haridwar) 2026 photo 3
Questions
Is registration required for the 2026 yatra?

Yes, Uttarakhand yatra registration is mandatory. We help every traveller complete it before departure — just send your ID and photo after booking.

How fit do I need to be?

The Kedarnath walk is 16 km each way and the rest is mostly by road. Ponies, palki and helicopter options are available at your own cost if you prefer not to walk.

What are the room and meal arrangements?

Clean hotels on twin or triple sharing near each temple, with simple vegetarian breakfast and dinner included throughout.

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