Plan Your Chardham Yatra: Explore Our Special 10-Day Itinerary 9 Nights / 10 Days

Pick up from Haridwar Railway Station/Prescheduled destination and proceed to Barkot (Barkot is a beautiful hill station near Yamunotri). If time permits, you can visit the “Kempty Falls” on the way. Upon arrival at Barkot, check in at the hotel/camp. Dinner is arranged at the hotel. Overnight Stay at Barkot.

The day starts with a 45-kilometre journey to Jankichatti, followed by a 6-kilometre trek to Yamunotri. (You can hire a pony for around Rs 4,000 or a palki for about Rs 8,000 at your own expense.) After visiting Yamunotri, you’ll return to Barkot for dinner and an overnight stay.

Yamunotri, the source of the Yamuna River, is a significant spiritual site. The river is considered a sister to Varna, the god of death, and the daughter of Surya, the sun god. The source, at Champasar Glacier, is 1 kilometre past the shrine at an altitude of 4,321 meters. You can take a holy dip in the river and join a prayer ceremony upon arrival.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Uttarkashi (situated on the banks of the Bhagirathi and famous for its historical monuments, Temples, and ashrams). En route, visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Upon arrival in Uttarkashi/Netala, check into the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Begin your day with a scenic drive to Gangotri, a sacred pilgrimage site. Enjoy a refreshing dip in the holy Ganges River, Bhagirathi, and participate in a Pooja ceremony. Afterwards, return to Uttarkashi for dinner and an overnight stay.

The Gangotri temple, an 18th-century shrine dedicated to Goddess Ganga, is located near the stone where King Bhagirathi prayed to Lord Shiva. This stone marks the spot where the Ganges first touched the earth.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Guptkashi (47 km from the holy shrine of Kedarnath). The town holds immense religious importance as it houses ancient temples like Vishwanath and Ardhnareshwar. Have your dinner and stay overnight in the hotel/camp.

Check out your hotel early in the morning and leave your luggage at the reception. Travel to Sonprayag, park your transport, and take a local vehicle or jeep to Gaurikund, about 2 kilometers away (you will cover the cost).

Once at Gaurikund, start your 19-kilometer trek to Kedarnath. You can hire a pony for around ₹6000 or a palki at your own expense. Helicopter tickets should be booked online through an official site, avoiding offers from others.

After arriving in Kedarnath, check into your basic accommodation and attend the temple’s Sandhya Aarti (evening prayers). Then, have dinner and spend the night there.

The Kedarnath Temple is 3,580 meters high, and the Mandakini River begins nearby. The chants of “Jai Bholenath—Om Namah Shivaay” echo through the mountains.

After checking out of the hotel or camp, start your trek early to ensure you arrive in Sonprayag on time. It’s a good idea to keep in touch with your driver, who will wait for you in Sonprayag, Phata, or Sirsi when you agree. Enjoy dinner and spend the night in Guptkashi.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Badrinath, passing through Joshimath and Pipalkoti. Upon arrival in Pandukeshwar or Badrinath, check into your hotel and, if time permits, visit the Badrinath Temple. You will stay overnight in Badrinath.

Badrinath is an important pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu at an elevation of 3,133 meters. After checking into your hotel, take some time to relax and enjoy refreshments. In the evening, you will visit the Badrinath Temple for darshan (viewing of the deity). Before entering the temple, stop by Tapt Kund (Hot Spring) for a bath.

Visit Badrinath Temple and participate in the rituals and pooja. Afterwards, enjoy breakfast at your hotel, check out, and head towards Rudraprayag or Srinagar, stopping for views. Upon arrival, check into your hotel, have dinner, and relax.

Early in the morning, after breakfast, you will drive downhill to Haridwar via Rishikesh, a spiritual city and the world’s Yoga capital. Upon arrival, Rishikesh visited Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula, and Munu Ki Reti. Later, drive to Haridwar (25 km). Upon arrival, drop by the railway station/airport as per your pre-scheduled departure. Tour Concludes.