12-Day Char Dham Yatra from Delhi with Kedarnath and Badrinath
About This Tour
Embark on a spiritually immersive 12-day Char Dham Yatra from Delhi, journeying through the sacred shrines of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. Tre...
Duration: 12 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Delhi, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Uttarkashi, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Devprayag, Barkot, Rudraprayag, Jyotirmath, Gangotri, Yamunotri · Languages: English, Gujarati, Hindi
Know before you go: Char Dham Yatra begins around April each year and continues until October or November. The temples remain closed during winter due to heavy snowfall, making the region inaccessible.; Begin physical preparation well in advance.; Practice at least 15 minutes of walking or jogging daily.; Include stretching and regular exercise in your routine.; Focus on improving heart health and leg strength.; Follow aerobic activities to build stamina for high-altitude trekking.
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What's Included
- Enjoy satvik meals as per the package, including daily breakfast and dinner.
- Stay in twin- or triple-sharing accommodation at the respective hotels.
- Obtain trip registration and permits as required by local authorities.
- Experience neat, clean, and hygienic accommodation on a sharing basis.
- Travel in Urbania, coach, bus, or cab for sightseeing and excursions as per the itinerary.
- Cover driver allowance, taxes, and parking charges.
- Use a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur for sightseeing.
- Include transportation fare, tolls, state taxes, and entry charges.
- Stay in hotels, camps, and resorts throughout the journey.
- Travel in comfortable air-conditioned tempo travellers, mini buses, or large buses based on group size.
- Note that air conditioning will not operate in stationary vehicles and during hill drives.
- Cover all applicable taxes.
- Include airport transfers.
- Cover all major sightseeing as per the itinerary.
Not Included
- Entrance fees for sightseeing.
- Any air tickets or airfares.
- Extra stay or additional stay due to any reason.
- Donations at temples.
- Porter and camera charges.
- Helicopter, horse, boat, Shikara, or any pony ride.
- Extra transportation fare.
- Any meals other than those specified in the included list.
- Any exigency expenses due to reasons beyond our normal control, or any other item not specified above.
- Personal equipment like clothes, shoes, daypacks, personal medical kits, etc.
- Any en-route or personal expenses such as alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, telephone calls, tips & gratuities, laundry, etc.
- Travel insurance covering medical evacuation, hospitalization, air evacuation, baggage insurance, trip cancellation, and any train fare/airfare to/from anywhere.
- Any other item not specified in 'tour cost includes'.
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Delhi to Rishikesh and Temple Sightseeing
Arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport in the morning. Depart for Rishikesh. Complete Yatra registration en route. Drive approximately 250 km in 5 to 6 hours. Check in at the hotel upon arrival. Refresh and proceed for sightseeing. Visit local temples and ghats. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.
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2Day 02
Rishikesh to Yamunotri Temple and Barkot
Have breakfast at the hotel. Drive 45 km to Jankichatti. Trek 7 km to Yamunotri Temple. Visit the Goddess Yamuna Temple. Take a holy dip in hot springs. Cook rice in the thermal water. Trek back to Jankichatti. Drive to Barkot. Check in at the hotel. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.
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3Day 03
Leisure and Acclimatization in Barkot
Have breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day at leisure in Barkot. Relax and acclimatize. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.
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4Day 04
Barkot to Uttarkashi and Maneri
Have breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Uttarkashi. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Uttarkashi. Explore local temples and ashrams. Continue driving to Maneri. Check in at the hotel. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.
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5Day 05
Gangotri Temple Excursion via Harsil Valley
Start an early morning drive to Gangotri Temple via Harsil Valley. Enjoy scenic views of Harsil. Take a holy dip in Garam Kund. Perform pooja and darshan. Return to Maneri. Enjoy a satvik dinner and overnight stay.
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6Day 06
Maneri to Guptkashi
Have breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Guptkashi. Check in at the hotel upon arrival. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay.
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7Day 07
Guptkashi to Kedarnath via Sonprayag and Gaurikund
Wake up early and drive to Sonprayag. Continue to Gaurikund by local vehicle at your own cost. Start the trek to Kedarnath Temple. Trek approximately 18 km. Reach Kedarnath base camp by evening. Attend darshan at Kedarnath Temple. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay.
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8Day 08
Morning Darshan at Kedarnath and Return to Guptkashi
Attend morning darshan. Trek back to Gaurikund. Drive to Guptkashi. Check in at the hotel. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.
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9Day 09
Guptkashi to Joshimath and Badrinath
Have breakfast and check out. Drive via Joshimath. Continue to Badrinath Temple. Check in at the hotel upon arrival. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.
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10Day 10
Badrinath Darshan and Drive to Rudraprayag
Visit Badrinath Temple for darshan. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Visit Mana Village, Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, and Mata Murti Temple. Drive to Rudraprayag via Nandprayag and Karanprayag. Check in at the hotel. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.
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11Day 11
Rudraprayag to Haridwar via Devprayag
Have breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Haridwar. Visit Devprayag Sangam en route. Reach Haridwar by evening. Attend Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri if time permits. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.
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12Day 12
Haridwar Sightseeing and Delhi Departure
Have breakfast and check out. Visit Har Ki Pauri and Brahma Kund. Drive to Delhi. Transfer to Indira Gandhi International Airport for departure.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: IGI T3 Road, Delhi, India · Tour start: Delhi, India — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.