CHARDHAAM
Chardhaam
The Char Dham Yatra is one of the most revered Hindu pilgrimages, coveringfour sacred shrines—Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath—nestled inthe Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand. Each temple holds deep spiritualsignificance: Yamunotri is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna, symbolizing purity;Gangotri marks the origin of the holy Ganges River; Kedarnath is one of thetwelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, believed to have been built by the Pandavas;and Badrinath, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is one of the most importantVaishnavite shrines. The yatra typically commences in April/May and concludesby October/November, as the temples remain closed during winter due to heavysnowfall. The journey follows a set sequence—Yamunotri → Gangotri → Kedarnath→ Badrinath—and is believed to wash away sins, leading devotees towardsmoksha (liberation). Pilgrims undertake this challenging yet divine journey eitherby road, trekking, or opting for helicopter services. Apart from its religiousimportance, the Char Dham Yatra offers breathtaking Himalayan landscapes,gushing rivers, and serene spiritual vibes, making it a once-in-a-lifetimeexperience for devotees and adventure seekers alike.

TREK ITINERARY
Day 1:Haridwar/Dehradun – Barkot (180 km / 7 h rs)
- Pick-up from Haridwar/Dehradun
- Drive via Mussoorie
- Overnight stay in Barkot

Day 2:Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot (36 km drive + 6 km trek one way)
- Drive to Janki Chatti, then trek (or take a pony) to Yamunotri
- Visit Yamunotri Temple & Surya Kund
- Return to Barkot for an overnight stay
Day 3: Barkot – Uttarkashi (80 km / 4 hrs)
- Drive to Uttarkashi
- visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- Stay overnight in Uttarkashi

Day 4: Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi (100 km one way / 4 hrs)
Early morning drive along Bhagirathi River
Visit Gangotri Temple, Bhagirath Shila, and Ganga Aarti
Return to Uttarkashi for an overnight stay
Day 5: Uttarkashi – Guptkashi (220 km / 9 hrs)
- Long drive via Tehri Dam & Rudraprayag
- Stay overnight in Guptkashi

Day 6: Guptkashi – Kedarnath (30 km drive + 18 km trek)
Drive to Sonprayag, take a local jeep to Gaurikund
Trek (or hire pony/palki) to Kedarnath Temple
Stay overnight near Kedarnath
Day 7: Kedarnath – Guptkashi (Trek back + Drive)
- Morning darshan at kedarnath temple
- Return trek to Gaurikund, then drive to Guptkashi
- Stay overnight

Day 8: Guptkashi – Badrinath (190 km / 8 hrs)
Drive via Joshimath, Vishnuprayag, and Pandukeshwar
Evening darshan at Badrinath Temple
Stay overnight in Badrinath
Day 9: Badrinath – Rudraprayag (160 km / 6 hrs)
- Morning darshan and visit Mana village (Last Indian village)
- Drive back to Rudraprayag, overnight stay

Day 10: Rudraprayag – Rishikesh – Haridwar (160 km / 7 hrs)
Drive via Karnaprayag, Devprayag
Visit Rishikesh (Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula, Ganga Aarti)
Drop at Haridwar