Char Dham and yatras

The four Himalayan shrines from Haridwar or Dehradun. Open from about late April to early November. Online yatra registration is mandatory, and a medical check-up is required for pilgrims over 55.

Your day-by-day plan

1. Day 1
   Haridwar

   Arrive in Dehradun or Haridwar. Evening Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri. Yatra registration checked.

2. Day 2
   To Barkot

   Drive via Mussoorie to Barkot, the base for Yamunotri.

3. Day 3
   Yamunotri

   Trek, pony or palki to Yamunotri for darshan and the hot springs at Surya Kund.

4. Day 4
   To Uttarkashi

   Drive to Uttarkashi along the Bhagirathi and visit Kashi Vishwanath temple there.

5. Day 5
   Gangotri

   Day trip to Gangotri for darshan where the Ganga begins, back to Uttarkashi.

6. Day 6
   To Guptkashi

   Long scenic drive to Guptkashi, the base for Kedarnath.

7. Day 7
   Kedarnath

   Helicopter or trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath. Evening aarti at the shrine.

8. Day 8
   Back to Guptkashi

   Morning darshan, then return to Guptkashi.

9. Day 9
   To Badrinath

   Drive via Chopta and Joshimath to Badrinath.

10. Day 10
    Badrinath and Mana

    Darshan at Badrinath, Tapt Kund and Mana village; drive towards Rudraprayag.

11. Day 11
    Rishikesh

    Drive back to Rishikesh. Evening aarti at Triveni Ghat.

12. Day 12
    Return journey

    Transfer to Dehradun airport.

Online yatra registration with the Uttarakhand government is mandatory. Your concierge handles it.

A suggested plan. Your concierge shapes every day around your dates, pace, family and budget.