Best Char Dham Yatra Itinerary 10 Days
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So you are thinking about the Char Dham Yatra? It is one of the most special trips you can ever take in India. People say if you do this yatra all your sins get washed away and you find true peace. I can tell you the views are totally amazing. The Char Dham Yatra takes you to four holy places high up in the Uttarakhand mountains. They are Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. Each place has its own cool story and its own special beauty. Yamunotri is where the Yamuna river starts. Gangotri is for the holy Ganga river. Then comes Kedarnath which is super famous for Lord Shiva and the trek there is just wow. Finally Badrinath for Lord Vishnu.
Doing this trip is not like going to a normal hill station. It is a bit tough because the roads are very curvy and the weather changes super fast. But don’t worry that is why we are here to help you out. If you pick the right Char Dham tour package your journey becomes very easy and fun. You just enjoy the big mountains and the peaceful temples we handle the rest. The best time for Char Dham Yatra is May to June or September to October. July and August has lots of rain so avoid that time. Lots of families and even old people go every year you just need to plan it well. Trust me this trip will change how you see the mountains it is that beautiful. Just pack your bags and get ready for a holy journey. Let me tell you how your days will look like if you book with us.
Day-wise Itinerary
You will start from Haridwar early in the morning. We drive to Barkot which is a very pretty town. On the way we will stop at Kempty Falls in Mussoorie you can splash around a bit. Then we keep driving. The roads are okay but little bumpy. Reach Barkot and sleep tight because tomorrow is a big day.
Today we go to Yamunotri. First we drive to Janki Chatti. From there you have to walk like 5 kilometers to the temple. You can also take a pony or a palki if walking is hard. After doing darshan at the temple and taking blessing from the hot water spring we walk back to the car. Then we drive back to the hotel in Barkot. You will be tired but very happy.
Morning breakfast and then we hit the road to Uttarkashi. It is a very nice drive along the river. Uttarkashi is a quiet place. We will visit the famous Kashi Vishwanath temple here. Just relax at the hotel tonight.
Get ready to see the Ganga. We drive to Gangotri which is a very beautiful place surrounded by tall trees and mountains. Take a holy dip in the river if you want but the water is freezing cold. Do your pooja and darshan peacefully. Then we drive back to Uttarkashi for the night.
This is a long driving day. We go to Guptkashi which is on the way to Kedarnath. You will see amazing views of the mandakini river. Just sit back in the car and enjoy the music and the mountains. Check into the hotel and rest.
Today is the most important day. We drive to Sonprayag and then take a local jeep to Gaurikund. From Gaurikund the real trek starts. It is a 16 km trek to Kedarnath temple. It is hard work. You can hire a mule or a helicopter if you booked it earlier. When you finally see the big Kedarnath temple in front of the snow mountains you will forget all the pain. We stay in Kedarnath tonight.
Wake up early and go for the morning darshan if you missed it last night. The morning aarti is so peaceful. After that we start walking down back to Gaurikund. Our car will be waiting there to pick you up. We drive back to Guptkashi. You will sleep like a baby tonight.
We drive to Badrinath today. The roads get better now. When we reach Badrinath we go straight to the temple. The Badrinath temple is so colorful and beautiful. In the evening you can go to the hot water spring called Tapt Kund it is right next to the temple. It feels so good after the cold weather.
In the morning we can go to Mana village. It is the last village of India before the Tibet border. It is very cool to see. After that we start driving down to Rudraprayag. This is where the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers meet. It looks really nice. We stay here for the night.
Last day of the trip. We drive back to Haridwar. We will drop you at the railway station or your hotel. Your Char Dham Yatra is complete now. Go home with lots of good memories and say thanks to God for a safe trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes it is safe but they need to be little careful. The weather can be tricky. For Kedarnath old people should take helicopter or palki so they dont get too tired walking. Always ask your doctor before planning the trip.
May and June is the best time. September and October is also very good. Avoid the monsoon months of July and August because landslides happen a lot due to heavy rain.
Only Kedarnath has a long trek of 16 km up and down. Yamunotri has a small trek of around 5 km. For Badrinath and Gangotri you can go very close by car so no big trekking is needed.
Carry lots of warm clothes. Even in summer the nights are very cold. Bring a good raincoat, comfortable walking shoes, and your regular medicines. Do not carry heavy bags it will be hard to walk with them.
Yes kids can definitely go. Just make sure you keep them warm all the time. They might get motion sickness on the curvy roads so keep some medicine for that. Keep them hydrated and give them light food to eat.