CHARDHAM YATRA 2025

On arrival at Haridwar Railway Station or Dehradun Airport, reach the hotel by self-arranged vehicle and check-in. In the evening, take a holy bath and participate in the Ganga Aarti.

If time permits, visit Bharat Mata Temple, Shantikunj, and Mansa Devi Temple.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Haridwar.

This morning, your vehicle will go for registration and hill certification, which may take 2 to 4 hours. After that, proceed to Barkot – a beautiful hill town at the foothills of Yamunotri. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. The rest of the day is free for relaxation and preparation for the Yamunotri trek the next day.

Overnight at Barkot / Kharshali.

After an early breakfast, drive to Kharshali – the base point for the Yamunotri trek. You may hire a dolly, palki, or horse at your own expense. The trek offers scenic beauty with green valleys, conifers, rhododendrons, and Himalayan shrubs.

Yamunotri (altitude 3,291 m), the western most shrine of the Chardhams, is nestled in the Banderpunch range. It is the source of the Yamuna River. The actual source lies at Champasar Glacier, 1 km ahead of the temple (altitude 4,321 m). Upon arrival, take a holy dip in the Yamuna and perform pooja.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Barkot/Kharshali.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Uttarkashi, located on the banks of the Bhagirathi River. Enroute, visit the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Uttarkashi.

After early breakfast and drive to Gangotri, nestled in the Garhwal Himalayas (altitude 3,048 m).

On arrival, take a holy dip in the Ganges (Bhagirathi) and visit the 18th-century Gangotri Temple. perform pooja and later return to Uttarkashi.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Uttarkashi.

After breakfast, drive to Guptkashi, a town with great religious significance located 40 km from Kedarnath.

On arrival, check in at the hotel and rest of the day is at leisure for independent activities.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Guptkashi.

After breakfast, check out and drive to Sonprayag. Take a shared local vehicle to Gaurikund (self-paid). Begin your 20 km trek to Kedarnath (doli/horse available at your expense).

Check in at ashram/lodge/tents (shared accommodation: 5–7 people).

Note: Carry only essential clothing. Extra luggage to be kept in the hotel/vehicle.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Kedarnath

Wake early for temple darshan and Abhishek Pooja (direct payment). Enter the Garbh Griha and touch the idol.

After darshan, return to your lodge and begin the trek back to Gaurikund. From there, take a shared vehicle to Sonprayag and drive back to Guptkashi.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Guptkashi.

In early morning check out from the hotel at 7:30 AM and drive to Badrinath via Joshimath.

Upon arrival, check into the hotel and relax. Visit Tapt Kund for a holy bath before evening darshan at Badrinath Temple.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Badrinath.

After breakfast have a morning darshan at Badrinath Temple., visit local attractions like Mana Village (last Indian village), Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, and Mata Murti Temple.

Later, drive to Rudraprayag and check in the hotel and rest of the day is at leisure for independent activities.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Pipalkoti / Rudraprayag.

After breakfast, drive to Rishikesh. On arrival, check into the hotel and later visit Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula, and Parmarth Ashram. Attend Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat and take a holy dip.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Rishikesh.

After breakfast, drive back to Dehradun Airport or Haridwar Railway Station for your further journey towards home with happy memories.