Haridwar & Rishikesh
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Char Dham yatra · Uttarakhand
Char Dham Yatra by car from Kangra
Eleven to twelve days to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath from Kangra, with the same car and driver throughout. The Dhams open around Akshaya Tritiya in April or May and close by Bhai Dooj in October or November — outside those dates the yatra is not running. Yamunotri and Kedarnath both need a climb; we arrange ponies, palki or helicopter. Kapil +91 98053 05643, Sahil +91 78075 42573.
11–12 daysBest season · May–Jun · Sep–OctPrivate car & driver
11–12
Days, round trip
May–Jun · Sep–Oct
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About the trip
The four abodes, one steady pilgrimage.
The Char Dham — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath — is the great Himalayan pilgrimage of Uttarakhand, the source-shrines of the Yamuna and Ganga and the mountain seats of Shiva and Vishnu. It is a long, high yatra, and the difference a calm driver and a well-planned route make is enormous.
We drive you the whole circuit from Kangra, timing the trek days for Yamunotri and Kedarnath, arranging pony, palki or the Kedarnath helicopter where it helps, and keeping the night halts at Barkot, Uttarkashi, Guptkashi and Badrinath comfortable. The order follows tradition — Yamunotri first, Badrinath last.
How it runs from here: the shrines open around Akshaya Tritiya in late April or early May and close around Diwali, and the yatra needs registration on the Uttarakhand portal before you set off. Yamunotri and Kedarnath both end in treks that no vehicle can shorten — we drive to the road-heads at Janki Chatti and Gaurikund, wait, and help arrange ponies, palki or a helicopter seat. The monsoon months are the ones to avoid: the Himalayan roads here take landslides badly and the yatra is often suspended.
What you’ll see
- Yamunotri temple & the source of the Yamuna
- Gangotri & the Bhagirathi at Gangnani
- Kedarnath — Shiva's Himalayan jyotirlinga
- Badrinath & the Mana border village
- Pony, palki or helicopter assistance arranged
- Senior-friendly halts & darshan-timed starts
The plan we run
Day by day.
Day 1 — Day 11
The Dhams open around Akshaya Tritiya (April/May) and close by Bhai Dooj (October/November) — outside those dates the yatra simply is not running. Yamunotri and Kedarnath both need a climb; ponies, palki and helicopter tickets can be arranged, and Kedarnath helicopter slots need booking well ahead.
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Day 1
Kangra to Haridwar
The drive down to the plains and along to Haridwar; the evening Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri.
Night: Haridwar
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Day 2
Haridwar to Barkot
Up through Mussoorie and Kempty into the Yamuna valley; night halt at Barkot.
Night: Barkot
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Day 3
Yamunotri
Drive to Janki Chatti, then the 6 km trek (pony or palki available) to Yamunotri temple and the hot springs; back to Barkot.
Night: Barkot
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Day 4
Barkot to Uttarkashi
Along the valley to Uttarkashi; the Vishwanath temple in the evening.
Night: Uttarkashi
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Day 5
Gangotri
Up the Bhagirathi past Gangnani and Harsil to Gangotri for darshan; return to Uttarkashi.
Night: Uttarkashi
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Day 6
Uttarkashi to Guptkashi
The long, scenic road across to the Mandakini valley; night at Guptkashi.
Night: Guptkashi
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Day 7
Kedarnath
Drive to Sonprayag and Gaurikund, then the 16 km trek (pony or helicopter available) up to Kedarnath; darshan and night near the shrine.
Night: Kedarnath or Guptkashi
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Day 8
Kedarnath to Guptkashi
Down the trail and back to Guptkashi, resting the legs for the road to Badrinath.
Night: Guptkashi
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Day 9
Guptkashi to Badrinath
Via Joshimath and the Vishnuprayag confluence to Badrinath; evening aarti at the temple.
Night: Badrinath
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Day 10
Badrinath & Mana
Morning darshan, the Tapt Kund springs, and Mana — the last village before Tibet, with Vyas Gufa and Bhim Pul; start back toward Rudraprayag.
Night: Badrinath
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Day 11
Return to Kangra
The long homeward drive through the Ganga valley and the plains, back to the Dhauladhar.
Want it shifted — a different start, an extra night, a stop added or dropped? Say so on WhatsApp and we’ll send the reworked plan and one all-in fare.
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What’s in the fare.
One quoted price
Car, driver, fuel, tolls, parking and state-border permits — agreed before you travel.
Your choice, separate
Hotels, meals and entry tickets stay your call, so you pick what fits your budget.
No advance
The fare is locked on WhatsApp first. You only confirm once the plan suits you.
Getting there
The drive up from Kangra.
The same car and driver stay with you for the whole tour — this is the run that starts it, with the distance, the drive time and what the road is like.
Outstation taxi from KangraRead first
Before you fix the dates.
Good to know
Char Dham Yatra — questions travellers ask
How many days does the Char Dham Yatra take from Himachal?
By road from Kangra the full Char Dham — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath — takes about 11 to 12 days, including the drive each way and the trek days at Yamunotri and Kedarnath. A Do Dham (Kedarnath and Badrinath only) can be done in 7 to 8 days. We fix the length to your dates and stamina.
How difficult are the Kedarnath and Yamunotri treks?
Yamunotri is about 6 km each way and Kedarnath about 16 km, both uphill at altitude. Ponies, palki (dandi) and porters are available at both, and a helicopter runs to Kedarnath from Phata or Sersi. We arrange whichever suits your group and keep the pace easy — there is no rush on a yatra.
When does Char Dham open, and when should we go?
The shrines open around late April or early May (Akshaya Tritiya) and close around Diwali, when winter snow shuts the high passes. The best windows are May to mid-June and September to mid-October; the monsoon months of July and August bring landslide risk, so we watch the road advisories and plan accordingly.
Do you help with the yatra registration and helicopter booking?
Yes. Uttarakhand requires a Char Dham registration for every pilgrim, and we guide you through it. We also help arrange the Kedarnath helicopter, ponies and palki, and pick sensible night halts at Barkot, Uttarkashi, Guptkashi and Badrinath. You travel; we handle the road logistics.
Our price promise
The lowest rate you’ll find for this trip — or we beat it.
We don’t publish a rate card, because an honest fare depends on your dates, your group and the road. What we do promise: ask us before you book anywhere, and if you’re already holding a written quote for the same car, the same route and the same all-in inclusions, send us the screenshot. We’ll beat it — and on the rare trip where we honestly can’t, we’ll tell you straight instead of wasting your day.
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