The Char Dham tour is one of the most sacred pilgrimages in the world. The four temples included in this tour are Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. It is also known as the Chhota Char Dham. All the holy places of the Char Dham tour are dedicated to different gods and goddesses. One of the twelve Jyotirlingas, Kedarnath Dham is devoted to Lord Shiva. Badrinath Dham is dedicated to Lord Badri or Vishnu. Mother Ganga is honored in Gangotri Dham, and Mother Yamuna is honored in Yamunotri. If you are planning a pilgrimage to this holy place, book a Chardham tour packages. In this, you will get a camera for your memories, a guide with you on the tour, food, your own car, and accommodation as per your budget.

Religious importance of the Chardham travel: These holy places are situated amidst the lofty peaks of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand (Dev Bhoomi). Of Hinduism, salvation is seen as the ultimate goal of life. And it is believed that Char Dham takes you one step closer to achieving this goal. Chardham trip has great religious importance in Hindu religion. It has been believed that every Hindu should go on this pilgrimage once in his lifetime.It is believed that the Chardham tour washes away the sins of the whole life and opens the doors of salvation. And it is said that when a pilgrim completes the Chardham Yatra, he attains complete peace of mind. Millions of devotees from all over the world visit this place each year.

Where is Char Dham Temple ?

The Char Dham temples consist of four holy places, located in the lap of the Garhwal Himalayas in Uttarakhand.

1. Yamunotri, the source of the Yamuna River, is located at an altitude of 3293 meters above sea level in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. Thermal springs and Himalayan glaciers encircle Yamunotri Temple. In Hindu mythology, Yama, the god of death, has a sister named Yamuna. It is believed that bathing in Yamuna brings peace.Darshan Timings: Yamunotri temple opens for devotees at around 7 am. Closes between 1 pm and 4 pm. The Yamunotri Temple closes at 8 p.m. Visit Janakichatti, Saptarishi Kund, Shani Dev Temple, and Surya Kund, which are all close to the temple.

2. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Ganga. According to Hindu mythology, Gangotri Dham is the place where river Ganga descended from heaven when Lord Shiva released it from his matted hair. Situated at an altitude of 3042 meters above sea level, Gangotri is located in Uttarkashi district.The puja at Gangotri temple starts with aarti at 4:00 am and ends with shayan aarti at 7:00 pm. Pilgrims can enter the temple starting at 6:00 p.m. It closes in the afternoon from 2:00 to 3:00. Places to visit near the temple: Bhagiratha Shila, Bhairav Valley, Gaumukh, Surya Kund, Submerged Shivling.

3. Kedarnath Dham is situated at an altitude of 3553 meters above sea level in Rudraprayag district situated in the lap of Himalayas. Kedarnath Dham is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Not only is it one of the most important pilgrimages of the Chardham Yatra, but this ancient temple is also considered one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Aside from this, Panch Kedar is made up of the temples of Kedarnath, Rudranath, Madmaheshwar, Tunganath, and Kalpeshwar. Darshan Timings: At Kedarnath temple, the puja procedures commence with the Maha Abhishek Aarti at 4:00 AM and conclude with the Shayan Aarti at 7:00 PM. Pilgrims can enter the temple starting at 6:00 p.m.Pilgrims can enter the temple starting at 6:00 p.m.It closes for two hours in the afternoon from 3:00 to 5:00. Places to visit near the temple: Gaurikund, Bhairav Nath Temple, Tungnath, Chandrashila Track, Vasuki Tal, Trijugi Narayan.

4. Situated between the Nar and Narayan mountain ranges, Badrinath Dham is situated at an altitude of 3300 meters above sea level. It is located in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district.Badrinath Dham is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, who is considered the protector and patron of the divine Hindu trinity (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva). Apart from these important reasons, Badrinath Dham is considered important in the Chardham Yatra because it is the place where Adi Shankaracharya attained moksha, thus attaining his freedom through the process of rebirth. Places to visit near the temple: Charanpaduka, Tapt Kund, Bhima Pul, Vyas Cave, Pandukeshwar, Brahma Kapal, Alaknanda River, Mana Village, Saraswati River.

Important information about Char Dham Packages.

These holy places are located in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand. Traditionally, the journey is made from west to east. Thus, it starts from Yamunotri, then Gangotri, Kedarnath, and ends at Badrinath. Here is the essential information that will help you while planning the Chardham tour package from Haridwar: The journey can start from Delhi, Haridwar, Rishikesh, or Dehradun as per your convenience. Biometric registration is mandatory for the Char Dham Yatra. Carry essential documents like an Aadhar card, voter ID card, PAN card, driving license, or passport with you during the journey. We also have packages available to suit your budget with Chardham Standard, Luxury, Deluxe Packages. For those who are unable to walk, palanquin, horse and stooge are also available. Don’t forget to carry a warm jacket, gloves, sweater, woolen socks and raincoat during your trip. Also carry comfortable shoes with good grip during the journey.

When does the Char Dham trip remain open, and when is it closed?

Akshaya Tritiya Yatra begins for Gangotri and Yamunotri temples. The starting date of the grand yatra is fixed on Shivratri, and the closing date of the Badrinath temple is fixed on Basant Panchami. Every year, around Diwali in October or November, the Chardham Yatra concludes. It begins in April or May.

Day 01 :

Delhi - Haridwar (220 km/6-7 hrs drive one way)

Our driver will meet you at Delhi airport, railway station, hotel, or home (around 8 to 11 am) and drive you to Haridwar. When you get to Haridw ar, register at the hotel. In the evening, visit Mansa Devi Temple, Chanda Devi Temple, and Har Ki Pauri Temple, and also visit Ganga Aarti. You will rest at Haridwar at night.

Day 02 :

Haridwar - Barkot (210 Km /7-8 HRS)

In the morning, after breakfast, you will drive to Barkot via Mussoorie. En route, visit Mussoorie Lake and Kempty Falls in Mussoorie. Later, drive straight to Barkot. When you reach Barkot, check in to the hotel. You will rest at Barkot at night.

Day 03 :

Barkot - Yamnotri (36Kms. / Drive and 06 Kms Trek One Side)

In the morning after breakfast, drive to Jankichatti or Phoolchatti. From here start your journey (either on foot, by horse, or by doli at your own cost) to Yamunotri (6 km), the first temple of Chardham. After reaching Yamunotri, take a bath in the hot water of Surya Kund (hot spring). The journey from Yamunaji to Jankichatti is completed. Later, we will drive towards Barkot. You will rest at Barkot at night.

Day 04 :

Barkot - Uttarkashi (Drive 90 Km / 04 Hrs. Drive)

In the morning after breakfast, drive to Jankichatti or Phoolchatti. From here start your journey (either on foot, by horse, or by doli at your own cost) to Yamunotri (6 km), the first temple of Chardham. Take a dip in Surya Kund's (hot spring) hot water after arriving at Yamunotri. The journey to Jankichatti is completed with the darshan of Yamunaji. Later, we will drive towards Barkot. You will rest in Barkot at night.

Day 05 :

Uttarkashi - Gangotri – Uttarkashi (100 Km. each side)

In the morning, after breakfast, drive to Gangotri. En route, visit Gangnani Hot Spring. Take a holy bath in the pond. Later, drive through the beautiful Harsil Valley to Gangotri Temple, the second temple of the Chardham tour. On reaching Gangotri Temple, take a dip in the holy river Ganga, also known as Bhagirathi at its source. Perform puja and darshan, then relax for some time in the beautiful surroundings. Later return journey to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay will be in Uttarkashi.

Day 06 :

Uttarkashi – Guptkashi- (223 Kms. / 09 Hrs. Drive)

After morning start, drive to Gangotri. On the way, you can see the beautiful Mandakini River at Til. The Mandakini River comes from the temple to reach the banks of the Guptkashi River. Getting to Guptkashi Register at the hotel. In the evening, visit the Ardha Narishwar Temple located in Guptkashi. The Ardha Narishwar Temple is believed to be related to the Pandavas. Here Lord Shiva appeared to the Pandavas in the form of Ardhanarishwar. For this reason, there are long queues of devotees to visit this temple. Remains engaged.). You will rest at night in Guptkashi.

Day 07 :

Guptakashi – Sonprayag - Kedarnath - Guptkashi (27 Kms. Drive)

After morning breakfast, today we will go to Kedarnath to visit the third temple of Chardham. You will have options to reach Kedarnath. One you can go by trekking, palanquin, horse, and by air via helicopter.Do puja and darshan at Kedarnath. After darshan of Kedarnath temple, you will also visit Bhairo Baba temple, Retas Kund, and Bhim Shila, and then return trip to Guptkashi for some later darshan in a beautiful environment. You will rest at night in Guptkashi.

Important Info:

By Helicopter: Depending on the time of your helicopter ticket, our driver will transport you in the morning to the Helipad location (Phata, Guptkashi, Sirsi, etc.).as per helicopter ticket time. Kindly inform the driver of the helicopter mentioned on the ticket the previous day. The sites of various airlines' helicopter services vary. Our driver will provide you both pick-up and drop-off from the hotel to Helipad. At arrival in Kedarnath, reach Kedarnath Temple. Visit Kedarnath Temple. After Darshan returns to the helipad. Take a return flight. Our driver will pick you up from a helicopter and take you to your hotel.

Day 08 :

Guptkashi - Rudraprayag – Badrinath (245 Kms. / 08 Hrs. Drive)

After morning breakfast, today we will go to Badrinath to visit the fourth temple of Chardham, stopping at Joshimath. We will visit Narasimha Temple and Adi Shankaracharya Math before proceeding towards Badrinath. On arrival, visit the holy shrine and spend time exploring Mana village, the last village before the Tibetan border, the Beas Cave, the Bhima Bridge, and the Saraswati River. You will rest at Badrinath at night.

Day 09 :

Badrinath - Joshimath - Rudraprayag (160km/7Hrs Drive One Way)

After morning today we will leave for Rudraprayag via Joshimath. Visit Narasimha Temple in Joshimath, and then return to Rudraprayag via Joshimath. Arrival at Rudraprayag Check into the hotel. I will go to Rudraprayag for your rest at night.

Day 10 :

Rudraprayag – Rishikesh (150 Km)

After morning breakfast, today we will leave for Rishikesh via Joshimath. Rishikesh transfer. Visit Dev Prayag on the way. Check in to the hotel in Rishikesh. In the evening, visit Triveni Ghat, Ganga Aarti, Ram Jhula, and Laxman Jhula. You will spend the night here in Rishikesh.

Day 11 :

Rishikesh – Delhi (245 Km)

Check out of the hotel and head to Delhi after breakfast. For your onward journey, our drop reaches home, Delhi Hotel/Airport/Railway Station.