CHARDHAM YATRA BY ROAD EX DELHI: 11 Nights/ 12 Days
(Yamunotri – Gangotri – Kedarnath – Badrinath Ex Delhi)
Day 1: Delhi – Haridwar (220km / 05 Hrs drive). Pick up from Delhi Railway Station/Airport & transfer to Haridwar. *Time permitting, visit Har ki Pauri & Mansa Devi mandir (on own). Dinner & O/n at hotel in Haridwar.
Day 2: Haridwar – Barkot (180km / 06-07 Hrs drive). After b/f, proceed to Barkot via Mussoorie outskirts. (Time Permitting, visit 'Kempty Falls' near Mussoorie). Dinner & O/n at hotel in Barkot.
(Barkot is a beautiful hill station, located on the confluence of Yamuna & Tons River).
Day 3: Barkot -Jakichatti- Yamunotri - Jankichatti– Barkot (40 kms drive by road/06 kms Trekking /Pony/Palki). After b/f, proceed to Jankichatti (40 Km). From here, we will begin the trek to Yamunotri (6 Kms). Take a dip in Jamunabai Kund's warm water & do the darshan. Return via the same route back to Barkot. Dinner and O/n at hotel in Barkot
(Optional: Guests can also hire Pony/Palki at own cost instead of trekking (Approximate Cost suggested for Pony- Rs 4000/-, Palki 8000/- in season).
(There are number of thermal springs/ kunds near Yamunotri temple, where guests can cook rice by packing it in cloth & dipping in hot water of kunds.)
Day 4: Barkot – Uttarkashi (90 kms / 04 Hrs drive)
After breakfast, drive to Uttarkashi (Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of river Bhagirathi and is famous for its historical monuments, Temples & Ashrams) En-route visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Shakti temple. Dinner and O/n at hotel in Uttarkashi.
(As per Skand Purana, Uttarkashi is the adobe of Lord Shiva in Kalyug)
Day 5: Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi (200 kms / 08 Hrs) Early morning, drive to Gangotri (100 Kms) via beautiful Harsil Valley. Upon arrival at Gangotri take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges (which is also called Bhagirathi at its origin. After performing Pooja, drive back to Uttarkashi. Dinner & O/n at hotel in Uttarkashi.
(King Bhagirath worshipped Lord Shiva & Ganga River appeared on earth at this spot)
Day 6: Uttarkashi – Guptkashi (220 kms / 08- 09 hrs drive) After breakfast, drive to Guptkashi along with river Mandakini. (It’s situated at a distance of 48 km from the holy shrine, Kedarnath). Time permitting, visit Vishwanath Temple and Ardh-Narishwar temple in evening. Dinner and O/n at hotel/camp in Guptkashi.
Day 7: Guptkashi – Sonprayag - Kedarnath (30 kms /02 hrs drive & 21 kms Trekking) Early morning check out from hotel and keep your luggage at Reception and drive to Sonprayag. Here, guests have to take local vehicle/jeep to reach at Gaurikund (2.5 kms) at own cost (₹ 50 on SIC). After reaching at Gaurikund, you can start trekking for Kedarnath (20 Kms one way). Upon arrival visit Kedarnath check into the hotel/camp which is a basic accommodation with limited facility due to high altitude. Evening attend Sandhya Aarti & Darshan. Have dinner and overnight stay at Kedarnath.
Those who want to hire Pony/Palki at own cost (Approximate Cost suggested for - Poni Rs 6000/-, Palki 15000/- in season).
Those who are going by Helicopter, need to book tickets online - https://www.heliyatra.irctc.co.in). (Don’t believe in any other website or any fraudulent person who will offer you ticket through other means)
(Kedarnath Temple is one of the 12 Jyortirling of Lord Shiva & stand magnificently against the backdrop of Kedarnath range. Mandakini River, one of the main tributaries of the Ganges, originates at Kedarnath and flows through Gaurikund.)
Day 8: Kedarnath – Guptkashi (21 kms Trekking & 30 kms /02 hrs drive by road). Check out from the hotel/camp and start trekking early in the morning to return back to Gaurikund. (From Gaurikund, take local vehicle/ jeep @ own cost to reach Sonprayag). Here, our driver will be waiting for you to take back to Guptkashi. Dinner & O/n at hotel in Guptkashi
Day 9: Guptkashi – Pandukeshwar/ Badrinath (200 kms / 08-09 hrs drive) After breakfast,drive to Pandukeshwar (20 Kms before Badrinath)/ Badrinath via Joshimath. (Joshimath is the winter seat of Badrinath). Upon arrival, check into the hotel and visit Badrinath Temple if time permits. (Before darshan, take a bath in Tapt Kund- a thermal spring on thebanks of river Alaknanda). Other important temples are Sesh Netra temple, Charanpaduka & Urvashi temples. Dinner & O/n at hotel in Pandukeshwar/ Badrinath.
(Badrinath shrine, one of the 4 Dhams, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu & is oen of the most celebrated pilgrim spot of country. It is surrounded by Nar & Narayan mountain ranges with the Neelkanth peak providing a splendid backdrop.)
Day 10: Pandukeshwar/Badrinath – Srinagar/Rudraprayag (200 Kms/07-08 Hrs drive) Those who could not visit Badrinath Temple earlier day, will visit Badrinath Temple today. Do the rituals and pooja and back to the hotel. After breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed for Srinagar via Joshimath (40 kms), Karanprayag (120 km), Rudraprayag (160 kms). Upon arrival at Srinagar, check-in to the hotel. Dinner & O/n at hotel in Srinagar.
Day 11: Rudraprayag/ Srinagar - Rishikesh- Haridwar (160 Kms/05 Hrs drive) Today, we drive downhill to Haridwar via Rishikesh- a spiritual city and the Yoga capital of the world. Time permitting, visit Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula, Munu Ki Reti in Rishikesh. Dinner & O/n at hotel in Haridwar.
Day 12: Haridwar- Delhi (220km / 05 Hrs drive). Today, transfer to Delhi airport/ railway station. Tour ends with sweet memories
Hotels Used*:
Place | Nights | Deluxe Hotel | Superior Hotel | Luxury Hotel |
Haridwar | 2 | Blue Pine | Udman/ Lakshya | Fortune Park by ITC/ MJ Sarovar |
Barkot | 2 | Pinewood/ Similar | Poll Star Inn/ Camp Nirwana/ Veda Camp | Monkeytail Resort/ Veda Cottage |
Uttarkashi | 2 | Shree Narayan Palace/ Similar | Suryansh - Ac room/ Divine Ganga Retreat | Avana Cottage/ Rajaji/ Shiv Parivar |
Guptkashi | 2 | Mandar Resort/ Similar | Chardham Resort/ Sri Kedaram Resort | Amritara Sun Inn/ Shivalik Valley |
Kedarnath | 1 | Bhawan (Sharing basis) | Bhawan (sharing basis) | Bhawan (sharing basis) |
Badrinath/ Pandukeshwar (20 Kms before Badrinath) | 1 | Raghuveer/ Similar (Pandukeshwar) | New Urvashi/ Om Radhe by Kalash -(Badrinath) | Snow Crest/ Amritara Awadh-(Badrinath) |
Srinagar/ Rudraprayag | 1 | Urvashi/ Valley Inn- ac room (Srinagar) | Mandakini Palace/ Blue Orchid - Ac room | Monal / Sterling Kastoori/ Similar |
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(Note: All our hotels offer a wide variety of food in the buffet and provide complimentary toiletry kits, which is a rare luxury in this sector)
(Travel Validity: May -Jun 2026)- Peak Season
No. of Persons | Vehicle Used | Deluxe Cost PP (in INR) | Superior Cost PP (In INR) | Luxury Cost PP (in INR) |
2 | Sedan (non a/c) | 48,500 | 58,000 | 73,000 |
4 | Ertiga (non a/c) | 38,500 | 48,000 | 63,000 |
6 | Innova Crysta (non a/c) | 35,500 | 45,000 | 60,000 |
8 | Tempo Traveler | 35,500 | 45,000 | 60,000 |
8 | Urbania (A/c) | 40,000 | 49,500 | 64,500 |
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No. of Persons | Vehicle Used | Deluxe Cost PP (In INR) | Superior Cost PP (In INR) | Luxury Cost PP (in INR) |
2 | Sedan (non a/c) | 41,000 | 50,000 | 65,000 |
4 | Ertiga (non a/c) | 32,500 | 41,500 | 57,000 |
6 | Innova Crysta (non a/c) | 29,000 | 38,500 | 53,000 |
8 | Tempo Traveler (non a/c) | 30,000 | 38,500 | 53,000 |
8 | Urbania (A/c) | 33,500 | 42,000 | 56,500 |
* Kindly note that Chardham sector is still an underdeveloped sector when it comes to facilities/ amenities. However, we have selected the best hotels in each category.
Cost Inclusions:
· 11 Nights stay as per above itinerary on twin/dbl sharing basis
· Breakfast and Dinner at Hotels (Buffet/ fixed meal)
· Transport by Non a/c vehicle (as chosen) as per the above itinerary (A/c will be switched off from Rishikesh to Rishikesh)
· All toll tax Parking and driver allowance
Cost Exclusions:
· Airfare or Train fare
· Helicopter, Horse Ride, Doli, Jeep charges, Portages, Laundry
· VIP Darshan, Pind Daan, Pooja, Triyuginarayan Temple
· Any other item not specified in the itinerary.
