Char Dham Yatra Tour Packages
Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath, planned with realistic driving days, buffer days for weather and the pace older pilgrims need.
- Region
- North India
- Ideal trip
- 10–12 days
- Places we cover
- 8+ destinations
- Pricing
- Quoted per enquiry
At a glance
What is the Char Dham Yatra?
What is the Char Dham Yatra?
The Char Dham Yatra is the Hindu pilgrimage to four Himalayan shrines in Uttarakhand's Garhwal region: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. It is traditionally done west to east, in that order.
How many days do you need for the Char Dham Yatra?
Ten to twelve days by road from Haridwar or Rishikesh, including buffer days. Kedarnath and Yamunotri involve treks (or ponies, palkis and, for Kedarnath, helicopters).
What is the best time for the Char Dham Yatra?
The shrines open around late April or May and close around October–November. May–June and September–October are the usual windows. Avoid July–August, when monsoon landslides close roads.
How do you reach the start of the Char Dham Yatra?
The yatra starts from Haridwar or Rishikesh, 5–6 hours from Delhi by road. Dehradun's Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest airport. Registration with the Uttarakhand government is mandatory.
Suggested itineraries
Char Dham Yatra itineraries
Starting points we adapt to your dates and pace. Each stop links to our detailed guide.
Popular places
Places on the Char Dham Yatra
Read our guides to each stop before you decide what to include.
Yamunotri
The traditional first stop of the Char Dham Yatra — a forested trek from Janki Chatti to the Yamuna's source, past the Surya Kund hot-spring prasad ritual.
Gangotri
Complete Gangotri guide — the temple marking Ganga's descent, the Gaumukh glacier trek, Tapovan meadow, permits, how to reach via Uttarkashi, where to stay, and a full visit plan.
Kedarnath
Complete Kedarnath guide — the Gaurikund/Sonprayag trek route, helicopter shuttle booking, temple opening dates, Bhairav Temple, Vasuki Tal, where to stay, and a full yatra plan.
Badrinath
Complete Badrinath guide — temple opening dates, Tapt Kund, Mana village, Vasudhara Falls, how to reach via Joshimath, where to stay, and a full Char Dham visit plan.
Haridwar
Complete Haridwar guide — Har Ki Pauri's Ganga Aarti, Mansa Devi & Chandi Devi temples, the Kumbh Mela, how to reach, where to stay, and its role as gateway to Char Dham and Rishikesh.
Rishikesh
India's adventure capital where white-water rafting meets Ganga aarti — everything you need for the perfect Rishikesh trip.
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Route, season, registration and what to pack, before you book.
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Char Dham Yatra FAQs
What is the Char Dham Yatra?
The Char Dham Yatra is the Hindu pilgrimage to four Himalayan shrines in Uttarakhand's Garhwal region: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. It is traditionally done west to east, in that order.
How many days do you need for the Char Dham Yatra?
Ten to twelve days by road from Haridwar or Rishikesh, including buffer days. Kedarnath and Yamunotri involve treks (or ponies, palkis and, for Kedarnath, helicopters).
What is the best time for the Char Dham Yatra?
The shrines open around late April or May and close around October–November. May–June and September–October are the usual windows. Avoid July–August, when monsoon landslides close roads.
How do you reach the start of the Char Dham Yatra?
The yatra starts from Haridwar or Rishikesh, 5–6 hours from Delhi by road. Dehradun's Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest airport. Registration with the Uttarakhand government is mandatory.
How does Kudozz Club plan a Char Dham trip?
You share your dates, budget range and interests through the enquiry form. Our in-house team builds a day-by-day Char Dham itinerary around that and discusses it with you by email. Nothing is a fixed package.
Can I change the route or duration?
Yes. Add or drop places, extend the trip, change the pace or combine it with a neighbouring state. The routes on this page are starting points, not fixed departures.
Why don't you show package prices?
Because the price depends on your dates, hotel category, group size and how you travel between places. Rather than advertise a 'starting from' price that changes later, we quote for your actual trip.
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