The Char Dham Yatra is a sacred pilgrimage tour in the Hindu religion of four holy places which are Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. All these four places are located in the Gharwal region of Uttarakhand. This complete circuit of the holy place is believed to be the door of salvation (moksha) in the Hindu religion. Chardham yatra Tour, All four places are dedicated to different gods like Kedarnath is dedicated to Lord Shiva, Badrinath is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Gangotri and Yamunotri are snouts of both holy rivers Ganga and Yamuna respectively which are considered as goddesses. Apart from the religious point these places also have amazing scenic beauty. This tour can be covered by road or by a helicopter ride.
Chardham Yatra 2021 Opening Dates
Kedarnath yatra - 17 May 2021 to 6 November 2021 *
Kedarnath Dham Yatra
Duration: 05 Nights/06 Days
Route: Delhi - Haridwar – Guptkashi – Kedarnath – Guptkashi – Rishikesh – Delhi
Badrinath - 18 May 2021 to 10 November 2021 *
Gangotri Dham Yatra Dates 2021 - 14 May 2021 to 5 November 2021
Opening and Closing Timings of Gangotri Temple
Gangotri Mandir timings for darshan, pooja, and other religious ceremonies.
Morning: 6:15 am to 2:00 pm
Evening: 3:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Yamunotri Dham Yatra Dates 2021 - 14 May 2021 to 6 November 2021
Yamunotri Temple Opening and Closing Timings
Yamunotri Temple Remains Opens for Pilgrims from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Aarti Time at Yamunotri Mandir: 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm
Chardham Yatra Route, Best time & Duration
Duration: 11 Days 10 Nights
Activities: Visit Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath, Photography of Nature
Best Time: April, May, June, September, October
Region: North India
Holidays Theme: Culture & Heritage, Pilgrimage Tours
Routes: Delhi - Haridwar - Barkot - Yamunotri - Barkot - Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Uttarkashi - Guptakashi - Gaurikund - Kedarnath - Gaurikund - Rudraprayag - Badrinath - Rishikesh - Delhi
Fix departure Date 2021
17 May - 27 May, 24 May - 03 Jun, 31 May - 10 Jun
07 - Jun - 17 Jun, 14 Jun - 24 Jun
13 Sep - 23 Sep, 20 Sep - 30 Sep, 27 Sep - 07 Oct
Char Dham Yatra 2021 itinerary
Day 1: Delhi - Haridwar
Morning drive to Haridwar. On arrival check in to hotel, later visit Har Ki Pauri for witness evening Ganga Aarti (If time permits). Haridwar the sacred spot along the river Ganges where thousands of pilgrims come from all over India to take a holy dip. Post sightseeing return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Haridwar - Barkot
Post breakfast drive (176 kms) to reach Barkot. Arrive around noon and check in at the resort for overnight stay.
Day 3: Barkot - Yamunotri - Barkot
Morning after an early breakfast drive (45 km) to reach Janki Chatti, from here start trek to reach Yamunotri (5 kms) - one of the four most sacred Dhams. YAMUNOTRI DHAM: This 19th century temple built the Maharani of Jaipur has its legend to a sage named Asit who could'nt visit Gangotri due to old age but a source of the Ganga river emerged from a nearby rock and fulfilled his wishes. Thus the inner sanctum has a black marble idol of Goddess Yamuna. Outside the temple are hot springs of which Surya-Kund is considered to be the most sacred. Later trek down to reach Jankichatti and drive back to Barkot for overnight stay.
Day 4: Barkot - Uttarkashi
Morning drive (198 kms.) to reach Uttarkashi. Upon arrival check in at Resort. In the evening visit Vishwanath Temple (If time permits), post visit return to resort for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Uttarkashi
Early morning drive (95 kms.) to reach GANGOTRI - situated along the Bhagirathi river also know as river Ganges, Gangotri is yet another important Dham. GANGOTRI DHAM: The 18th century temple is a modest granite structure first built in the 18th century and rebuilt by the Maharaja of Jaipur. Hindus believe that Goddess Ganga was brought down to earth by the mythological King Bhagirathi. Also the Ganga is believed to contain 'Amrit" - holy nectar which is said to cleanse one of all sins. Later drive back to reach Uttarkashi for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6: Uttarkashi - Guptakashi
Morning post breakfast drive (198 kms.) to reach Guptkashi. Upon arrival, check in at the resort for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7: Guptakashi - Gaurikund - Kedarnath
Morning drive (35 kms.) to reach Gaurikund. Arrive at Gaurikund which is the last road ahead and start trek (17 kms.) to reach Kedarnath Temple - a journey that passes by deep ravines, waterfalls, tiny shrines and tea shops all through green forests. KEDARNATH DHAM: The 1000 year old temple with a carved exterior is located in a courtyard protected by Nandi bull. This spot has great significance in the legendary Mahabharata epic. Inside the main sanctum is one of the 12 naturally formed 'Jotrilingas' of India. The temple has carved shapes of the Pandavas, and Lord Shiva. Overnight stay at guest house.
Day 8: Kedarnath - Gaurikund - Rudraprayag
Morning trek down to to Gaurikund and further drive to Rudraprayag. Rudraprayag is the meeting point of the Alaknanda river (originating from Badrinath) and the Mandakini river (originating from Kedarnath). Upon arrival check in at the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 9: Rudraprayag - Badrinath
Morning drive (155 kms.) to reach the fourth Dham i.e. Badrinath. Enroute drive past Joshimath, Govindghat and finally arrive at Badriath, a sprawling village divided by the river Alaknanda. This Dham is brightly painted. BADRINATH DHAM: It is believed that Lord Vishnu meditated in what Hindus call the 'Yogdhyani' posture. Due to the increase in the number of pilgrims, the temple has been enlarged overtime. The inner sanctum has a black stone idol of Vishnu sitting under a golden canopy. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 10: Badrinath - Rishikesh
Morning drive (295 kms.) to reach Rishikesh. En - route at Devprayag take a short photo stop of its magnificent confluence view of Bahagirathi & Alaknanda, later continue your drive to Rishikesh. Upon arrival check in to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 11: Rishikesh - Delhi
Post breakfast drive (295 kms.) to reach Delhi. Upon arrival, transfer to international airport in time to board the flight for onward destination.
