Detailed Route
Char Dham Yatra — Detailed Route
Duration
10 Days
Total Distance
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Max Altitude
11,755 FT
Trek Type
Standard
Altitude Profile
Points show end-of-day camp altitude. Summit days show peak altitude reached.
Day by Day Breakdown
Haridwar to Barkot
Depart early morning. Road climbs steeply after Nainbagh through dense deodar forest. Barkot is the base town for Yamunotri.
Yamunotri Yatra
Drive 16 km from Barkot to Janki Chatti (base), then 6.5 km trek each way to Yamunotri temple at 3,291 m. Divya Shila puja precedes temple darshan. Cook rice in the Surya Kund hot spring for prasad. Pony and doli available from Janki Chatti.
Barkot to Uttarkashi
Leisurely drive along the Bhagirathi River. Arrive by afternoon; visit Vishwanath Temple in Uttarkashi town. Rest day before Gangotri.
Gangotri Yatra
Drive 100 km to Gangotri (3,100 m). Temple is a short flat walk from the parking area. Take a dip or sprinkle Ganga jal at Bhagirathi Shila. Road can be congested; leave Uttarkashi by 5 AM. Return to Uttarkashi for overnight.
Uttarkashi to Guptkashi
Longest drive of the yatra. Passes through five Prayags region. Start by 5 AM. Guptkashi / Sitapur / Phata are all valid overnight bases for Kedarnath — confirm with operator.
Kedarnath Yatra — Ascent
Drive to Sonprayag (30 km), then shared jeep to Gaurikund. Trek 16 km uphill to Kedarnath (3,583 m). Alternatively take helicopter from Phata/Sirsi/Guptkashi (15 min). Evening darshan recommended as morning queues are shortest — plan around your arrival time.
Kedarnath Darshan — Descent
Attend morning abhishek at 4 AM if desired. Descent is 16 km to Gaurikund. Return to Guptkashi. Those who trekked up may opt for helicopter down (subject to availability and weather).
Guptkashi to Badrinath
Scenic drive through Alaknanda valley. Road passes Nanda Devi viewpoints near Joshimath. Arrive Badrinath (3,133 m) by late afternoon; attend evening Aarti at the temple.
Badrinath Darshan & Mana Village
Ritual dip in Tapt Kund hot spring before darshan. Badrinath temple opens early; aim for morning darshan to avoid afternoon queues. Mana is 3 km away — last Indian village before Tibet. Vasudhara Falls (+5 km from Mana) is optional for fit pilgrims.
Badrinath to Haridwar
Final drive. Depart by 5 AM to reach Haridwar by evening. Attend Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri to close the yatra. Many operators end the tour here; confirm drop-off point.
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