13 Days Char Dham Yatra Tour Package

The tour begins with a drive from Delhi to Haridwar, also known as the “Gateway to the Gods.” It is a transition from a busy and hustle ambience of a capital to a spiritual and peaceful one near the Ganges. The moment you check in to your pre-booked stay, head out to Har ki Pauri for Ganga aarti in the evening. Watching a river full of lamps, chanted slogans, and bells is a perfect introduction to an upcoming spiritual experience.

Today, you will leave the plains and enter the mountainous region. It will take you around 220 km to cover the distance via the beautiful Yamuna valley. Barkot is an ideal hill station and the base for the first dham, Yamunotri. An overnight stay will be here to acclimatize to the mountain’s climate in preparation for the next day’s trek.
 

The first dham of Uttarakhand tour is Yamunotri, dedicated to the goddess Yamuna. From Haridwar, take a drive to Janki Chatti, a 6 km trek leads you to the temple. The trek is quite steep, but the varied sight of dense forests and waterfalls is quite refreshing. As soon as a devotee reaches the temple site, prepare for rice or potatoes in Surya Kund, also known as “hot springs,” as an offering. Take a holy dip and then return to Janki Chatti and then rest at Barkot.
 

The day is quite scenic route because it is a 130 km drive away. Located by the banks o the Bhagirathi River, the town is known by the nickname of “Kashi of the North.” In the evening, you can visit the Vishwanath Temple, home to the enormous ancient brass trident – Trishul. It is one of the places that allow the body acclimate to the altitude change.

Today is a full day trip to the second dham – Gangotri, lies at an altitude of 10,200 feet. The road trip from Uttarkashi is breathtaking with the trail passing through the celebrated Harsil Valley, also known for its apple gardens and cedar trees. The Gangotri dham Temple is a spot to perform your prayers. If possible, take a holy bath at the river, return to Uttarkashi. 

This is one of the longer trekker days of 220 kms. Now you can move through the valley of the Bhagirathi River to the valley of the Mandakini River. Along the way, get spectacular views of the reservoir created by the Tehri Dam. Guptakashi is an important pilgrimage site. It has the old Vishwanath Temple and the Ardhanar Ishwar Temple, an important base camp for the trek to Kedarnath.
 

It is the most religiously important and physically challenging day. Take a drive to Sonprayag/ Gaurikund, marks the start of the 16 km trek to Kedarnath. Whether you prefer trekking, pony riding, or helicopter services, the Kedarnath Temple’s entrance, against the massive backdrop of Kedarnath hill is an impressive sight. You will halt at Kedarnath for an overnight stay so that you can experience the magnificent “aarti ceremony” at Kedarnath Temple in Night, which has an intensely religious ambience.
 

Post morning breakfast and abhishek, you begin your return trek to Gaurikund. The trek is easier on your lungs, but it requires care in your footsteps. After that, vehicle will take you to Guptakashi. Today, you have a complete rest after the spiritual and trekking highs of the previous day.
 

The tour proceeds towards the final dham – Badrinath. This route takes you through Joshimath and then along the Alaknanda River. When you arrive at Badrinath, the landscape alters to an Alpine meadow type. It’s the only Dham that falls under both chota char dham yatra as well as char dham yatra circuit in India. Check into a hotel in preparation for the final trip. 
 

Once the first destination is reached, the day is solely for devotion and discoveries. Post taking a dip into the Tapt Kund (natural hot springs). Visit the Badrinath Temple, dedicated to the deity of Vishnu. Later in the day, visit the town of Mana, the last town of India before the Tibet border and Vyas Gufa, where the Mahabharata is believed to be penned.
 

Carry on the descent to the plains. Take a detour in Joshimath allows you to see the Narsingh Temple, Lord Badrinath’s winter home. You will then move on to Rudraprayag, a town located on the holy junction of the Alaknanda River and the Mandakini River. The sound of the two rivers meeting is the calming background melody to your penultimate night in the mountains.
 

The 160 km return journey to Haridwar takes you through Rishikesh, known as “Yoga Capital of the World.” You can opt to visit the famous suspension bridges of Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula. When you finally arrive in Haridwar in the evening, you can take yet another walk along the Ganges and reflect upon the wonderful trip you had just accomplished.
 

The last day comprises a 200 kms drive back to Delhi. As the mountainous journey ends, and the city’s skyline begins to come into view, this 13 day trip will have come to an end. You will be dropped off at the airport or railway station for your next destination, carrying spiritual merit and memories of the Himalayas with you.