Day 1: Chandigarh to Haridwar (210 km / 5–6 hrs)
- Pickup from Chandigarh
- Drive to Haridwar
- Evening Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri
- Overnight stay in Haridwar
Day 2: Haridwar to Barkot (220 km / 7–8 hrs)
- Scenic drive via Mussoorie
- Enroute visit Kempty Falls
- Overnight stay in Barkot
Day 3: Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot (36 km drive + 6 km trek one way)
- Drive to Janki Chatti, then trek to Yamunotri Temple
- Darshan and return
- Overnight stay in Barkot
Day 4: Barkot to Uttarkashi (100 km / 4–5 hrs)
- Visit Vishwanath Temple in Uttarkashi
- Overnight stay in Uttarkashi
Day 5: Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi (100 km one way)
- Drive to Gangotri for Darshan
- Scenic route along Bhagirathi River
- Return and overnight in Uttarkashi
Day 6: Uttarkashi to Guptkashi (220 km / 9–10 hrs)
- Long scenic drive through Tehri Dam
- Overnight stay in Guptkashi
Day 7: Guptkashi to Kedarnath (30 km drive + 18 km trek / Helicopter option)
- Drive to Sonprayag and then Gaurikund
- Trek or take helicopter to Kedarnath
- Darshan of Kedarnath Ji
- Overnight stay in Kedarnath
Day 8: Kedarnath to Guptkashi (Return trek + drive)
- Return trek and drive
- Overnight stay in Guptkashi
Day 9: Guptkashi to Badrinath (210 km / 7–8 hrs)
- Scenic drive through Joshimath
- Visit Badrinath Temple, Mana Village
- Overnight stay in Badrinath
Day 10: Badrinath to Rudraprayag/Srinagar (160 km / 5–6 hrs)
- After morning Darshan, drive to Rudraprayag or Srinagar
- Overnight stay
Day 11: Rudraprayag to Haridwar (160 km / 5 hrs)
- Scenic drive with a visit to Devprayag (Sangam)
- Overnight stay in Haridwar
Day 12: Haridwar to Chandigarh (210 km / 5–6 hrs)
- Drive back to Chandigarh
- Drop at home/railway station/airport
🚗 Travel Options
- Private Taxi: Ideal for comfort & flexibility (Sedan, SUV, or Tempo Traveller)
- Helicopter Option for Kedarnath: Available from Phata, Guptkashi or Sersi
- Accommodation: Standard, Deluxe & Luxury hotels available
- Meals: Optional (CP, MAP, or AP plans)
💰 Estimated Cost (for reference)
| Vehicle Type | Approx. Fare for 12 Days |
|---|---|
| Sedan (Dzire, etc.) | ₹45,000 – ₹55,000 |
| SUV (Innova, Ertiga) | ₹65,000 – ₹85,000 |
| Tempo Traveller (12-seater) | ₹1,10,000 – ₹1,30,000 |
| Luxury Urbania | ₹1,44,000 – ₹1,60,000 |
(Hotel, meals, and helicopter charges extra)
🛕 Char Dham Yatra 2025 Opening Dates (Tentative/Expected)
| Shrine | Opening Date (2025) |
|---|---|
| Yamunotri | 10 May 2025 (Akshaya Tritiya) |
| Gangotri | 10 May 2025 (Akshaya Tritiya) |
| Kedarnath | 12 May 2025 (Declared on Maha Shivratri) |
| Badrinath | 15 May 2025 (Declared on Basant Panchami) |
📌 Note:
- These dates are based on the Hindu calendar and are officially announced by temple committees.
- Akshaya Tritiya 2025 falls on 10th May, so Yamunotri & Gangotri open that day.
- Kedarnath’s date is usually declared on Maha Shivratri (March), and Badrinath’s on Basant Panchami (January/February).
🛣️ Travel Routes (From Chandigarh)
📍 Chandigarh → Haridwar → Char Dham Route:
- Chandigarh to Haridwar – 210 km
- Haridwar to Barkot (Yamunotri) – 220 km
- Barkot to Uttarkashi (Gangotri) – 100 km
- Uttarkashi to Guptkashi (Kedarnath) – 220 km
- Guptkashi to Kedarnath – 18 km trek or helicopter
- Kedarnath to Badrinath – 230 km
- Badrinath to Rishikesh/Haridwar → Chandigarh
Total Duration: 11–12 Days
🌄 Char Dham Yatra 2025 – Full Details
The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand covers four sacred Hindu shrines:
- Yamunotri – Origin of River Yamuna
- Gangotri – Origin of River Ganga
- Kedarnath – Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva
- Badrinath – Shrine of Lord Vishnu