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Chardham - 2026

12 Days

/ 11 Nights

Domestic, Uttarakhand

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Highlights

Haridwar : 02 Night

Ganga Aarti
Harki Pauri

Mussoorie, India

Kempty Waterfalls

Yamunotri (Barkot/Kharsali): 02 Nights

Hanumaan Chatti
Janki Chatti
Yamunotri Temple

Gangotri (Uttarkashi): 02 Nights

Bhagirath Shila
Gangotri Temple
Surya Kund
Harsil Valley
Gangnani

Guptkashi : 02 Nights

Karnaprayag
Devprayag
Rudraprayag

Kedarnath : 01 Night

Kedarnath Temple
Bhairav Baba Temple

Badrinath : 01 Night

Badrinath Temple
Tapt kund
Mana village
Joshimath

Rudraprayag/Srinagar : 01 Night

Vishnuprayag
Nandaprayag

Rishikesh, India

Ram Jhula
Laxman Jhula

Day wise travel itinerary

Day 1 : Delhi - Haridwar (222 Km: 6 To 7 Hrs)

Upon Arrival at New Delhi, vehicle will pick up you and drive to Haridwar. On arrival at Haridwar, check in to your hotel. In the evening, proceed to Har Ki Pauri to enjoy Ganga Aarti on the banks of Ganges. Dinner and Overnight stay at Haridwar.

Meal : Dinner

Day 2 : Haridwar - Barkot/Karsali (205 Km: 7 To 8 Hrs/250 Km: 8 To 9 Hrs)

This morning departs for Barkot, located on the foot of Yamunotri. On arrival at Barkot, check-in to your hotel/camp. Rest of the day is free to relax and store your energy for the Pahad (hiII) Yatra of Yamunotri the next day. Dinner and Overnight stay at Barkot.

Meal : Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 : Barkot/Kharsali - Yamunotri (45 Km: 2 Hrs + 5 Km Start Trek/5 Km Start Trek) - Barkot/Kharsali (5 Km Start Trek + 45 Km: 2 Hrs)

After breakfast/packed breakfast, depart at 5/6am for Hanumanchatti (40 Km), Janki Chatti (5 km). Here you will begin the First Pahad Yatra of Yamunotri (5 Km trek). You can hire a Doli or a horse, for your trek (Cost Not Included). The trek passes through lush green valley, a profusion of conifers, rhododendrons, cacti and several species of Himalayan shrubs.

Yamunotri (altitude 3,291 m), the western most shrine of the Char Dhams, is dominated by Banderpunch (6,361 m). Yamunotri is the source of the river Yamuna, the twin sister of Varna, the Lord of Death. Yamuna is also the daughter of Surya the Sun. The actual source of the river originates from Champasar Glacier 1 km a head of the shrine, at an altitude of 4,321 mts. On arrival by afternoon in Yamunotri take holy dip in Yamuna River and perform Pooja, and take the same route back to Barkot, check in at Hotel / Camp. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel in Barkot.

Meal : Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 : Barkot/Kharsali - Uttarkashi (85 Km: 3 Hrs/132 Km: 4 To 5 Hrs)

After breakfast check out from the Barkot hotel and drive to Uttarkashi. On arrival check-in to the hotel. Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of river Bhagirathi and is famous for its historical monuments, Temples & Ashrams. Dinner and Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Meal : Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5 : Uttarkashi - Gangotri (97 Km: 3 To 4 Hrs) - Uttarkashi (97 Km: 3 To 4 Hrs)

Early After breakfast/packed breakfast and drive to Gangotri. Nestled in the magnificent Garhwal Himalayas, Gangotri is set at an altitude of 3048 mts. Upon arrival at Gangotri take a holy dip in the sacred river Ganges which is also called Bhagirathi at its origin Visit the Gangotri Temple. The 18th century’s temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga is located near a sacred stone where King Bhagirathi worshipped Lord Shiva. Ganga is believed to have touched earth at this spot. The temple is an exquisite 20 ft. high structure made of white granite. After performing Pooja Late afternoon drive back to Uttarkashi. Dinner & Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

Meal : Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 : Uttarkashi - Guptkashi (203 Km / 7 To 8 Hrs)

After early morning breakfast check out from the hotel and drive for Guptkashi. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day free to explore the Guptkashi town. Dinner and Overnight stay in Guptkashi hotel/Camps.

Meal : Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7 : Guptkashi - Sonprayag - Kedarnath (30 Km + 20 Km Trek)

Early morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Sonprayag. From where, you will start your 20 km trek to Kedarnath. You can hire a Doli or a horse, for your trek (Cost Not Included). Mandakini, one of the main tributaries of the Ganges originates at Kedarnath and flows through Gaurikund. Trudging with you are pilgrims chanting “Jai Bholenath.” Sometimes the mist would envelop the mountains and slowly lift away, revealing a shiny blinding-white peak that threatens to rupture the skies. On arrival check in at Govt. Camps/Lodges. Dinner and Overnight at Govt. Camps/Lodges (only basic accommodation is available on sharing basis with only room basis, you can take meal directly).

Meal : Breakfast

Day 8 : Kedarnath - Sonprayag - Guptkashi (20 Km Trek + 30 Km Drive)

Early morning you get up before dawn and after taking bath you are at the temple by 4:45 am for the ‘Abhishek’ to Kedarnath Shiva. Everyone can go inside Garbha Griha and touch the idol. You can also prostrate with your head touching the deity etc. After darshan and puja you come out of the temple and return to the Govt. Camps / Lodges. Later you’ll start the return trek of 20 km from Kedarnath to Sonprayag. The vehicles wait for you in Sonprayag Car Parking and you’ll drive to your hotel/Camps. Dinner and Overnight at Guptkashi.

Meal : Dinner

Day 9 : Guptkashi - Joshimath - Badrinath (200 Km: 7 To 8 Hrs)

This morning, you will check out of the hotel and drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. After driving through some wonderful Ghat road you arrive at Badrinath (Must cross Govindghat before 5:30 pm). On arrival check into the hotel. After some rest and refreshments you are all set to go to Badrinath Temple for darshan in the evening. But first you have to go to Tapt Kund (Hot Spring), take bath and then go to the temple. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple of Shri Badrinath Ji is 15 meters in height, built in the form of a cone with a small cupola of a gilt bull and spire. Later back to hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.

Meal : Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10 : Badrinath - Joshimath - Birahi/Rudraprayag/Srinagar (92 Km: 3 Hrs/165 Km: 5 To 6 Hrs/195 Km: 6 To 7 Hrs)

This morning, go for Badrinath darshan. After darshan return back to hotel, breakfast at hotel and proceed for Badrinath local sightseeing visit Mana Village and Bheem Pul. Afternoon driver back to Rudraprayag via Karanprayag. Rudraprayag is a small pilgrim town on the holy confluence of river Alaknanda and Mandakini. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day free to explore the Rudraprayag town. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.

Meal : Breakfast, Dinner

Day 11 : Rudraprayag/Srinagar - Rishikesh - Haridwar (230 Km: 7 To 8 Hrs/165 Km: 5 To 6 Hrs/135 Km: 4 To 5 Hrs)

Early morning, after breakfast, you drive downhill to Rishikesh a spiritual city and the Yoga capital of the world. On reaching Rishikesh you’ll do the Rishikesh sightseeing visit Ram Jhula. Evening drive to Haridwar. On arrival check in at hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.

Meal : Breakfast, Dinner

Day 12 : Haridwar - Delhi (225 Km / 6 To 7 Hrs)

Morning breakfast at hotel, and you are on your last lap of this Chardham Yatra journey. Drive back to Delhi. On reaching Delhi transfer to Railway Station/Airport.

Meal : Breakfast

Stay in Hotel Like

Hotel Godwin / Hotel Lemon Tree / Hotel Renest / Hotel Fern Residency/Hotel Fortune Park /Hotel Regenta Orkas or similar

No. Of Nights : 2

Rigveda Luxury Cottages / Monkey Tail / Yantra Resort / Camp Advanta/Shivalinga Resort/Camp Nirvana or similar

No. Of Nights : 2

Hotel Akash Ganga/Hotel Suryansh/Shivalinga Resort/Hotel Great Ganga/Hotel Shakshi/Hotel Raja/Shiv Parivar Resort or similar

No. Of Nights : 2

Villa Aadhya Resort / Village Retreat Resort/Kedar River Retreat Resort/Shivalik Valley Resort/Kedara Yathi Resort/La Fyoli Resort/Buransh Resort/Camp Nirvana/Camp Adhvanta or similar

No. Of Nights : 2

Bikaner House/ Marwad House/Punjab Sindh Awas/Gyatri Sadan/New Shitapur House or similar

No. Of Nights : 1

Hotel Sarovar Portico / Hotel Lord Palace/Hotel Yoga/Hotel Narayan Palace/Hotel Amritara The Avadh/ Hotel Snow Crest / Hotel Sapphire or similar

No. Of Nights : 1

Monal Resort / Riverside Resort /Tulip Resort or similar

No. Of Nights : 1

Payment Term

Payment Policy

Initial deposit 50% at the time of booking
100% before 30 days of travel
If booking done within 30 days than full payment to be collected in 2 days of the booking date.
Flight Booking – Full payment at the time of issuance

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellation before 30 days of start date will be charged processing fee equivalent to 10% per person
Cancellations between 20 days to 30 days before start date, 25% of tour cost would be charged as retention
Cancellations between 20 days to 15 days before start date, 50% of tour cost would be charged as retention
Cancellations made within 15 days of start date; entire tour cost shall be charged as retention
Above policy may vary during peak season

CHARDHAM YATRA 2026 PACKAGES
EX-DELHI (11 NIGHTS/12 DAYS)
Transport	Adults	Room Sharing	Standard Package	Deluxe Package	Luxury Package
(AC/non-AC)	(Age above 11)	DBS/TPS/FS	Per Person Cost	Per Person Cost	Per Person Cost
Dzire Car	02	01 Double	50600	55450	70650
Dzire Car	04	02 Double	38600	42450	58650
Innova Car	04	02 Double	43100	47950	63150
Crysta	04	02 Double	44600	49450	64650
Innova Car	06	03 Double	36600	41450	56650
Crysta	06	03 Double	37600	42450	57650
T.T. 12-Seater	08	04 Double	39850	44700	59900
T.T. 12-Seater	10	05 Double	37000	41850	57050
T.T. 12-Seater	12	06 Double	35100	39950	55150
T.T. 16-Seater	14	07 Double	35457	40300	55500
Extra Adult Cost with MAPAI (Mattress/Bed)			19200	23000	32250
Kids Below 7 years will be complimentary & above 11 years will be chargeable as adult

Important Notes

PACKAGE COST INCLUSION

Pick up from Delhi Railway Station and cover Chardham Destinations and back to Delhi Railway Station.
Standard /Deluxe/ Luxury Hotel accommodation for 11 Nights / 12 Days with complimentary Breakfast and Dinner. (Except Kedarnath)
Kedarnath Stay will be EPAI Basis (Food will be directly basis)
Comfort vehicle for transfers & sightseeing. Vehicle will available to guest as per itinerary only.
All Toll, Parking, Driver Accommodation food and allowance.
All Basic Sight seen with Chardham Sector.

PACKAGE COST EXCLUSION

Lunch, Evening Snacks, Hi-Tea & GST 5%
AC will not work on hills.
Kedarnath accommodation will be on sharing basis.
Helicopter Ticket for Kedarnath Temple from Phata/Guptkashi to Kedarnath
Breakfast & Dinner in Kedarnath Hotel.
Poni, Doli, Potter for Yamunotri and Kedarnath Trek and Extra Sight seen during Chardham.
Special Pooja, VIP Darshan in Kedarnath and Badrinath Temple.
Any type of train and flight tickets.
Extra Sightseen (Neelkanth Temple, Lakhamandal, Triyuginarayan, Ukhimath, Kalimath, Chopta, Auli)

CHARDHAM YATRA 2026 SIGHT SEEN

Visit to Yamunotri, Gangotri, and Kedarnath & Sri Badrinath ji.
Visit to Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Harsil Valley in Uttarkashi.
Visit to Narsingh Dev Temple in Joshi math.
Visit to Punch Prayag (Devprayag, Karan Prayag, Rudra Prayag, Nand Prayag & Vishnu Prayag)
Visit to Rishikesh Sight seen (Ram Jhula, Lakshman Jhula and Parmarth Niketan)

CHECK LIST FOR THE CHARDHAM YATRA 2026

Please carry a photo Id and proof of the address along with you.
Do carry sufficient light woolens from May to Aug and heavy woolens from Sept to Nov.
Carry good walking shoes: – canvas or sport shoes
If you wish you can carry dry eatables with you like biscuits, snacks and chocolates etc.
Always hire registered pony, Kandi and porter.
Move slowly and steadily and give the driver enough time for rest.
Please carry umbrella/ Rain coat and one torch.
Carry sufficient money to pay for your personal expenses.
It is advisable to carry your own personal medical kit.
Avoid carrying heavy jewelry during the Yatra.
Don’t use soap while bathing/ washing clothes in the river.
Don’t throw wrappers/poly bags on the road or in the forest during the journey.
Don’t carry poly bags as it is banned in Uttarakhand.

READ CAREFULLY BEFORE BOOKING

A/c will not work in car on Hilly areas. (In Chardham Sector)
In case of any uncertain/unwanted circumstances like bad weather or land slide etc. Company will reschedule the itinerary accordingly. But, in that case guest has to pay for extra expenses like food, accommodation, car rental for extra days or anything which is already booked/ arranged by the company.
Company is not responsible If there will be any kind of fault such as electricity or water inside the Hotel Premises. (Hotel Manager will be resolved the problem)
After Confirming Helicopter tickets, company is not responsible for any kind of discrepancy happened from the end of the Aviation Company. Like cancellation due to bad weather etc.
Extra expenses other than the planed itinerary will be bear by the client at their own. Such as medical related problem, extra meal in between journey or whatever is not mentioned in the itinerary, Hotels other than booked one.
Sightseeing which are out of the way of Chardham Yatra will cost extra.
All extras (F&B and any other services) availed by the customer will be on direct payment basis.
In case of odd number groups, the extra person shall be accommodated in the same room with an extra bed / mattress.
The above rates are applicable to the Indian Nationals only.
In Rishikesh, Green card permit will be taken from Uttarakhand Govt. the time may vary depending upon crowd for taking the permit.
Any Meals, services not utilized, partly utilized are non-refundable.