Char Dham , Jagannath Rameswaram Dwarka Badrinath The Char Dham, also rendered the Chatur Dhama is a set of four pilgrimage sites in India. It is believed that visiting these sites helps achieve moksha. The four Dhams are Badrinath, Dwarka, Jagannath and RameswaramChar Dham , Jagannath Rameswaram Dwarka Badrinath The Char Dham, also rendered the Chatur Dhama is a set of four pilgrimage sites in India. It is believed that visiting these sites helps achieve moksha. The four Dhams are Badrinath, Dwarka, Jagannath and Rameswaram
Day 1: Arrival in Haridwar
- Arrive in Haridwar, the gateway to the Chardham Yatra.
- Attend the evening Ganga Aarti on the ghats of Haridwar.
- Stay overnight in Haridwar.
Day 2: Haridwar to Barkot
- Drive to Barkot, a small town situated on the banks of the Yamuna River.
- En route, visit Kempty Falls near Mussoorie (if time permits).
- Stay overnight in Barkot.
Day 3: Barkot to Yamunotri and back to Barkot
- Drive to Hanuman Chatti, the base for the trek to Yamunotri.
- From Hanuman Chatti, trek or hire a pony/doli to reach Yamunotri temple, dedicated to Goddess Yamuna.
- After darshan, trek back to Hanuman Chatti and drive back to Barkot.
- Stay overnight in Barkot.
Day 4: Barkot to Uttarkashi
- Drive to Uttarkashi, a town located on the banks of the Bhagirathi River.
- Visit Vishwanath Temple and other local attractions.
- Stay overnight in Uttarkashi.
Day 5: Uttarkashi to Gangotri and back to Uttarkashi
- Drive to Gangotri, the origin of the River Ganga.
- Visit Gangotri Temple and take a holy dip in the Ganges River.
- After darshan, drive back to Uttarkashi.
- Stay overnight in Uttarkashi.
Day 6: Uttarkashi to Guptkashi
- Drive to Guptkashi, a town located en route to Kedarnath.
- Visit Ardhanarishwar Temple and Guptkashi Vishwanath Temple.
- Stay overnight in Guptkashi.
Day 7: Guptkashi to Kedarnath
- Take a helicopter or trek (if you prefer) to Kedarnath, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva.
- Visit Kedarnath Temple and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva.
- Stay overnight in Kedarnath.
Day 8: Kedarnath to Guptkashi
- Trek down or take a helicopter back to Guptkashi.
- Relax and unwind in Guptkashi.
- Stay overnight in Guptkashi.
Day 9: Guptkashi to Badrinath
- Drive to Badrinath, the last destination of the Chardham Yatra.
- Visit Badrinath Temple, one of the Char Dhams and an important pilgrimage site for Hindus.
- Explore Mana Village, Vyas Cave, and other local attractions.
- Stay overnight in Badrinath.
Day 10: Badrinath to Rishikesh
- Drive back to Rishikesh or Haridwar.
- Visit the famous confluence of rivers, Devprayag (where Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers meet to form the Ganges).
- Attend the evening Ganga Aarti in Haridwar or Rishikesh.
- Stay overnight in Rishikesh.
Day 11: Departure
- Depart from Rishikesh for your onward journey.