Char Dham Yatra — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath

The Sacred Circuit

Established by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century, the Char Dham Yatra of Uttarakhand is the most revered Himalayan pilgrimage. The four dhams — Yamunotri (source of Yamuna), Gangotri (source of Ganga), Kedarnath (Lord Shiva Jyotirlinga), and Badrinath (Lord Vishnu) — unite river worship, Shaiva devotion, and Vaishnava pilgrimage into one transcendent journey.

The traditional clockwise route follows: Yamunotri (west) → Gangotri (north) → Kedarnath (south-east) → Badrinath (north-east). Open only six months a year, these temples sit at altitudes between 3,100m and 3,583m — some of the highest pilgrimage sites in the world.

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Trust

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Experience

Crafted by pilgrims, for pilgrims — every detail intentional

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Devotion

Every yatra blessed by temple tradition and authentic ritual

The Four Sacred Dhams

यमुनोत्री

Yamunotri Dham

Source of Yamuna · Uttarakhand

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गंगोत्री

Gangotri Dham

Source of Ganga · Uttarakhand

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केदारनाथ

Kedarnath Dham

Shiva Jyotirlinga · Uttarakhand

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बद्रीनाथ

Badrinath Dham

Vishnu Dham · Uttarakhand

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Yatra Options

Choose your Char Dham experience — from classic road yatra to premium helicopter darshan.

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Complete Char Dham (Road)

10-12 days

Yamunotri → Gangotri → Kedarnath → Badrinath. Classic clockwise route.

All four dhams by helicopter. Ideal for seniors and time-constrained pilgrims.

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Do Dham (Kedarnath + Badrinath)

5-6 days

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Char Dham + Haridwar-Rishikesh

14 days

Full experience — add Ganga Aarti at Haridwar and yoga at Rishikesh.

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Senior Pilgrim Package

Flexible

Wheelchair-friendly, helicopter-heavy, medical support. All four dhams accessible.

Premium stays, English-speaking pandit, airport pickups, full concierge.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything pilgrims ask before the yatra — answered honestly.

When are the Char Dham temples open?

All four dhams open on Akshaya Tritiya (late April / early May) and close around Bhai Dooj after Diwali (late October / early November). Exact dates are announced by the temple committee each year. The shrines remain closed for 6 months during Himalayan winter.

Road yatra or helicopter — which should I choose?

Road yatra (10–12 days) is the traditional, immersive way — you earn every darshan through the mountains. Helicopter yatra (3–4 days) is ideal for seniors, busy professionals, or monsoon-sensitive travelers. Many choose a hybrid: drive to Yamunotri/Gangotri, helicopter to Kedarnath/Badrinath.

Is Char Dham yatra registration mandatory?

Yes. The Uttarakhand government requires biometric registration at registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in or via the Tourist Care Uttarakhand app before the yatra. Keep the QR code printed — it is checked at multiple points.

How physically fit do I need to be?

Kedarnath involves a 16 km one-way trek (or helicopter); Yamunotri requires a 5–6 km trek. Badrinath and Gangotri are road-accessible. We recommend 30 minutes of daily cardio for 3–4 weeks before the trip, and a basic medical check for anyone above 55 or with heart/BP issues.

What should I pack for the Char Dham yatra?

Layered warm clothes (even in summer, Kedarnath drops to 5°C at night), waterproof jacket, trekking shoes, raincoat/poncho, sunscreen SPF 50+, sunglasses, personal medicines + Diamox for altitude, photocopies of ID/registration, modest traditional attire for darshan.