Chardham 8N/9D

Overview

The Chardham Yatra is a spiritual pilgrimage to the four sacred shrines in Uttarakhand—Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. Nestled in the Himalayas, each temple is dedicated to a Hindu deity and holds immense religious significance. The journey is believed to cleanse the soul and provide divine blessings.

Destinations: Yamunotri – Gangotri – Kedarnath – Badrinath

Duration: 8 Nights | 9 Days

Inclusions:

✅ Transport Services: AC Tempo Traveller (AC off in mountains)

✅ Accommodation: Hotel/Dharamshala (based on package selection)

✅ Meals: Breakfast & Dinner included

✅ Sightseeing: As per itinerary

✅ Trekking Guide: For Kedarnath trek

✅ Taxes: All government taxes & GST

Exclusions:

❌ Personal Expenses: Phone calls, laundry, heater charges, extra beverages

❌ Travel Costs: Train/Airfare (unless specified)

❌ Entry Fees: Garden entrance fees, camera charges, guide fees

❌ Additional Activities: Boating, adventure rides, sightseeing beyond itinerary

❌ Tax Changes: Any hikes in fuel, luxury tax, service tax

❌ Unforeseen Expenses: Delays due to weather, landslides, or government restrictions

Things to carry

• ✔ Clothing: Warm clothes, thermal wear, raincoat
• ✔ Shoes: Comfortable trekking shoes
• ✔ Personal Items: Toiletries, sunscreen, sunglasses
• ✔ Medicines: First-aid kit, altitude sickness medication
• ✔ Documents: Aadhar/ID card, Yatra registration pass
• ✔ Other: Flashlight, power bank, snacks, water bottle

Who can join

• ✔ Age Limit: Recommended for ages 10-70 years
• ✔ Health Requirements: No serious heart or respiratory conditions
• ✔ Fitness Level: Moderate trekking involved (especially for Kedarnath)
• ✔ Government ID: Aadhar card or any valid ID required for registration

Chardham 8N/9D itinerary

Day 1: Haridwar/Delhi – Barkot (176 km, 6-7 hrs)

Arrival in Haridwar/Delhi, drive to Barkot via Kempty Falls.

Check into a hotel and rest overnight.

Day 2: Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot (46 km drive, 6 km trek)

Travel to Jankichatti, then trek (or take a pony) to Yamunotri Temple.

Visit Divya Shila & Surya Kund, take Prasad, and return to Barkot.

Day 3: Barkot – Uttarkashi (100 km, 5 hrs)

Drive to Uttarkashi, check into a hotel.

Visit Vishwanath Temple.

Day 4: Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi (100 km, 5 hrs each way)

Drive to Gangotri via Harsil & Bhagirathi River.

Visit Gangotri Temple & Surya Kund, return to Uttarkashi.

Day 5: Uttarkashi – Guptkashi (197 km, 8-9 hrs)

Scenic drive along the Mandakini River, stay overnight in Guptkashi.

Day 6: Guptkashi – Kedarnath (30 km drive, 20 km trek)

• Drive to Sonprayag,
• then trek to Kedarnath.

• Visit Kedarnath Temple
• & nearby sites.

• Stay overnight at
• Dharamshala/camp.

Day 7: Kedarnath – Guptkashi (165 km, 4-5 hrs)

Early morning Darshan at Kedarnath.

Trek back to Sonprayag, drive to Guptkashi.

Day 8: Guptkashi – Badrinath (133 km, 4 hrs)

Visit Badrinath Temple, Pandukeshwar, and stay overnight.

Day 9: Badrinath – Rishikesh – Haridwar/Delhi (242 km, 6-7 hrs)

Drive via Rishikesh, attend Ganga Aarti, then return to Haridwar/Delhi.

Who runs it

• Trippy Baba