Detailed Itinerary for Chardham Yatra from Haridwar 2024

• Haridwar – Barkot Day 01

  • Travel Duration: 7-8 hours
  • Highlights: Breakfast in Haridwar, Ganga bath, Kampty Falls (optional)
  • Details: Begin your journey from Haridwar after a refreshing breakfast and an early morning bath in the Ganga. The drive to Barkot typically takes 7-8 hours with a break at Kampty Falls if preferred. Otherwise, reach Barkot in approximately 6 hours with nonstop travel. During peak season, traffic in Mussoorie may cause delays, so an alternative route via Vikas Nagar may be chosen. Dinner and overnight stay in Barkot.
• Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot Day 02

  • Travel Duration: Early morning departure
  • Highlights: Janki Chatti, Hanuman Chatti, Fool Chatti, 6 km trek to Yamunotri, Garam Kund, Shree Yamunotri Ji
  • Details: Depart early for Janki Chatti via Hanuman Chatti & Fool Chatti. Embark on a 6 km trek to Yamunotri. Upon arrival, take a holy dip in Garam Kund, followed by Pooja and Darshan of Shree Yamunotri Ji. Return to Barkot in the afternoon. Overnight stay in Barkot.
    • Hanuman Chatti: Confluence of Hanuman Ganga and Yamuna River.
    • Yamunotri Temple: Built by Maharani Gularia of Jaipur in the 19th Century.
    • Surya Kund: Thermal springs in the temple vicinity.
    • Divya Shila: A rock pillar worshipped before entering the temple.
• Barkot – Uttarkashi Day 03

  • Travel Duration: 4 hours
  • Highlights: Vishwanath Temple
  • Details: Depart for Uttarkashi after breakfast. The journey is designed for relaxation after the previous day's trek. Visit the Vishwanath Temple before checking into your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay in Uttarkashi.
    • About Uttarkashi: Located at 1588 meters, between the Varuna and Ashi rivers. It boasts numerous temples, including the Vishwanath Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
    • Rituals & Activities: Perform Abhishek Puja at Kashi Vishwanath Temple, visit Parasar Muni Temple, and bathe in the hot water spring (Tapt Kund) at Ganganani.
• Uttarkashi – Harsil Day 04

  • Places: Uttarkashi – Ganganani – Gangotri – Harsil – Uttarkashi
  • Travel Duration: Early morning departure
  • Highlights:Gangotri Temple, Bhagirath Shila, Gauri Ganesha Temple, Surya Kund, Gupteshwar Mahadev Temple
  • Details: Depart early for Gangotri with a packed breakfast. After offering prayers and Pooja Darshan, drive back to Uttarkashi, visiting Gangnani en route. Overnight stay in Uttarkashi.
    • Gangotri Temple: An 18th-century temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga.
    • Gangnani: Hot water spring at Gangnani, known as Rishikund.
    • Rituals & Activities: Perform Snan at Gangotri Ghat, Ganga Pujan & Aarti, Darshan of Bhagirath Shila, Gauri Ganesha Temple, and Surya Kund.
• Uttarkashi – Guptkashi – Sitapur Day 05

  • Travel Duration: Day-long drive
  • Highlights: Tehri Dam, Ganga River
  • Details:Leave early with a packed breakfast for a long drive to Sitapur via Guptkashi. Witness the impressive Tehri Dam. Overnight stay in Sitapur/Guptkashi.
• Sitapur – Phata Day 06

  • Places: Sitapur – Phata/Sirsi – Kedarnath – Phata – Sitapur
  • Travel Duration: Variable based on mode of travel
  • Highlights: Trek to Kedarnath
  • Details: Prepare for the most challenging part of the Yatra – the darshan of Shri Kedarnath Ji. Trekkers will drive to Sonprayag-Gaurikund and trek 19 km to Kedarnath. Overnight stay in Kedarnath.
    • Rituals & Activities: Visit Gauri Kund, Darshan of Kedarnath Ji Temple, Bhim Shila, and meet Gurus and Sadhus.
• Return to Sitapur Day 07

  • Highlights: Return to Sitapur after trek of 06 hours
  • Details: Stay in Sitapur as a buffer day to accommodate any delays due to weather or other factors. Optional visit to Triyugi Narayan Temple.
• Sitapur / Chopta – Badrinath Day 08

  • Travel Duration: Full day drive
  • Highlights: Chopta, Himalayan Ranges, Vishnuprayag, Karnprayag, Nandprayag
  • Details: Proceed to Badrinath via Chopta-Pipalkoti-Joshimath-Govindghat. Enjoy the scenic views and visit Vishnuprayag, Karnprayag, and Nandprayag en route. Participate in evening Aarti at Badrinath. Overnight stay in Badrinath.
    • Badrinath Temple: Situated between the Nar and Narayan mountain ranges.
    • Narad Kund: Pool near Tapt Kund from where the Badrinath idol was recovered.
    • Brahma Kapal: Platform for shraddha ceremony on the bank of river Alaknanda.
    • Mana Village: The last Indian village before Tibet.
• Badrinath – Joshimath – Rudraprayag Day 09

  • Travel Duration: 5 hours
  • Highlights: Tapt Kund, Nag Nagin Pith, Mana Village, Vishnu Prayag, Nandprayag, Karnprayag
  • Details: Complete rituals and Darshan at Badrinath. Visit Mana Village and other significant sites before traveling to Rudraprayag. Overnight stay in Rudraprayag.
• Rudraprayag – Haridwar Day 10

  • Places: Rudraprayag – Devprayag – Rishikesh – Haridwar
  • Travel Duration: Full day drive
  • Highlights: MahaRudra Temple, Chamunda Devi Shakti Peeth, Devprayag, Rishikesh
  • Details: After breakfast, visit the MahaRudra Temple and Chamunda Devi Shakti Peeth. Proceed to Rishikesh, visit Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula, and then travel to Haridwar. Participate in the Ganga Aarti at Har-Ki-Pauri if time allows. Overnight stay in Haridwar.