Char Dham Yatra by Road
All four Himalayan shrines — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath — with palki and pony support arranged and satvik meals throughout.
Haridwar (1N), Barkot (2N), Uttarkashi (2N), Guptkashi (2N), Badrinath (2N), Rishikesh (1N)
Overview
- Darshan at all four Char Dham shrines
- Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar
- Palki, pony and porter arrangements for the walking stretches
- Pure vegetarian satvik meals throughout the yatra
- State tourism yatra registration completed on your behalf
- Experienced yatra escort familiar with temple protocol
All four Himalayan shrines — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath — with palki and pony support arranged and satvik meals throughout.
Char Dham Yatra by Road runs for 10 nights and 11 days across Haridwar, Barkot, Uttarkashi, Guptkashi, Badrinath, Rishikesh. Like every Elitech itinerary it carries no fixed departure date — tell us roughly when you want to travel and we confirm availability, hotels and pricing for exactly those days.
The route below is a starting point. Extend a city, change the hotel category, add a private guide or remove a sightseeing block, and we will re-cost the trip and send you a revised plan, usually within a working day.
No fixed departure dates. This itinerary is operated in the window that suits you. Tell us roughly when you can travel and we will confirm availability, hotels and pricing for exactly those days.
Cities covered
Best time to travel: The shrines open for a limited season each year and close for winter; we confirm current opening status when planning your yatra.
Day-by-day itinerary
Days are shown in sequence, not as calendar dates — your trip runs on the days you choose.
- Day1
Arrive at Haridwar
Met at Haridwar and transferred to your hotel. Evening Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri. Dinner included. Overnight in Haridwar.
- Day2
Haridwar to Barkot
Drive to Barkot via Mussoorie and the Kempty Falls, around seven hours. Dinner included. Overnight in Barkot.
- Day3
Yamunotri darshan
Drive to Janki Chatti and trek roughly six kilometres to Yamunotri, with pony or palki available. Darshan at the temple and the Surya Kund hot spring, then return to Barkot. All meals included. Overnight in Barkot.
- Day4
Barkot to Uttarkashi
Drive to Uttarkashi, around four hours. Evening at the Vishwanath Temple. All meals included. Overnight in Uttarkashi.
- Day5
Gangotri darshan
Drive to Gangotri, around three hours each way, for darshan at the temple beside the Bhagirathi. Return to Uttarkashi. All meals included. Overnight in Uttarkashi.
- Day6
Uttarkashi to Guptkashi
A long drive through the mountains, around nine hours. Dinner included. Overnight in Guptkashi.
- Day7
Kedarnath darshan
Drive to Sonprayag and continue by local vehicle to Gaurikund, then trek sixteen kilometres to Kedarnath with pony, palki or helicopter options. Darshan at the shrine. Overnight at Kedarnath or return to Guptkashi depending on your chosen option.
- Day8
Kedarnath to Badrinath
Descend and drive to Badrinath via Joshimath, around eight hours. Evening aarti at the temple. All meals included. Overnight in Badrinath.
- Day9
Badrinath darshan and Mana
Morning abhishek and darshan at Badrinath, then a visit to Mana, the last village before the border, with the Vyas Gufa and Bheem Pul. All meals included. Overnight in Badrinath.
- Day10
Badrinath to Rishikesh
A long drive down to Rishikesh, around ten hours, along the Alaknanda and Ganga. Evening at Triveni Ghat. Dinner included. Overnight in Rishikesh.
- Day11
Departure
Morning at Lakshman Jhula and Ram Jhula, then transfer to Haridwar or Dehradun for your onward journey.
What is included
We list exclusions as prominently as inclusions — nothing appears for the first time at the payment stage.
Inclusions
- Accommodation for 10 nights in the hotel category shown, on twin-sharing basis
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- All transfers, sightseeing and intercity travel by private air-conditioned vehicle
- All entrance fees for the sightseeing listed in the itinerary
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls, parking and inter-state permits
- Assistance on arrival and a dedicated consultant reachable through the trip
- All applicable taxes on the services listed above
- Services of an experienced tour manager throughout the journey
- Indian meals arranged wherever the route allows, as detailed day-wise
- All meals throughout the yatra, pure vegetarian and satvik
- Char Dham yatra registration with the state tourism authority
- Yatra escort throughout
- Temple darshan assistance where permitted
Exclusions
- Airfare to and from the start and end points of the tour
- Anything not specifically mentioned in the inclusions
- Lunch and dinner unless listed against a specific day
- Personal expenses — laundry, telephone calls, minibar, room service and tips
- Optional excursions and activities marked as 'on request'
- Camera and video charges levied at monuments
- Any increase in government taxes or fuel surcharge after booking confirmation
- Costs arising from circumstances beyond our control — weather, roadblocks, flight rescheduling or medical evacuation
- Entry fees and camera charges at monuments not listed in the itinerary
- Pony, palki, porter and helicopter charges for Yamunotri and Kedarnath, which are set locally
- Special or VIP darshan arrangements, which no operator can guarantee
Hotels
Properties shown as “or similar” may be substituted with an equivalent in category and location. We confirm the final property before departure.
| City | Nights | Hotel | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haridwar | 1 | Hotel Ganga Lahari or similar | 3 Star |
| Barkot | 2 | Hotel Him Ganga or similar | Deluxe |
| Uttarkashi | 2 | Hotel Shivlinga or similar | Deluxe |
| Guptkashi | 2 | Hotel Shivalik or similar | Deluxe |
| Badrinath | 2 | Hotel Snow Crest or similar | Deluxe |
| Rishikesh | 1 | Hotel Ganga Kinare or similar | 3 Star |
Pricing
Rates are per person and vary by occupancy, not by departure date. Your final quotation reflects hotel availability for the days you choose.
| Occupancy | Price per person | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Per person on twin sharing | ₹44,900 | — |
| Per person on triple sharing | ₹42,206 | — |
| Single occupancy | ₹61,962 | Private room throughout |
| Child with bed (5–11 years) | ₹36,818 | — |
| Child without bed (2–5 years) | ₹27,838 | — |
Terms, payment and cancellation
Terms & conditions
This itinerary is quoted on twin-sharing basis and is subject to availability at the time of confirmation. Hotels shown as 'or similar' may be substituted with a property of comparable category and location, and you will be informed before departure. Prices may change before confirmation due to currency movement, revised government taxes or supplier rate changes.
Sightseeing may be resequenced to suit local conditions, weather or monument closure days. Where an included attraction cannot operate for reasons beyond our control, we substitute a comparable alternative or refund the applicable component.
Payment policy
A booking amount of 25% of the package cost confirms your services, with the balance due before departure on the date stated in your booking confirmation. Where an airline or hotel requires earlier full payment, we tell you at the time of quoting.
We accept UPI, credit and debit cards, net banking and NEFT/RTGS transfer to our registered current account. We never request payment into a personal account — always verify account details by calling us before transferring.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations must be made in writing. Standard charges apply from the date we receive your request: the booking amount is retained more than 45 days before departure, 35% between 31 and 45 days, 60% between 16 and 30 days, 80% between 8 and 15 days, and 100% within 7 days or for a no-show.
Air tickets, cruise bookings and non-refundable hotel rates follow their own supplier terms, which are stated in your quotation before payment. A visa refusal does not waive cancellation charges.
Questions about this trip
Can elderly pilgrims complete the Char Dham?
Are helicopter services included?
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