9 Nights - 10 Days Char Dham Yatra By Road

Arise early and leave for the drive to Jankichatti/Phoolchatti, from where the trek covering 6 km will commence. The same stretch can be covered by walking, horse, or palki. The emerald valley dotted with conifers, cacti, and rhododendrons will cheer you up along the way.

Pilgrims often visit the Surya Kund, the hot springs, before going to the temple. They carry rice in a white cloth that gets cooked when dipped in the kund. The cooked rice is taken home as Prasad. Besides, pilgrims take a bath in the Jamnabai Kund and go to worship at Divya Shilla. Seek blessings of the holy Yamunaji. Later returned to Jankichatti and then Barkot. Overnight stay in Barkot.

On this day, after breakfast, check out of the hotel and head to the next destination, Uttarkashi. On arrival, pay homage to Vishwanath Temple, one of the oldest Shiva temples in Northern India, and Shakti Temple, known for its big Trishul. After that, make your way to the hotel, complete the check-in, and relax. The rest of the day is leisurely. Have dinner and an overnight stay in Uttarkashi.

Begin the journey of day 4 by driving down to Gangotri. En route, halt at Gangnani, take a holy dip in Garam Kund, and drive to Gangotri via Harsil Valley. On arrival at Shree Gangotri, take a holy dip in the sacred Ganges, also called Bhagirathi at its origin. Perform pooja and seek blessings, after that, relax for some time in the lovely surroundings. You can visit the nearby places, like the Kedar Ganga Sangam and Submerged Shivling. Later, proceed to Uttarkashi for a night's stay.

As the sun rises, have your breakfast, complete the check-out formalities, and drive straight to Guptkashi by Moolgarh and Lambgaon. On the way, you can capture the scenic view of the Mandakini River at Tilwara. The Mandakini River comes from Kedarnath. You'll drive alongside the river to reach Guptkashi. On arrival, check in at the hotel and freshen up. In the evening, visit Ardhnarishwar Temple. Seek blessings and soak in the sacred aura. Retreat to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Once your medical check-up is done, you will proceed to Sonprayag on day 6. The trek from Sonprayag to Kedarnath is 19 km, which can be covered by pony or palki. The guests are advised to carry medicines, toiletries, warm woolen, and clothes for the overnight stay at Kedarnath. Pay regards at the Kedarnath Temple. An overnight stay at Kedarnath.

Arise before dawn, and after bathing, you should be at the temple by 4:45 am for the Abhishek pooja. Then, you will enter the Garbha Griha, bow your heads to the idol, and pay obeisance. Then, post the darshan and trek your way down to Sonprayag. From there, our driver will meet you and escort you to your hotel in Guptkashi. An overnight stay in the hotel.

On day 8, after breakfast, complete the check-out from the hotel, and you will visit Badrinath, the last Dham on the Chota Char Dham Yatra. The famous shrine is set at an elevation of 3,133 m and takes shelter between the Nar and Narayan mountains. Once you reach Badrinath, before entering the temple, take a bath in the hot water springs of the Tapt Kund on the banks of the Alaknanda River. Other sacred places surround the temple, including Sheshnetra Ashram and Brahma Kapal. Also, get blessings from the mother of Sri Badrinath at Mata Murti Temple. Bhim Pul, Vasundhara Waterfall, and Vyas Gufa are other popular places to visit here. An overnight stay at the hotel in Badrinath.

Early in the morning, proceed to Tapt Kund to bathe. After that, make your way to Darshan at the Badrinath Dham. Also known as Badri Vishal, this shrine is one of the five forms of Lord Vishnu. There are other interesting sightseeing spots just within the 3 km of Badrinath shrine, like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund, and the "Mukh" of the Saraswati River. Later, drive back to Rudraprayag/Kirtinagar via Joshimath. Upon reaching the hotel, complete the check-in formalities and stay overnight.

On this day, you will head out to Rishikesh, the 'Gateway to Garhwal Himalayas.' It is one of the holiest places for Hindus, where the River Ganges flows through. You can visit the ancient temples and attractions, namely Laxman Jhulla, Triveni Ghat, Ram Jhulla, and Sivananda Ashram, tucked into the town. After the yatra, you will be transferred to Haridwar Railway Station for your onward journey.