Day 1: Arrival and Travel to Barkot
• Morning: Arrive early at Haridwar or Rishikesh. Begin your journey towards Barkot by road (approximately 6-7 hours drive).
• Noon: Enjoy lunch en route while soaking in the scenic views of the foothills of Uttarakhand.
• Evening: Reach Barkot. Take some rest and freshen up. Later, attend the local prayers or explore the nearby market area.
• Night: Early dinner followed by rest to prepare for the next day's trek.
Day 2: Yamunotri Darshan and Return to Barkot
• Morning: After breakfast, depart for Janki Chatti by road (about 45 km from Barkot). From Janki Chatti, start the 7 km trek to Yamunotri temple or choose pony/palanquin as per convenience.
• Noon: Reach Yamunotri temple for darshan and participate in the worship rituals.
• Evening: Begin the return trek to Janki Chatti and drive back to Barkot.
• Night: Dinner and overnight stay at Barkot.
Day 3: Barkot to Haridwar (via Uttarkashi and Gangotri)
• Morning: Depart from Barkot towards Uttarkashi. On arrival, visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
• Noon: Proceed towards Gangotri (about 85 km from Uttarkashi). Upon arrival, have lunch and perform darshan at Gangotri temple.
• Evening: Return journey begins to Haridwar or Rishikesh.
• Night: Reach Haridwar or Rishikesh by nightfall, concluding the Char Dham yatra.
Day 1: Arrival and Yamunotri Darshan
• Morning: Arrive in Dehradun early morning. Travel from Dehradun to Barkot by road.
• Noon: Reach Barkot, have lunch, and prepare for the trek.
• Evening: Trek approximately 6-7 km from Janki Chatti to Yamunotri temple. Perform darshan and rituals.
• Night: Return to Barkot/Janki Chatti area for dinner and rest. Night stay in the area.
Day 2: Gangotri Visit
• Morning: Early breakfast and drive from Barkot/Janki Chatti to Gangotri via Uttarkashi.
• Noon: Arrive at Gangotri temple. Perform darshan and attend pooja.
• Evening: Explore the vicinity of Gangotri and take blessed water from the river Bhagirathi.
• Night: Travel to Uttarkashi or nearby area for overnight stay and dinner.
Day 3: Kedarnath Darshan
• Morning: Start early from Uttarkashi or nearby location towards Gaurikund by road.
• Noon: Reach Gaurikund and begin approx 16 km trek/pony ride to Kedarnath temple.
• Evening: Perform darshan and rituals at Kedarnath temple, soak in the spiritual ambiance.
• Night: Overnight stay near Kedarnath or come back downhill towards Gaurikund for rest.
Day 4: Badrinath Darshan, Departure
• Morning: Travel from Kedarnath/Gaurikund to Badrinath via Joshimath by road.
• Noon: Arrive and perform darshan at Badrinath temple, visit Tapt Kund hot springs.
• Evening: Explore Badrinath town and surroundings.
• Night: Return journey commencement to Dehradun or onward destination after dinner.
Day 1: Arrival and Yamunotri Visit
• Morning: Arrive in Dehradun or Haridwar. Transfer to the helipad or start the journey by road to Kharsali, the base point for Yamunotri. Begin the 5-6 km trek or pony ride to Yamunotri Temple.
• Noon: Perform darshan at Yamunotri Temple and take a dip in the hot water springs nearby, considered sacred.
• Evening: Return trek or pony ride to Kharsali and transfer to accommodation for rest.
• Night: Relax and prepare for the next day's trip to Gangotri.
Day 2: Gangotri Darshan
• Morning: Depart early and travel to Harsil or Gangotri by vehicle.
• Noon: Visit the Gangotri Temple, the source of the River Ganges. Participate in prayers and rituals.
• Evening: Return to Harsil or nearby area for rest.
• Night: Rest and rejuvenate for the onward journey.
Day 3: Kedarnath Temple Visit
• Morning: Drive from Harsil/Harsil area or Guptkashi to Gaurikund, the base for the Kedarnath trek.
• Noon: Begin the 16 km trek or pony ride to Kedarnath Temple.
• Evening: Arrive at Kedarnath, participate in temple darshan and evening aarti.
• Night: Stay near Kedarnath for rest and overnight stay.
Day 4: Badrinath Darshan
• Morning: Trek back to Gaurikund, then drive to Badrinath via Joshimath, passing through scenic mountain views.
• Noon: Arrive in Badrinath and visit the Badrinath Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
• Evening: Explore nearby attractions like Mana Village and Vasudhara Falls.
• Night: Rest and prepare for departure next day.
Day 5: Departure
• Morning: Morning visit to Badrinath Temple for a second darshan if desired.
• Noon: Start return journey to Dehradun or Haridwar by road.
• Evening: Arrive in Dehradun/Haridwar. End of the Char Dham Yatra.