The Chardham Yatra is one of the most sacred Hindu pilgrimages, covering four holy sites: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. This 12-day journey takes you through Uttarakhand’s spiritual and scenic landscapes, beginning from Delhi.
Best Time to Visit Chardham
The ideal time for Chardham Yatra is from May to June and September to October.
- 🌤️ May – June: Pleasant weather, perfect for travel.
- 🍂 September – October: Post-monsoon freshness with clear skies.
🚫 Avoid July-August due to heavy rains and landslides.
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Best Way to Travel Chardham from Delhi
🚍 By Road: Direct bus services/private cabs available from Delhi to Haridwar/Rishikesh.
✈️ By Air: Nearest airport – Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (from where you can hire a taxi).
🚆 By Train: Nearest railway stations – Haridwar, Rishikesh, or Dehradun.
🚁 By Helicopter: VIP helicopter services are available from Dehradun for Chardham Yatra.
Chardham Yatra Itinerary (12 Days)
📍 Day 01: Delhi – Haridwar (220 km / 6-7 hrs)
🚗 Drive from Delhi to Haridwar. Visit Har Ki Pauri for Ganga Aarti. Overnight stay in Haridwar.
📍 Day 02: Haridwar – Barkot (210 km / 7-8 hrs)
🚗 Drive to Barkot via Mussoorie. En route, visit Kempty Falls. Overnight stay in Barkot.
📍 Day 03: Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot (36 km drive + 6 km trek one way)
🚗 Drive to Janki Chatti and trek 6 km to Yamunotri Temple. Return to Barkot.
📍 Day 04: Barkot – Uttarkashi (100 km / 4 hrs)
🚗 Drive to Uttarkashi, visit Vishwanath Temple. Stay overnight in Uttarkashi.
📍 Day 05: Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi (100 km one way / 3-4 hrs each side)
🚗 Drive to Gangotri Temple, take a holy dip in the Bhagirathi River, return to Uttarkashi.
📍 Day 06: Uttarkashi – Guptkashi (220 km / 8-9 hrs)
🚗 Drive via Rudraprayag & Devprayag, reach Guptkashi for overnight stay.
📍 Day 07: Guptkashi – Kedarnath (Drive to Sonprayag + Trek / Helicopter to Kedarnath)
🚗 Drive to Sonprayag, trek 18 km or take a helicopter to Kedarnath. Visit Kedarnath Temple. Stay overnight in Kedarnath.
📍 Day 08: Kedarnath – Guptkashi
🚶 Return trek/Helicopter ride from Kedarnath to Sonprayag, drive to Guptkashi.
📍 Day 09: Guptkashi – Badrinath (220 km / 9-10 hrs)
🚗 Drive via Joshimath, Vishnuprayag to reach Badrinath. Visit Badrinath Temple & Tapt Kund.
📍 Day 10: Badrinath – Joshimath – Rudraprayag (160 km / 7 hrs)
🚗 Drive through Joshimath, visit Narsingh Temple, reach Rudraprayag.
📍 Day 11: Rudraprayag – Haridwar (155 km / 5-6 hrs)
🚗 Drive to Haridwar via Devprayag. Visit Rishikesh, overnight stay.
📍 Day 12: Haridwar – Delhi (245 km / 6-7 hrs)
🚗 Drive back to Delhi, marking the end of a divine journey.
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