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Embark on a spiritually enriching Char Dham Yatra from Bangalore covering the four sacred Himalayan shrines of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. A 12-day itinerary gives a more comfortable pace than trying to complete the circuit in a shorter time, especially because Kedarnath involves a demanding mountain journey.
Fly from Bangalore to Dehradun (connecting flight as per schedule). Upon arrival at Dehradun Airport, meet your driver and proceed towards Haridwar. Check in to the hotel and rest. In the evening, visit Har Ki Pauri to experience the spiritual Ganga Aarti.
After breakfast, drive towards Barkot via scenic mountain routes. En route, enjoy the lush Himalayan foothills and stop at viewpoint stops. Upon arrival in Barkot, check in at the hotel, rest, and prepare for the upcoming Yamunotri trek.
Early morning drive to Janki Chatti / Phool Chatti. Begin the trek to Yamunotri Temple (pony/palki available locally, subject to operation). Offer prayers at Yamunotri Temple and take a holy dip in the natural hot springs (Surya Kund). Return to Janki Chatti and drive back to Barkot for overnight stay.
After breakfast, depart for Uttarkashi along a scenic mountain route. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Visit the ancient Kashi Vishwanath Temple and explore the town if time permits. Rest and prepare for the Gangotri excursion.
Early morning departure for Gangotri Dham. Visit the holy Gangotri Temple to offer prayers and spend peaceful moments near the sacred Bhagirathi River. After seeking blessings, drive back to Uttarkashi by evening for overnight stay.
Enjoy a long, scenic drive through the Garhwal Himalayas passing mountain valleys and river routes. Arrive at Guptkashi / Phata / Sitapur, check in to your hotel, and rest well to prepare for the Kedarnath Yatra the following morning.
Early morning transfer to Gauri Kund. Begin the trek to Kedarnath Dham (on foot, pony/palki, or helicopter, subject to availability). Upon reaching Kedarnath, check in to your stay and attend evening Aarti and Darshan at Kedarnath Temple.
Attend morning Darshan at Kedarnath Temple. Begin the downhill trek towards Gauri Kund. Meet your vehicle at Sonprayag / Gauri Kund and drive back to Guptkashi / Phata for hotel check-in and rest.
Drive towards Badrinath Dham through the spectacular Himalayan landscape along the Alaknanda River. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. In the evening, visit Badrinath Temple for Darshan and Aarti (subject to temple timings).
Morning Darshan at Badrinath Temple and optional visit to Mana Village (the last Indian village near China border, Vyas Gufa, and Saraswati River, subject to time/road conditions). Later, drive towards Rudraprayag via Joshimath, check in, and relax.
After breakfast, drive towards Rishikesh/Haridwar. On reaching Rishikesh, visit iconic sites like Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula, and Triveni Ghat (subject to local access). Continue to your hotel in Haridwar/Rishikesh for overnight stay.
After breakfast, transfer to Dehradun Airport according to your flight schedule. Board your flight back to Bangalore. Your divine Char Dham Yatra concludes with cherished memories and blessings.
Duration
11 Nights / 12 Days
Start / End
Bangalore To Bangalore