{"id":233,"date":"2025-08-07T07:12:14","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T07:12:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rilaayo.com\/Tour\/index.php\/tour\/deep-sea-exploration-on-a-shampan\/"},"modified":"2025-08-14T10:50:54","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T10:50:54","slug":"char-dham-yatra","status":"publish","type":"ttbm_tour","link":"https:\/\/rilaayo.com\/Tour\/index.php\/travel\/char-dham-yatra\/","title":{"rendered":"12N-13D- Char Dham"},"content":{"rendered":"

Char Dham Yatra Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Char Dham Yatra<\/strong> runs each year from April to early November<\/strong>, connecting four sacred shrines that mark the spiritual sources of India\u2019s holy rivers \u2014 Ganga, Yamuna, Alaknanda, and Mandakini<\/strong>. Considered one of Hinduism\u2019s most important pilgrimages, the high-altitude temples remain closed for about six months due to harsh winters, reopening in summer and closing in late autumn.<\/p>\n

The traditional route follows a clockwise direction<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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    Yamunotri<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Gangotri<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Kedarnath<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Badrinath<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Travelers can complete the journey by road<\/strong> or air<\/strong> (helicopter services available).<\/p>\n

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    Day-by-Day Itinerary<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Day 1 \u2013 Arrive Delhi<\/strong> (By International Flight)<\/em><\/h3>\n
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      Meet & assist at the airport.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Transfer to hotel, check-in, rest.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Evening free to explore nearby areas.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Meal Plan:<\/strong> N\/A<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Day 2 \u2013 Delhi \u2192 Haridwar<\/strong> (By Train)<\/em><\/h3>\n
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        Morning transfer to Delhi Railway Station.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Board Shatabdi Express (ETD 06:45 \/ ETA 11:36).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Evening visit Har Ki Pauri<\/strong> for the famous Ganga Aarti<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Meal Plan:<\/strong> N\/A<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        Day 3 \u2013 Haridwar \u2192 Barkot<\/strong> (180 km \/ 7 hrs)<\/em><\/h3>\n
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          Scenic drive to Barkot \u2013 a base for Yamunotri pilgrims.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Enjoy panoramic views of the Bandarpoonch Peaks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Meal Plan:<\/strong> N\/A<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          Day 4 \u2013 Barkot \u2192 Yamunotri \u2192 Barkot<\/strong> (36 km drive + 6 km trek each way)<\/em><\/h3>\n
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            Drive to Janki Chatti<\/strong>, then trek to Yamunotri Temple<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Options: walk, pony, or palanquin (at own cost).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Return to Barkot.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Meal Plan:<\/strong> N\/A<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            Day 5 \u2013 Barkot \u2192 Uttarkashi<\/strong> (160 km \/ 7 hrs)<\/em><\/h3>\n
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              Drive to Uttarkashi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Visit the Vishwanath Temple<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Meal Plan:<\/strong> N\/A<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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              Day 6 \u2013 Uttarkashi \u2192 Gangotri \u2192 Uttarkashi<\/strong> (100 km \/ 3 hrs one way)<\/em><\/h3>\n
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                Drive through Harsil Valley<\/strong> along the Bhagirathi River<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Darshan & pooja at Gangotri Temple<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Return to Uttarkashi.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Meal Plan:<\/strong> N\/A<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                Day 7 \u2013 Uttarkashi \u2192 Guptkashi<\/strong> (220 km \/ 9 hrs)<\/em><\/h3>\n
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                  Long scenic drive to Guptkashi.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Meal Plan:<\/strong> N\/A<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                  Day 8 \u2013 Guptkashi \u2192 Kedarnath<\/strong> (By Helicopter or Trek)<\/em><\/h3>\n
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                    Helicopter:<\/strong> Early morning report to helipad, darshan at Kedarnath, return, overnight in Guptkashi.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Trek:<\/strong> Drive to Sonprayag, take local jeep to Gaurikund, trek 20 km to Kedarnath.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Visit the 1000-year-old Kedarnath Temple<\/strong>, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Meal Plan:<\/strong> N\/A<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                    Day 9 \u2013 Kedarnath \u2192 Gaurikund \u2192 Guptkashi<\/strong> (Trek + Drive)<\/em><\/h3>\n
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                      Morning trek down to Gaurikund.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Transfer to Guptkashi.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Meal Plan:<\/strong> N\/A<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                      Day 10 \u2013 Guptkashi \u2192 Badrinath<\/strong> (185 km \/ 7 hrs)<\/em><\/h3>\n
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                        Drive to Badrinath<\/strong>, evening temple visit if time allows.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Meal Plan:<\/strong> N\/A<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                        Day 11 \u2013 Badrinath \u2192 Rudraprayag<\/strong> (160 km \/ 6.5 hrs)<\/em><\/h3>\n
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                          Morning bath in Tapt Kund<\/strong> & darshan at Badrivishal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          Visit Mana Village<\/strong>, Vyas Gufa<\/strong>, Bhimkund<\/strong>, Saraswati River<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          Drive to Rudraprayag.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          Meal Plan:<\/strong> N\/A<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                          Day 12 \u2013 Rudraprayag \u2192 Haridwar<\/strong> (165 km \/ 6.5 hrs)<\/em><\/h3>\n
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                            Drive via Rishikesh<\/strong>, visit Ram Jhula<\/strong>, Laxman Jhula<\/strong>, Triveni Ghat<\/strong>, temples & ashrams.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                            Meal Plan:<\/strong> N\/A<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                            Day 13 \u2013 Haridwar \u2192 Delhi Departure<\/strong> (By Train)<\/em><\/h3>\n
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                              Board Jan Shatabdi Express (ETD 06:30 \/ ETA 11:05).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                              Transfer to Delhi International Airport for onward journey.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                              Meal Plan:<\/strong> N\/A<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                              Destination Highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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                                Delhi:<\/strong> The capital city blending heritage, culture, and modernity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                Haridwar:<\/strong> Gateway to Char Dham, famous for Ganga Aarti<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                Yamunotri:<\/strong> Dedicated to Goddess Yamuna; offers a sacred river dip.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                Gangotri:<\/strong> Source of the Ganga, surrounded by Himalayan beauty.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                Kedarnath:<\/strong> Sacred Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva, steeped in Mahabharata legends.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                Gaurikund:<\/strong> Holy hot spring & trek starting point for Kedarnath.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                Badrinath:<\/strong> Abode of Lord Vishnu, surrounded by snow-capped peaks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                Rudraprayag:<\/strong> Holy confluence of Alaknanda & Mandakini rivers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                Rishikesh:<\/strong> Yoga capital of the world & spiritual retreat.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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