Char Dham Yatra, Uttarakhand
Yamunotri · Gangotri · Kedarnath · Badrinath — stays, packages and cabs for the sacred circuit.
Get a Char Dham quoteThe four dhams
1. Yamunotri
3293 m
Janki Chatti → Yamunotri (≈6 km trek or pony/palki)
Night halt: Barkot / Janki Chatti
2. Gangotri
3100 m
Motorable to Gangotri; Gaumukh is a further trek
Night halt: Uttarkashi / Harsil
3. Kedarnath
3583 m
Gaurikund → Kedarnath (≈16 km trek; helicopter from Phata, Sersi, Guptkashi)
Night halt: Guptkashi / Sonprayag / Phata
4. Badrinath
3133 m
Motorable to Badrinath
Night halt: Joshimath / Badrinath
Typical route
Haridwar / Rishikesh → Barkot → Yamunotri → Uttarkashi → Gangotri → Guptkashi → Kedarnath → Joshimath → Badrinath → Rishikesh
Stay in HaridwarStay in RishikeshStay in BarkotStay in UttarkashiStay in HarsilStay in RudraprayagStay in GuptkashiStay in SonprayagStay in JoshimathStay in Chopta
Char Dham FAQs
What is the Char Dham Yatra route in Uttarakhand?
The traditional order is Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath, usually starting from Haridwar or Rishikesh via Barkot, Uttarkashi, Guptkashi and Joshimath. A full yatra by road takes about 10–12 days.
When do the Char Dham temples open?
The temples open around Akshaya Tritiya (April–May) and close after Diwali (October–November). Exact dates are announced each year by the temple committees.
Do I need to register for the Char Dham Yatra?
Yes. Pilgrims should register through the official Uttarakhand Tourism registration portal and carry a valid photo ID. Check current rules before you travel.
Where should I stay on the Char Dham route?
Barkot (Yamunotri), Uttarkashi or Harsil (Gangotri), Guptkashi, Sonprayag or Phata (Kedarnath), and Joshimath (Badrinath) are the usual night halts. Browse verified stays at each stop on Hotels Uttarakhand.