13N/14D Char Dham Yatra Ex Dehradun - Chopta, Auli & Rishikesh

Char Dham · 13 nights / 14 days · India

From ₹29,849 per person

The complete Char Dham circuit — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath & Badrinath — plus Chopta, Auli & Rishikesh. Private cab, hand-picked stays and local dham assistance.

Where the nights are

Dehradun (1N) → Barkot (2N) → Uttarkashi (2N) → Phata (1N) → Kedarnath (1N) → Chopta (1N) → Badrinath (1N) → Auli (1N) → Rudraprayag (1N) → Rishikesh (1N) → Dehradun (1N)

Day by day

1. Day 1 — Dehradun Airport to Dehradun - Pickup & Drop

   On arrival at Dehradun Airport, you are met and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Later you can visit Robbers Cave, a river cave formation on the edge of the city, and Tapkeshwar Mahadev, a cave temple set beside a stream where water drips over the Shivling. After sightseeing, return to your hotel. The rest of the evening is free to rest before the journey ahead. Overnight stay in Dehradun.

   Overnight: Dehradun

2. Day 2 — Dehradun to Barkot - Pickup & transfer

   Pick up & transfer from Dehradun to Barkot via Mussoorie Kempty Fall. In peak season there is usually traffic in Mussoorie, so in such situations we can divert the route to Barkot via Vikas Nagar for your convenience. Upon reaching Barkot we will have dinner and retire for the day & night halt.

   Overnight: Barkot

3. Day 3 — Barkot to Yamunotri - Day Trip (Surya Shila, Deep Shila, Tapt Kund)

   Early morning leave for Janki Chatti via Hanuman Chatti & Phool Chatti. On arrival, Janki Chatti starts a trek of 05 km to Yamunotri. Experience a holy dip in the Garam (Tapt) Kund and then Pooja and Darshan of Shree Yamunotri Ji. After Darshan the afternoon trek returns to Janki Chatti and drive back to Barkot. Overnight stay at hotel.

   Overnight: Barkot

4. Day 4 — Barkot to Uttarkashi - Day Trip (Shiv Gufa, Kashi Vishwanath Temple)

   After breakfast, a late morning drive brings you to Uttarkashi. The day is kept relaxed as the previous day was tiring. En route you visit Shiv Gufa, also called Prakateshwar Cave, known for its natural rock formations, and the Vishwanath Temple at Uttarkashi, one of the oldest shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. Afterwards check in to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure by the Bhagirathi river. Night halt in Uttarkashi.

   Overnight: Uttarkashi

5. Day 5 — Uttarkashi to Gangotri - Day Trip (Gangotri Temple, Harsil)

   With packed breakfast, leave early in the morning for Gangotri, driving along the Bhagirathi valley through Harsil's deodar forests. At the 18th century Gangotri temple, dedicated to Goddess Ganga, offer prayers and take part in pooja darshan by the river. Later drive back to Uttarkashi, en route visiting Gangnani with its hot water spring, a customary halt for pilgrims. On arrival, check in at the hotel in Uttarkashi. Evening free. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.

   Overnight: Uttarkashi

6. Day 6 — Uttarkashi to Phata / Guptkashi / Sitapur - Transfer & Sightseeing (Tehri Dam)

   Leave early in the morning with a packed breakfast for an almost day-long drive to Sitapur, Phata and Guptkashi. The road runs through Tehri, Srinagar and Rudraprayag, following the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers. This stretch is the longest road travel of the entire Char Dham circuit, so stops are kept short. On reaching Phata you check in and take rest for the Kedarnath journey. Night stay in hotel.

   Overnight: Phata

7. Day 7 — Phata / Guptkashi / Sitapur to Kedarnath - Trek to Kedarnath

   The most awaited and toughest part of the Char Dham Yatra — the Darshan of Shree Kedarnath Ji. Early morning drive towards Sonprayag where the driver drops you. From Sonprayag take the Govt. taxi to Gaurikund (on direct payment basis); from Gaurikund the trek starts. After reaching Kedarnath ji do pooja & darshan. Overnight stay in Kedarnath. NOTE: Pony ₹5000-6000 / Palki ₹10000-15000 per person; helicopter tickets (~₹12500 per person) are NOT included.

   Overnight: Kedarnath

8. Day 8 — Kedarnath to Chopta - Pickup & Transfer

   After the 21 km trek down from Kedarnath to Gaurikund and on to Sitapur, our representative meets you on arrival and escorts you by road to Chopta. The drive climbs through Guptkashi, Ukhimath and thick deodar and rhododendron forest to the meadows of Chopta, often called the mini Switzerland of Uttarakhand. Check in on arrival and rest after the long trek. Night stay at hotel in Chopta.

   Overnight: Chopta

9. Day 9 — Chopta to Badrinath - Transfer to Badrinath (Evening Aarti & Darshan in Badrinath Ji)

   Begin your journey from Chopta to Badrinath as early as possible. Enjoy the scenic Himalayan drive through picturesque villages and lush forests. Visit Mana Village (optional), the last village before the Indo-China border, and Vyas Gufa & Bheem Pul. Reach Badrinath by late afternoon, check in and enjoy the evening Aarti & Darshan. Overnight stay in Badrinath.

   Overnight: Badrinath

10. Day 10 — Badrinath to Auli - Onway Sightseeing

    Start early to have enough time for the scenic drive from Badrinath to Auli. Enjoy picturesque views of the Himalayan mountains, valleys and rivers. Check in to your accommodation and explore the beautiful meadows of Auli. Head to a vantage point to witness a mesmerizing sunset over the Himalayan peaks.

    Overnight: Auli

11. Day 11 — Auli to Pipalkoti / Rudraprayag - Transfer & Sightseeing

    Early in the morning after breakfast, check out and proceed towards Rudraprayag. En route you visit Nandprayag and Karnprayag, two of the five sacred confluences of the Alaknanda river. On reaching Rudraprayag you can visit the Rudraprayag Sangam, where the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers meet. Later proceed to the hotel and check in. Overnight stay in Rudraprayag.

    Overnight: Rudraprayag

12. Day 12 — Rudraprayag to Haridwar / Rishikesh - Transfer & Sightseeing (Evening Aarti, Laxman Jhula & Ram Jhula)

    Early morning after breakfast proceed via Devprayag, en route visiting the 5th & last Prayag - DevPrayag & Dhari Devi Temple. Arrive Rishikesh and visit Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula on your own as this part is not motorable. Best way is to enter by Laxman Jhula and exit from Ram Jhula. Overnight stay at Rishikesh.

    Overnight: Rishikesh

13. Day 13 — Rishikesh to Dehradun - Drop

    After breakfast and checkout, move towards Dehradun. On arrival you visit the Buddha Temple at Clement Town, Sahastradhara with its sulphur springs, the Forest Research Institute with its colonial building and museums, Robbers Cave and the Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple set in a cave by the stream. Later return to your hotel in Dehradun for check-in and overnight stay.

    Overnight: Dehradun

14. Day 14 — Dehradun to Dehradun Airport - Drop at Airport

    After breakfast, check out from the hotel in Dehradun and proceed towards Dehradun Airport. The short drive runs through the city and out past Jolly Grant, with the Doon valley and surrounding forested ridges visible along the way. On arrival you are dropped at the airport terminal for your onward flight home, carrying a bundle of memories from Uttarakhand. Your services with us conclude here at Dehradun Airport.

Inclusions

• Neat, clean, hygienic accommodation on selected sharing as per preferences & group size.
• Breakfast & dinner as per the plan mentioned above.
• Inclusive of transport services.
• All point-to-point sightseeing as per the given program, possible within the time frame.
• Transportation from Haridwar or Dehradun as per program (for the designated meeting point).
• All toll, tax, parking and driver allowances are included.
• Kedarnath stay will be on a shared basis.
• Local assistance guide at each dham.

Exclusions

• 5.0% Govt. Service Tax (GST).
• Any International or Domestic Air or Rail tickets.
• Helicopter tickets to Kedarnath Ji.
• Meals other than specified, table drinks, laundry, porter, pony / palki, tips, camera fee, ropeway charges, entrance charges, insurance, personal expenses, or expenses due to bad weather.
• Any special Puja & VIP Darshan.
• Anything not mentioned in the inclusions is excluded.