There are some journeys you take for leisure, and then there are journeys that transform you. The Yatra to Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri, known together as the Char Dham of North India is not just travel but is a deeply spiritual experience.
This Char Dham Yatra Tour with IRCTC Tourism is meant for those who prefer to travel without worrying about planning every step along the way. The 11 nights and 12 days will allow you to traverse Haridwar, Barkot, Yamunotri, Uttarkashi, Gangotri, Guptkashi, Kedarnath, Badrinath,, Rishikesh, and more, while you experience the same magnificent landscapes experienced by sages, saints and seekers for millions of years.
Uttarakhand is known as Devbhoomi, the Land of the Gods. This region has some of the holiest shrines in Hinduism. More than mere snow-capped mountains, the Himalaya here stands as living evidence of faith, endurance, and the divine beauty of our existence.
The sacred Char Dham of Uttarakhand – Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath, is the location of sacred river origins, the stays of sacred deities and ancient temples that stand as living witness to history. For a thousand or more years, pilgrims have walked these roads, searching for salvation, longing for peace. Now, with the IRCTC Tourism tour packages, the experience is neither promised, nor guaranteed – but it is practical, as comfortable, as seamless, and as well-orchestrated as possible.
Day 1 – Your IRCTC Tourism’s Kedarnath yatra tour package begins with a flight from Visakhapatnam to Dehradun. From there, you’ll drive to Haridwar. Visit temples of Haridwar and enjoy the evening Ganga Aarti on the ghats on your own.
Day 2 – After breakfast, the road takes you to Barkot, a peaceful hill town and your base for visiting Yamunotri.
Day 3 – An early drive to Janki Chatti leads to a trek (or pony/palki ride) to Yamunotri Temple, dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. The natural hot springs here are as rejuvenating as they are sacred.
Day 4 – From Barkot, you’ll travel to Uttarkashi, stopping at the Prakateshwar Mahadev Temple. In the evening, visit the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
Day 5 – Wake up early to proceed to Gangotri Temple. On arrival, visit the holy temple of Goddess Ganga darshan.
Day 6 – Make your way towards Guptkashi or Sitapur while travelling through valleys and villages in the mountains.
Day 7 – Leave Sonprayag (by local shuttle, Palki or Pony services) towards Gaurikund – the base point of Kedarnath. From here, start the trek to Kedarnath Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. The evening Aarti at Kedarnath is an incredible superlative experience.
Day 8 – After morning darshan in Kedarnath temple, trek back to Gaurikund and return back to Sitapur or Guptkashi for the night.
Day 9 – Travel to Badrinath via Joshimath and visit the Narsingh Swami Temple. In the evening visit the Badrinath Temple for the Aarti.
Day 10 – Visit the Badrinath Temple at 04:00 am for the Abhishek & Alankar darshan after taking a holy dip in Taptkunda and performing pooja near Brhamkapal. Breakfast and then proceed to Mana (which is the Last Indian village on the Indo-Tibet border) and visit Ganesh Gufa, Beas Gufa, Bhimpool and the Saraswati river. Commence towards Rudraprayag for an overnight stay.
Day 11 – Drive back to Haridwar and visit Mansa Devi & Chandi Devi Temples after arrival.
Day 12 – An early drive to Dehradun and flight back home concludes this Yamunotri tour package with a heart full of memories.
● Return airfare from Visakhapatnam to Dehradun
● 11 nights’ accommodation
● Local transfers and sightseeing in comfortable Tempo Travellers
● Breakfast and dinner as per itinerary (MAP plan)
● Parking charges, driver allowance, toll tax, and GST
● Services of a tour escort
With all the essentials taken care of, you can focus on the spiritual and cultural significance of the Char Dham without worrying about the details.
Planning a Char Dham trip on your own can be overwhelming. From arranging multiple transfers to booking hotels in remote areas, the logistics are complex. Char Dham yatra tour with IRCTC tour packages remove the uncertainty, offering a well-planned itinerary, confirmed bookings, and experienced escorts to guide you along the way.
You also feel the benefits of group travel, managed arrangements and the peace of mind that the daily itinerary is structured to take in all the important sites, but without a feel of rushed chaos. For a pilgrimage as significant as the Char Dham Yatra, it has to be one of the most beneficial advantages of all.
If the Char Dham Yatra is on your bucket list, what better way to do it than with IRCTC Tourism’s Yatra to Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri, departing from Visakhapatnam. Itineraries, quality hotels and all our travel arrangements taken care of allows you to be totally absorbed in the experience. Some trips are just a holiday, this one is a trip of the soul. Book now!
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