10-Day Family-Friendly Char Dham Yatra Itinerary

1. Day 1: Haridwar
   3 hours 30 minutes (147 km) from Dehradun Airport

   Begin your spiritual journey by visiting Har Ki Pauri for Ganga Aarti, followed by a visit to Mansa Devi Temple and Chandi Devi Temple.

2. Day 2: Barkot
   6 hours (155 km) from Haridwar

   Visit Kempty Falls en route to Barkot. Reach Barkot by evening and rest, getting ready for the journey to Yamunotri the next day.

3. Day 3: Yamunotri
   2 hours (46 km) from Barkot

   Visit the temple of Yamunotri after a trek of 6 km along the river. Take a dip in the hot water spring of Janki Chatti.

4. Day 4: Uttarkashi
   4 hours (130 km) from Yamunotri

   Enjoy the scenic drive to Uttarkashi. Stop by the Vishwanath Temple and witness the Ganga Aarti in the evening at the Manikarnika Ghat.

5. Day 5: Gangotri
   4 hours 30 minutes (100 km) from Uttarkashi

   Visit the Gangotri temple. Take a dip in the icy-cold water of the holy Ganges at Bhairon Ghat. Witness the beauty of the Bhagirathi River on the way back to Uttarkashi.

6. Day 6: Guptkashi
   8 hours (221 km) from Uttarkashi

   Travel to Guptkashi, stopping at the scenic Tehri Dam en route. Rest in Guptkashi, getting ready for the journey to Kedarnath the next day.

7. Day 7: Kedarnath
   2 hours 30 minutes (75 km) from Guptkashi

   Visit the temple of Kedarnath after an uphill trek of 16 km, either by foot, horse, or helicopter. Stay overnight in Kedarnath.

8. Day 8: Badrinath
   9 hours (235 km) from Kedarnath

   Take the scenic route to Badrinath. Stop by Joshimath, the winter seat of Lord Badri. Visit the Badrinath temple and take a dip in the hot water spring of Tapt Kund.

9. Day 9: Rudraprayag
   3 hours 30 minutes (160 km) from Badrinath

   Visit the Narsingh Temple and the Shankracharya Math in Joshimath before heading to Rudraprayag. Stop by Karanprayag, the confluence of the rivers Alaknanda and Pindar, en route.

10. Day 10: Rishikesh
    4 hours 30 minutes (140 km) from Rudraprayag

    Travel to Rishikesh, the Yoga Capital of the world. Visit the Triveni Ghat for Ganga Aarti, take a dip in the holy river, and walk on the iconic Lakshman Jhula bridge.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Yamunotri trek (6 km): 4 hours (Free)
• Kedarnath trek (16 km): 8 hours (Free)
• Helicopter ride to Kedarnath: 30 minutes (INR 3000 per person)
• Hot water spring dip: 1 hour (Free)
• Other temples and scenic stops en route: 1-2 hours (Free)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 6000 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, add a trip to Hemkund Sahib, Valley of Flowers or Auli Ski Resort. If you have less time, you can skip Gangotri or Yamunotri, or take a helicopter to Kedarnath. Pack heavy woollens and comfortable trekking shoes for the trip.