Chardham 12-Day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrive in Dehradun
   From Jolly Grant Airport
   7-hour drive to Barkot

   Explore the local market and relax for the day.

2. Day 2: Yamunotri
   1 hour (35 km) from Barkot

   Visit the Yamunotri temple and take a dip in the natural hot springs.

3. Day 3: Barkot to Uttarkashi
   4-hour drive from Barkot

   Enjoy scenic views on the way to Uttarkashi.

4. Day 4: Gangotri
   4 hours (95 km) from Uttarkashi

   Visit the Gangotri temple, the origin of the holy river Ganga.

5. Day 5: Uttarkashi to Guptkashi
   6-hour drive from Uttarkashi

   Drive to Guptkashi and check into the hotel. Rest for the day.

6. Day 6: Kedarnath
   1 hour by helicopter from Guptkashi

   Visit the Kedarnath temple. Take the helicopter ride for a scenic view.

7. Day 7: Guptkashi to Badrinath
   7-hour drive from Guptkashi

   Drive to Badrinath and check into the hotel.

8. Day 8: Badrinath
   Explore the local Badrinath temple and take a dip in the hot springs.

   Take a walk around the temple and soak in the serene views.

9. Day 9: Badrinath to Srinagar
   6-hour drive from Badrinath

   Travel to Srinagar and check into the hotel.

10. Day 10: Triyuginarayan
    1 hour from Srinagar

    Visit the Triyuginarayan temple where Lord Shiva and Parvati got married.

11. Day 11: Rishikesh
    6-hour drive from Srinagar

    Explore Rishikesh, the yoga capital of the world. Visit the Laxman Jhula and Beatles Ashram.

12. Day 12: Departure from Dehradun
    6-hour drive from Rishikesh

    Departure from Jolly Grant Airport.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Helicopter ride to Kedarnath (1 hour, $200)
• Hot springs (30 minutes to 1 hour, free)
• Local transfers (6-7 hours, $50-$70)
• Food and lodging (per day, $50-$100)
• Total Estimated Costs: $1500-$2000

Helpful tips

If you have extra time, visit the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary or Valley of Flowers National Park. If you have less time, consider skipping Triyuginarayan and adding an extra day in Rishikesh for adventure activities like rafting or bungee jumping.