Start your spiritual journey by witnessing the Ganga Aarti at the famous Har Ki Pauri Ghat, a mesmerising experience that will set the tone for the rest of your trip.
Har Ki Pauri Ghat is a 10-minute walk from the Haridwar Railway Station.
Board an early morning train from Haridwar to Dehradun, then take a taxi to Hanuman Chatti. From there, trek or take a pony ride to reach Yamunotri, the source of the Yamuna River.
Take a train from Haridwar to Dehradun (4 hours), then a taxi to Hanuman Chatti (2 hours), followed by a trek or pony ride to Yamunotri (6 hours).
Take a scenic train journey from Dehradun to Uttarkashi, then hire a local taxi to reach Gangotri. Upon arrival, visit the sacred Gangotri Temple dedicated to the Goddess Ganga.
Take a train from Dehradun to Uttarkashi (5 hours), then a taxi to Gangotri (3 hours).
Take a train from Uttarkashi to Rudraprayag, then hire a local jeep to reach Gaurikund. Begin the trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath, one of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites.
Take a train from Uttarkashi to Rudraprayag (6 hours), then a jeep to Gaurikund (2 hours), followed by a trek to Kedarnath (full day).
Take a train from Rudraprayag to Joshimath, then hire a local taxi to reach Badrinath. Visit the Badrinath Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and seek blessings.
Take a train from Rudraprayag to Joshimath (4 hours), then a taxi to Badrinath (2 hours).
Take a train from Joshimath to Rishikesh, then hire a taxi to reach Devprayag. Visit the confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers, forming the holy Ganges River.
Take a train from Joshimath to Rishikesh (6 hours), then a taxi to Devprayag (2 hours).
Board a train from Rishikesh to Haridwar, marking the end of your sacred Chardham journey. Take with you the blessings and memories of this spiritual expedition.