Chardham Yatra from Haridwar 2026 – 9 Nights / 10 Days Pilgrimage Tour

Itinerary

1. 

   Day 01 :

   Haridwar - Barkot (210kms/7-8hr) HT:1352MTS. Via Mussoorie

   Start your Chardham Yatra 2026 after breakfast from Haridwar. Drive through Kempty Falls and scenic valleys toward Barkot, the base for Yamunotri. Evening free for acclimatization. Meals: Dinner | Stay: Barkot / Kharsali
2. 

   Day 02:

   Day 02: Barkot/Kharsali – Yamunotri – Barkot/Kharsali (42 Kms & 5 Kms Trek) Each side

   Early morning, drive to Janki Chatti and trek to Yamunotri Temple (or hire a pony/palki). Take a holy dip at Tapt Kund and perform puja at the temple dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. Return to Barkot by evening. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner | Stay: Barkot / Kharsali
3. 

   Day 03:

   Barkot/Kharsali– Uttarkashi/Harsil (100kms/4hr) HT:1158 MTS

   Drive to Uttarkashi, home to the sacred Kashi Vishwanath Temple. The journey follows the beautiful Bhagirathi River. Evening free for leisure or exploring the local market. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner | Stay: Uttarkashi / Harsil
4. 

   Day 04:

   Uttarkashi/Harsil - Gangotri - Uttarkashi: HT :1158 MTS

   Proceed early morning for Gangotri Dham, where the River Ganga originates. Stop at Gangnani Hot Springs en route. Offer prayers at the Gangotri Temple and enjoy the serene beauty of the Harsil Valley before returning to Uttarkashi. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner | Stay: Uttarkashi
5. 

   Day 05:

   Uttarkashi – Guptkashi - Phata -Sitapur (240 Kms/8-9 hrs). O/N Stay in Guptkashi/Sitapur:

   After breakfast, begin the long drive toward Guptkashi, passing by Tehri Dam and the confluences of Devprayag, Rudraprayag, and Karnaprayag. Evening arrival and rest. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner | Stay: Guptkashi / Sitapur
6. 

   Day 06:

   Sitapur/Phata/Sirsi – Kedarnath –Phata/Sersi/Sitapur – Fly or Trek - O/N Stay in Sitapur Or Kedarnath (21Kms Trek):

   Morning drive to Sonprayag / Gaurikund, the base point for the Kedarnath trek (21 km) or heli flight. Visit Kedarnath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Participate in the evening aarti and absorb the powerful Himalayan aura. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner | Stay: Kedarnath (Dormitory / Guesthouse)
7. 

   Day 07:

   Trekking down to Sitapur Or Guptkashi from Kedarnath Via Gaurikund & SonPrayag. Night Stay in Sitapur Or Guptkashi. (21 Kms Trek)

   After morning darshan, trek back to Gaurikund and return to Guptkashi / Sitapur. Optional visit to Triyuginarayan Temple, the sacred wedding site of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner | Stay: Guptkashi / Sitapur
8. 

   Day 08:

   Sitapur/Guptkashi - Transfer to Govindghat / Pipalkoti Or Badrinath for Night Stay. (196 kms/ 07 Hrs):

   Drive through Chopta and Joshimath, enjoying breathtaking Himalayan views. Arrive at Govindghat or Badrinath by evening. Rest and prepare for next morning’s darshan. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner | Stay: Govindghat / Pipalkoti / Badrinath
9. 

   Day 09 :

   Badrinath Full Day Trip. Sightseeing & Darshan – Vishnu Prayag (View) Pandukeshwar – Govindghat - NandPrayag (View)- Joshimath – Govindghat / Pipalkoti / Rudraprayag - (75 kms or 153 Kms /02:45 hr or 05 Hrs):

   After breakfast, visit Badrinath Temple, take a holy dip at Tapt Kund, and perform darshan of Lord Vishnu. Explore Mana Village, the last Indian village, and visit Vyas Gufa, Saraswati River, and Bhim Pul. Attend evening Swarna Aarti at the temple. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner | Stay: Govindghat / Pipalkoti / Rudraprayag
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    Day 10:

    Pipalkoti – Karna Prayag (View)- Rudraprayag –Devprayag – Rishikesh/ Haridwar (240 Kmts / 159 kmts):

    Drive back through the confluences of Karnaprayag, Nandprayag, and Devprayag. Arrive in Rishikesh, visit Ram Jhula and Parmarth Niketan for the evening Ganga Aarti before concluding your yatra at Haridwar. Meals: Breakfast