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: Chota Char Dham Yatra :

  • Tips for Char Dham Yatra 

  • 1.Indulge in advance planning for the trip, for early booking of transportation and accommodation.

  • 2.Create a checklist for things to pack.

  • 3.Carry comfortable clothes and shoes appropriate for long walking distances. 

  • 4.Get assured about health conditions, considering the various high altitudes of the Char Dham.

  • 5.Stay updated with the weather conditions.

  • 6.Get knowledge about the local traditions and customs.

  • 7.Be mindful of the environment and avoid dropping litters anywhere.

  • 8.Carry enough cash, medicines (if any), and other essential items.

  • 9.Take note of emergency contents in case of any unplanned situations.

  • 10.Avoid putting stress on health with an over-stuffed itinerary. Make sure to have enough time to cover the pilgrim sites comfortably.

itineraries 

Day-1:  BARKOT STAY

  • Departure: Start your journey from Haridwar/Rishikesh/Dehradun to Barkot.

  • Travel: Drive to Barkot (approx. 192 km).

  • Stay: Check into your hotel in Barkot.

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Day-2:  YAMUNOTRI TREK DAY

  • Yamunotri: Drive to Janki Chatti (approx. 45 km) and trek to Yamunotri Temple (approx. 7 km). 

  • Activities: Visit Yamunotri Temple, Surya Kund, and Divya Shila. 

  • Return: Trek back to Janki Chatti and drive back to Barkot. 

  • Stay: Overnight in Barkot. 

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Day-3: UTTARKASHI 

  • Uttarkashi: Drive from Barkot to Uttarkashi (approx. 82 km).

  • Stay: Check into your hotel in Uttarkashi.

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Day-4:  GANGOTRI

  • Gangotri: Drive to Harshil (approx. 75 km) and trek to Gangotri Temple (approx. 24 km).

  • Activities: Visit Gangotri Temple and return to Uttarkashi.

  • Stay: Overnight in Uttarkashi.

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Day-5:  Guptkashi/Sonprayag/

GAURIKUND

  • Guptkashi/Sonprayag: Drive from Uttarkashi to Guptkashi/Sonprayag (approx. 172 km).

  • Stay: Check into your hotel in Guptkashi/Sonprayag/Gaurikund.

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Day 6: KEDARNATH

  • Kedarnath: Drive to Gaurikund (approx. 72 km) and trek to Kedarnath Temple (approx. 22 km).

  • Activities: Visit Kedarnath Temple 

  • Stay: Overnight in Kedarnath

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Day-7: Sonprayag

  • trek back to Gaurikund 4/5 hours trek back time.

  • Return: Drive back to Guptkashi/Sonprayag.

  • Stay: Overnight in Guptkashi/Sonprayag.

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Day-8: Badrinath 

  • Joshimath: Drive from Guptkashi/Sonprayag to Joshimath (approx. 114 km). 

  • Badrinath: Drive to Badrinath Temple (approx. 39 km) and back to Joshimath. 

  • Activities: Visit Badrinath Temple and Vyas Cave, Ganesh Cave, Bhim Pool & Origin Of River Saraswati And Mana Village. 

  • Stay: Overnight in Joshimath. 

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Day-9: Rudraprayag

  • Rudraprayag: Drive from Joshimath to Rudraprayag (approx. 114 km).

  • Stay: Check into your hotel in Rudraprayag.

Day 9: 

  • Departure: Drive from Rudraprayag to Dehradun/Rishikesh/Haridwar.

  • Departure: Depart from Dehradun/Rishikesh/Haridwar.

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Day-10: Haridwar

  • Departure: Drive from Rudraprayag to Dehradun/Rishikesh/Haridwar.

  • Departure: Depart from Dehradun/Rishikesh/Haridwar.

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Day-11: Haridwar/Train

  • Departure: Drive from Rudraprayag to Dehradun/Rishikesh/Haridwar.

  • Departure: Depart from Dehradun/Rishikesh/Haridwar..


:keep these in mind :

  • Things to carry

  • •Comfortable and extra set of clothes

  • •Umbrella and raincoat

  • •Medications and first aid kit

  • •Water

  • •Dry food

  • •Travel documents

  • •Identity proofs

  • •Sun protection items 

  • •Cash 

  • Modes to travel

  • •Personal vehicle

  • •Cab

  • •Bus

  • •Helicopter 

  • Dress to wear

  • •Comfortable and warm clothes

  • •Comfortable footwear

  • •Raincoat

  • •Decent and body-covering clothes

  • Food to eat

  • •Vegetarian dishes like rice, chapatti, vegetables, lentils

  • •Water, tea, coffee, electrolyte drinks