Planning a pilgrimage to the divine Chardham in Uttarakhand? Here is a detailed guide to the Chardham route map and travel itinerary to help you make the most of your spiritual journey.
The journey traditionally starts from Haridwar or Rishikesh, then moves through:
Yamunotri (Temple of Goddess Yamuna)
Gangotri (Temple of Goddess Ganga)
Kedarnath (Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva)
Badrinath (Temple of Lord Vishnu)
Day 1: Haridwar arrival & stay
Day 2: Haridwar → Barkot (via Mussoorie)
Day 3: Yamunotri trek & return to Barkot
Day 4: Barkot → Uttarkashi
Day 5: Gangotri Darshan & return
Day 6: Uttarkashi → Guptkashi
Day 7: Guptkashi → Kedarnath (trek/heli)
Day 8: Return from Kedarnath → Guptkashi
Day 9: Guptkashi → Badrinath
Day 10: Badrinath Darshan → Joshimath
Day 11: Return to Haridwar
Book your helicopter rides for Kedarnath in advance.
Carry your medical fitness certificate.
Local guides are helpful in remote areas.