Overview

The Char Dham Yatra 10 Days 9 Nights Family Tour is a spiritually enriching journey covering the four sacred shrines of Uttarakhand — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath.

Specially designed for families and private groups, this package ensures:

• Comfortable stays

• Dedicated private vehicle

• Flexible darshan schedule

• Hotel categories from Standard to Luxury

• Senior-citizen friendly planning

• Helicopter option for Kedarnath (subject to availability)

Starting from Haridwar or Rishikesh, the journey takes you through breathtaking Himalayan valleys, sacred rivers like the Ganga and Alaknanda, and divine temple towns filled with spiritual energy.

Unlike group departures, this is a fully customised private yatra, allowing better comfort, pace control, and personalised attention throughout the journey.

This 10-day pilgrimage blends devotion, natural beauty, and cultural heritage — making it one of the most meaningful journeys of a lifetime.

Hotel Categories (Subject to Availability)

⭐ Standard Hotels

• Barkot – Hotel Karan Palace or Similar

• Uttarkashi – Hotel Shaurya Residency or Similar

• Sirsi – Hotel Vasuki or Similar

• Pipalkoti – Hotel Sanatan Palace or Similar

• Badrinath – Hotel Badrish or Similar

• Rishikesh – Hotel Saptrishi or Similar

• Haridwar – Hotel Shreya Galaxy or Similar

⭐⭐ Deluxe Hotels

• Barkot – Hotel Viraj or Similar

• Uttarkashi – Hotel Aradhya Ganga or Similar

• Phata – Hotel Shree Kedar Valley Resort or Similar

• Pipalkoti – Hotel Le Meadows or Similar

• Badrinath – Hotel Pinnacle Peaks or Similar

• Rishikesh – Hotel Lords Valley or Similar

• Haridwar – Hotel Purple Dot or Similar

⭐⭐⭐ Luxury Hotels

• Barkot – Hotel Blessings Resort or Similar

• Uttarkashi – Hotel Shivlinga Villa or Similar

• Guptkashi – Hotel Amritara Sun Inn or Similar

• Badrinath – Hotel Divine Vista or Similar

• Joshimath – Hotel The Tattva or Similar

• Haridwar – Hotel MJ Sarovar Portico or Similar

• Rishikesh – Hotel Sterling Palm Bliss or Similar

🌄 Best Time to Visit Char Dham Yatra

The Char Dham Yatra season runs from May to October, depending on temple opening and closing dates.

1. May – June: Most popular time with pleasant weather and smooth travel conditions. Ideal for families and senior citizens.
2. July – August: Monsoon season with greenery but possible travel delays.
3. September – October: Clear Himalayan views, fewer crowds, and highly recommended for a peaceful experience.

👉 Advance booking is advised during peak months (May, June & September).

🙏 Why Choose TripsZo ?

When planning a sacred journey like Char Dham, comfort and reliability matter the most. Here’s why families trust TripsZo:

✔ Private & Customised Departures

• No fixed group rush. Travel at your family’s pace.

✔ Multiple Hotel Categories

• Choose from Standard, Deluxe, or Luxury accommodations as per comfort preference.

✔ Senior Citizen Friendly Planning

• Flexible darshan timing, optional helicopter assistance, comfortable halt points.

✔ Experienced Drivers for Hilly Terrain

• Safe and trained drivers familiar with Uttarakhand mountain routes.

✔ Dedicated Support During Yatra

• Assistance before and during the journey.

✔ Transparent Pricing

• No hidden charges. Clear inclusions & exclusions.

🧳 Who Is This Package Ideal For?

• Families planning a spiritual vacation

• Senior citizens seeking comfortable darshan

• NRIs visiting India for pilgrimage

• Small private groups

• Devotees preferring personalised arrangements over group departures

Itinerary

Destinations Covered:

Haridwar / Rishikesh – Barkot – Yamunotri – Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Guptkashi – Kedarnath – Pipalkoti – Badrinath – Joshimath – Haridwar

Day 1: Haridwar / Rishikesh to Barkot (80 km | 6–7 hrs)

• Pickup from Haridwar / Rishikesh

• Scenic drive via Mussoorie (optional halt)

• Drive along Ganga valley & mountain roads

• Arrival in Barkot

• Dinner & overnight stay

Day 2: Barkot – Yamunotri – Barkot (36 km drive + 6 km trek one side)

• Early morning drive to Janki Chatti

• 6 km trek to Yamunotri Temple (pony/palki available at extra cost)

• Visit Yamunotri Temple & Surya Kund

• Return trek to Janki Chatti

• Drive back to Barkot

• Dinner & overnight stay

Day 3: Barkot to Uttarkashi (80 km | 3–4 hrs)

• Breakfast at hotel

• Drive to Uttarkashi (along Bhagirathi River)

• Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple

• Evening at leisure

• Dinner & overnight stay

Day 4: Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi (100 km one way)

• Early departure for Gangotri

• Temple darshan at Gangotri

• Visit Bhagirath Shila & nearby riverbank

• Enjoy Himalayan valley views

• Return to Uttarkashi

• Dinner & overnight stay

Day 5: Uttarkashi to Guptkashi / Phata / Sirsi(160–200 km | 6–7 hrs)

• Scenic drive via Rudraprayag

• View confluence of Alaknanda & Mandakini rivers

• Arrival near Kedarnath base

• Rest & preparation for Kedarnath visit

• Overnight stay

Day 6: Guptkashi – Kedarnath (Trek 19 km or Helicopter Option)

• Early transfer to Sonprayag

• 19 km trek to Kedarnath Temple

OR

• Optional helicopter service (subject to availability)

• Kedarnath Temple darshan

• Return to base location / overnight stay (as per plan)

Day 7: Kedarnath – Guptkashi – Pipalkoti (106 km)

• Return trek from Kedarnath

• Drive to Pipalkoti

• Scenic mountain views en route

• Dinner & overnight stay

Day 8: Pipalkoti – Badrinath – Pipalkoti (73 km one way)

• Early departure for Badrinath

• Temple darshan at Badrinath

• Visit Tapt Kund

• Explore Mana Village (last Indian village)

• Return to Pipalkoti

• Overnight stay

Day 9: Pipalkoti – Haridwar (235 km | 5–6 hrs)

• Breakfast at hotel

• Scenic drive back to Haridwar

• Evening Ganga Aarti (if time permits)

• Overnight stay

Day 10: Departure/ Dropping

• Breakfast

• Drop at Haridwar / Rishikesh

• Yatra concludes with divine blessings

Inclusions

• Private vehicle for complete yatra

• 9 Nights accommodation

• Breakfast & Dinner

• All transfers & sightseeing

• Driver allowance, tolls & parking

• Assistance during yatra

⚠ Important Travel Advisory

• Char Dham biometric registration is mandatory.

• Weather conditions may affect schedule.

• Mountain travel requires flexibility and patience.

• Travel insurance is recommended.

Exclusions

• Helicopter tickets

• Pony / Palki charges

• Personal expenses

• Puja booking charges

• Travel insurance

• Any extra stay due to weather / landslides

Things To Pack

👕 Clothing

• Warm jackets / thermals (especially for Kedarnath & Badrinath)

• Comfortable trekking shoes with good grip

• Extra pairs of socks

• Light woolens even in summer

• Raincoat / poncho (weather can change suddenly)

• Comfortable cotton clothes for daytime

🧳 Essentials

• Valid Government ID proof

• Char Dham registration slip (mandatory)

• Small backpack for temple visits

• Reusable water bottle

• Sunglasses & cap

• Sunscreen (SPF 30+)

💊 Health & Safety

• Personal medicines (with prescription if required)

• Basic first aid kit

• ORS / glucose powder

• Pain relief spray / balm

• Hand sanitizer & wet wipes

• Face mask (optional but useful in crowded areas)

📱 Other Useful Items

• Power bank

• Torch (useful during early morning temple visits)

• Small umbrella

• Cash (ATMs may not be available everywhere)

👉 Travel light but smart. Mountain weather can change quickly, so layered clothing is recommended.