Plan your Char Dham Yatra 2026 with this detailed itinerary covering Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. Route, travel tips, and best time included.
The sacred Char Dham Yatra is one of the most important pilgrimages in Hinduism. Located in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, the yatra includes visits to four holy temples:
Yamunotri Temple
Gangotri Temple
Kedarnath Temple
Badrinath Temple
Pilgrims believe completing the Char Dham Yatra helps cleanse sins and leads to spiritual liberation (moksha).
This Char Dham itinerary for 2026 provides a detailed travel plan to complete the pilgrimage smoothly.
The Char Dham journey traditionally follows this sequence:
Yamunotri
Gangotri
Kedarnath
Badrinath
This route follows the clockwise direction known as Parikrama.
| Route | Distance |
|---|---|
| Haridwar → Yamunotri | 220 km |
| Yamunotri → Gangotri | 230 km |
| Gangotri → Kedarnath | 350 km |
| Kedarnath → Badrinath | 220 km |
Total journey distance is approximately 1,500 km.
Distance: ~180 km
Travel time: 7–8 hours
Pilgrims usually start the journey from Haridwar or Rishikesh.
Barkot serves as the base town for the Yamunotri trek.
Drive to Janki Chatti.
From there pilgrims trek 6 km to reach Yamunotri Temple.
Return to Barkot for overnight stay.
Distance: ~100 km
Visit Uttarkashi, an important pilgrimage town located on the banks of the Bhagirathi River.
Overnight stay in Uttarkashi.
Drive to Gangotri Temple.
Pilgrims offer prayers to Goddess Ganga and take a holy dip in the river.
Return to Uttarkashi for overnight stay.
Distance: ~220 km
This long but scenic drive passes through several Himalayan towns and river valleys.
Stay overnight in Guptkashi.
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