All you need to know about Char Dham Yatra

Char Dham Yatra refers to a journey through the four quarters of cores. Nestled among the serene heights of the great Himalayas are four pilgrims – destinations namely Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath, and Yamunotri, collectively known as Char Dham. These four destinations draw the maximum number of devotees every year, so it has become the most important hub of religious travel in the whole of North India. 

Traditionally this crusade begins from the west and ends in the east. 

You can start your journey from any of the diverse routes let it be from Haridwar, Rishikesh, Delhi, or Dehradun. All these routes are well connected by motorable roads and flights with major Indian cities. Find your last minute tickets to India with Flyopedia and set forth on the Char Dham Yatra to experience the adventure like never before.

We have discussed the routes of Char Dham Yatra in detail below to help you plan your journey better.

Details of Char Dham Yatra Routes

There are so many different routes you can go for in accordance to your comfort:

• Yamunotri Route
• Gangotri Route
• Kedarnath Route
• Badrinath Route

Uttrakhand Circuit

Char Dham route covers the span of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and then Badrinath. If you wish to take a road trip to these holy sites then the route map from Delhi will follow the course of Delhi – Haridwar – Barkot – Yamunotri – Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Guptakashi – Kedarnath – Badrinath – Rishikesh – Delhi. These four pilgrimage sites cover a total of 1,607 KM.

Char Dham Yatra route in the itinerary

Stretch	Distance	Driving Duration
Delhi – Haridwar	210 KM	6 hours
Haridwar – Barkot	220 KM	7 hours
Barkot – Yamunotri	36 KM (Drive) + 7 KM(Trek)	Varies as per trek
Barkot – Uttarkashi	100 KM	4 hours
Uttarkashi – Gangotri	100 KM	4 hours
Uttarkashi – Rudraprayag	180 KM	8 hours
Rudraprayag – Kedarnath	74 KM (Drive) + 20 KM (Trek)	Varies as per trek
Rudraorayag – Badrinath	160 KM	7 hours
Badrinath – Rishikesh	297 KM	10 hours
Rishikesh – Delhi	230 KM	6 hours

Char Dham by Helicopter

Experiencing Char Dham yatra by helicopter is the most convenient and fastest way to complete the entire holy expedition in a short time. If you are religiously devout and want to visit the sacred quadrilogy of these holy spots but are short on time, getting around on a helicopter is the fastest and ideal way of doing that. You can search for some best cheap last minute flight deals to India with Flyopedia to save your money and time. Even for regulars who want to experience the unparalleled and incredible beauty of the mountains within a tight time schedule, a helicopter journey is a way to go about it.

Best time to visit

The best time for Char Dham Yatra is during September-October and May-June. If you prefer a helicopter journey then plan a trip in August-October and May-June. Avoid visiting during the rainy season because the weather is likely to turn barbaric and terrain adverse due to unpredictable and heavy rainfalls. 

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