Char Dham Yatra Package IRCTC Cost:15,000 Per Person Group Tour.
CHARDHAM YATRA 2026.Uttarakhand is home to four sacred shrines honoring India's sacred rivers and Hindu gods. Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath are the four shrines that make up the "HIMALAYAN CHARDHAM" group, and they are all located in the Garhwal Region.Every year, pilgrims from all across India and overseas eagerly anticipate the opening.These templesTravel to CHARDHAM will start on May 10, 2026, in the year 2026.To receive the blessings of the gods who decorate the shrines, it is thought that every Hindu should travel the Char Dham Yatra at least once in their lifetime.
ITINERARY:
DAY 1: 200 KMS / 8–9 HRS / HARIDWAR – BARKOT
Proceed to Barkot after meeting at the specified location (hotel or train station). Arriving at Barkot around evening, check into the hotel. Dinner and a night at Barkot
Day 2: BARKOT, JANKI CHATTI, YAMUNOTRI, JANKICHATTI, BARKOT / 40 + 40 KMS DRIVE, 6 + 6 TREKKING, 9 - 10 HRS
Drive to Janki Chatti early today in the morning to see the Yamunotri Temple (packed for breakfast). Upon reaching Janki Chatti, the Yamunotri starting point, Pony & Palki services were reserved from
this way (Own Cost). It is a really strenuous trek, but you can also go trekking if you are fit enough. Visit the revered Yamuna temple (3120 meters) upon arrival at Yamunotri. Gularia Devi, the Maharani of Jaipur, constructed the current shrine during the 19th century. The primary draw for pilgrims is the temple's natural hot springs. Travel back to Janki Chatti after the pooja or darshan, then take a car back to Barkot to spend the night.
Day Three: Barkhot - UTTARKASHI / 100 KMS / 5–6 hours
After breakfast, leave the hotel and head to Uttarkashi, stopping along the road to see the Mahadev temple in Prakateshwar, which is close to Brhamkhal. When you arrive in Uttarkashi (1158 m), check into your hotel. Then, in the evening, go to the Kashi-Vishwanath Temple. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi for dinner.
Day Four: UTTARKASHI – GANGOTRI – UTTARKASHI / 100 + 100 KMS / 11-12 HRS
Visit the Gangotri Temple in the early morning at 5 a.m. (Breakfast packed). When the Bhagirathi River is present, the Gangotri excursion is enhanced to perfection. Gorgeous valleys, tiny rivers, charming villages, and waterfalls are all worth visiting. After reaching the Gangotri Temple (3050m), perform darshan and pay homage to the sacred shrine of the Goddess Ganga. The existing temple of Gangotri was established in 18th century by Gurkha commander Amar Singh Thapa. Travel back to Uttarkashi for the night after the visit.
DAY 5: SITAPUR 250–290 / KMS / 10–11 HRS / UTTARKASHI – GUPTKASHI:
After breakfast this morning, check out of the accommodation and travel to Guptkashi or Sitapur. Night arriving to Guptkashi / Sitapur drive to accommodation, after meal overnight stay.
DAY 6: GUPTKASHI, SITAPUR – KEDARNATH, 35 KM of traveling, 16 hours of trekking:
Check out of the hotel at 4 a.m. and head to Sonprayag's reservation office to reserve Pony & Palki services (at your own expense) for your trip to Kedarnath. Following their reservation, Pony and Palki use their own local shuttle taxi service to get to Gaurikund.
the ground zero of Kedarnath. This is where the trekking path starts. After arriving in Dharamshala, check into the Kedarnath temple and attend the evening Aarti Darshan. Spend the night in Kedarnath.
Day 7: Kenarnth, Gaurikund, Sitapur, Guptkashi, One Side Trek 16 km, Driving 35 km, 6-7 hours
Visit the Kedarnath temple early today at 5 a.m. for Pooja, Darshan, and Abhishek. Kedarnath is home to the eleventh Jyotirlinga, or most sacred shrine, of Lord Shiva. The Pandavas constructed Kedarnath, an old temple, and Jagat Guru Shankaracharya rebuilt it in
the seventh century. After breakfast, check out of the accommodation and make the 16-kilometer journey to Gaurikund. Spend the night at Guptkashi or Sitapur.
Day 8: Gurpur-Badrinath / Guptkashi / Sitapur / 220–250 km / 9–10 hours
After breakfast this morning, go to Badrinath and stop at the Narsingh Swami Temple in Josimath. Arriving to Badrinath (3400m) in the evening, proceed to the hotel. After cleaning up, proceed to the Badrinath Temple. Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay in Badrinath following your visit to the shrine.
Day 9: Badrinath to Birahi, Rudraprayaga, and Srinagar (140-200 km; 5-8 hrs)
Visit the Badrinath Temple this morning at 4:00 am for the Abhishek/Alankar darshan. Adi Guru Shankaracharya constructed the current, hallowed Badrinath temple in the seventh century. The "Salegram" black stone is used to construct Lord Vishnu's primary statue. Prior to entering the Badrinath Temple, one is required to bathe in the sacred waters of "Taptkunda," an outside natural hot spring. Perform the pooja or tarpan outside the temple close to Brhamkapal after the temple has been blessed. After breakfast, check out of the hotel and travel to Mana, the final settlement in India before the Indo-Tibetan border. There, you can explore the Saraswati River, Bhimpool, Ganesh Gufa, and Beas Gufa. Proceed to the hotel later on to spend the night there.
DAY 10: HARIDWAR, BIRAHI, RUDRAPRAYAG, SRINAGAR / (200-120 KMS) / 8-5 HRS
After an early breakfast this morning, depart from Rudraprayag and head for Haridwar. Allow time for exploration upon arrival. Enjoy Ganga Aarti this evening. Dinner and a night in Haridwar.
DAY11: HARIDWAR - RAILWAY STATION DROP
Check out of the hotel and drop at the railway station after breakfast. The journey comes to an end with enduring recollections of Chardham.
The itinerary above is merely a suggestion; IRCTC and the handling agency retain the right to alter it in light of operational issues or local conditions.
SIGNIFICANCE
YAMUNOTRI
At a height of 3293 meters, Yamunotri Temple is located in the western Garhwal Himalayas. The temple was constructed in the 1800s by Jaipur's Maharani Gularia. The river Yamuna is worshipped in the temple; she is shown as a silver image that has been restored by Maharaja Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal and is covered in flowers.
The Maharaja Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal constructed the Temple dedicated to the heavenly mother Yamuna. Yamunotri feels an intense sense of veneration for the pious, which is heightened by the small Yamuna's very cold water, innocence, and infantile purity. The trail leading to Yamunotri is incredibly breathtaking, with an array of craggy peaks and thick forests.
There are hot springs near the temple that shoot out of the crevices in the mountains. The most significant Kund is the Suryakund. There is a shila named Divya Shila close to the Suryakund, which is revered before the deity is offered puja. By immersing rice and potatoes in these hot springs and tying them up with muslin cloth, pilgrims prepare them to gift at the shrine. Once cooked, rice is brought home and served as prasadam.
GANGOTRI
Situated on the left side of the Bhagirathi river, the 18th-century Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa constructed the Gangotri shrine.
Nestled among pine and deodar trees, the shrine is surrounded by stunning scenery.
It is located next to the Bhagirath Shila, also known as the sacred rock, where King Bhagirath had worshipped Lord Shiva.
BADRINATH
Known as Singhdwar, the main entrance gate of the Badarinath temple is a striking and vibrant sight. The temple has a small cupola on top and stands about 50 feet tall. The roof is decorated with gold gilt.
There are three sections to the Badarinath temple:
(A) The sanctum sanctorum, also known as the Garbha Griha
(B) The Darshan Mandap, a location for ceremonies and
(c) The pilgrims' assembly place, the Sabha Mandap.
Lord Badarinarayan's chariot and carrier, Bird Garud, is represented by a seated statue at the Badarinath Mandir Gate, just across from the main idol of the Lord himself. Garud is depicted seated with his hands folded in prayer. The mandapa's pillars and walls are adorned in elaborate sculptures.
The Garbha Griha section houses Lord Badari Narayan, Kuber (the God of wealth), Narad rishi, Udhava, Nar, and Narayan under a canopy wrapped in a sheet of gold. The one-meter-tall, exquisitely carved black stone image of Lord Badarinath is the most beautiful of the fifteen idols.
KEDARNATH
In the Uttarakhand area of Chamoli, there are around 200 shrines honoring Lord Shiva; the most significant of these is Kedarnath.
The Temple at Kedarnath is a striking site, situated in the center of a broad plateau encircled by towering peaks blanketed in snow. The temple was constructed by Jagad Guru Adi Shankaracharya in the eighth century A.D. It is located next to the site of an even older temple that the Pandavas had constructed.
The beautiful architecture of the Kedarnath temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Constructed from colossal, weighty, and precisely chiseled grey stone slabs, it begs the question of how these dense blocks were transported and managed in bygone eras.
The temple features a Mandap that is suitable for gatherings of pilgrims and guests, as well as a Garbha Griha for worship. Within the temple, a conical rock formation is revered as Lord Shiva in the form of Sadashiva.
"IRCTC retains the right to modify the schedule in light of local conditions. Additionally, there are not many high-quality lodging options in this industry, thus IRCTC has the right to divide the group among multiple hotels and vehicles in order to handle ground-level logistics."
PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:
Ten nights or eleven days of lodging in comfortable hotel rooms in accordance with the program.
Ex Haridwar, AC Comfortable Tempo Travelers for the duration of the excursion.
breakfast and dinner according to the schedule.
all applicable government taxes, including GST.
Each Day, One Liter Water Bottle
Insurance
EXCLUSIONS FROM PACKAGE:
Charges from Helicopter Shuttle
If any, airline tickets.
Any service not specifically included in the inclusions. Pony, Helicopter, and Palki fees. The tourist is responsible for paying it directly.
Charges for guides
Personal costs include things like laundry, phone calls, mineral water, soft and hard drinks, tips and gratuities, rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, porterage, still and video camera fees, etc.
Extra sightseeing or vehicle use beyond what is specified in the agenda.
Any expenses that result from natural disasters like as landslides, blocked roads, political unrest (strikes), etc. must be covered by the client and paid for in full right away.
Any increases in taxes or fuel prices that raise the cost of land arrangements and surface transportation that could take effect before departure.
Any extra meals, meals while traveling, sightseeing, and activities not specified in the schedule.
Names of hotels:
Uttarakhand/Rishikesh
The Regenta Orkos Hotel, Godwin, Renest The Mantra, or something comparable
Barkot / Kharsali
The Rigveda Resort, Camp Nirvana, or
Adhvanta or Anything Like It
Uttarkashi
Shivlinga Complex and Sakshi Hotel
or
Relative to Shiv Pariwar Resort
Phata, Sitapur, and Guptakashi
Kedar River Retreat, Camp Nirvana, or Something Similar
Govindghat / Badrinath
Hotel Pilates or Something Similar
Hotel Yoga or something comparable The Vasudev Inn, Badri Ville, or a Place Like It.
Rudraprayag, Birahi, Kedarnath, and Srinagar
Hotel Riverside, Tapovan Resort, or Monal Resort (Kedarnath in Dharamshala will offer dormitory accommodations.)
Policy for Cancellations:
Number of days prior to trip start* Total Deductions
Up to fifteen days, omitting the day of departure250 rupees for each passenger
8–14 days, excluding the day of departure25% of the overall price
4–7 days, excluding the day of departureHalf of the package price
In less than four days, the entire package cost
Conditions of Use:
NOTE: The prices listed above depend on availability.
Cancellation charges as per business policy.
Unless otherwise specified, all packages include rooms in the base category among the hotel names listed in the above table.
Final confirmation at the suggested hotels is contingent upon availability at the time of booking; if not, a hotel of a comparable caliber will be offered.
Please arrive at the agreed-upon pick-up location at least sixty minutes before the trip starts. (Kedarnath in Dharamshala will offer dormitory accommodations.)
Seasons affect the Chhatham Yatra. As a result, the destination's carrying capacity occasionally changes while the tour is in operation.
The lodging provided by IRCTC Ltd. is the greatest that the location has to offer.
Transfers and sightseeing trips are provided in air-conditioned vehicles on a seat-in-coach (SIC) basis.However, because of the mountainous terrain beyond Haridwar, the vehicle's AC will not function.
The IRCTC Tour Manager/Tour Coordinator will set the timetable for the sightseeing tours and arrival/departure shuttles.
The request for a room that is next to or adjacent to another room will depend on availability.
Along with other travel documents, it is required to carry the age verification for infants (under 02 years old) and children (between 02 and 11 years old). A child who is older than 11 will be charged at an adult rate.
At the hotel's discretion, twin or double beds may be assigned. The hotel's check-in and check-out times are from 12 to 12 noon. Meal counts are always in line with the amount of nights reserved.
There is no breakfast served the day of arrival.
Hotels must supply a rollaway bed or mattress for an additional adult or child.
The hotel is entitled to reimbursement for any losses that any visitor may have suffered.
It is requested of the visitors to treat their personal property with care and not to leave it unattended.
Any additional services the guest uses that are not included in our package must be paid for directly at the hotel.
A buffet lunch will be served at a designated location while business is in session. These are the times that hotels typically provide buffets. You are still cordially asked to consult the IRCTC Tour Manager or Tour Coordinator to confirm the ideal buffet hours. Upon the conclusion of the buffet, the hotel may request payment for your meals. It should be clearly stated that the menu may occasionally be repeated throughout dinner depending on how long the tour is. Nonetheless, every effort is being made to guarantee that travelers using these Yatra Packages do not experience culinary repetition.
Before confirming the trip with us, IRCTC kindly asks that you visit the hotel websites and read the reviews.
