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Char Dham Yatra 2026 - 2027

Follow the sacred Char Dham route from Haridwar to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath.

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Haridwar

Duration

15 days 14 nights

Starting price

€3,599 p.p.

Route

5 carefully chosen stops

Travel style

Group tour

Availability

16 seats available

Pace

Spiritual, religious and light intensive

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The journey at a glance

Char Dham Yatra 2026 - 2027
designed around you.

Follow the sacred Char Dham route from Haridwar to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath.

We will adjust the pace, stays and experiences around your dates, interests and preferred way of travelling.

Day by day

Your journey,
beautifully paced.

Every day can be refined with you. Open each stage for a sense of the rhythm, then tell us what you would like to linger over.

Day 01Departure Amsterdam - Delhi

Today you leave Amsterdam with your booked flight from Amsterdam to Delhi On the day of departure, you must register at Schiphol Airport at least 4 hours in advance for your international flight from Amsterdam to Delhi For current departure, arrival times and desk check-in information, check the Schiphol digital screens in the departure halls. Attention: Bring your passport, ticket and travel and health insurance

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Day 02Arrival Delhi

In the early morning upon arrival in the capital New- Delhi, your private driver will meet you at the Indira Gandhi International airport and bring you to your hotel accommodation. The rest of the day you have free to spend and complete as desired.

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Day 03Luxury train from Delhi – Haridwar (210 KM – 5 hours)

In the early morning is picked up and brought to the train station for your luxury train trip to Haridwar and begins the Char Dham Yatra with a visit to Haridwar. Upon arrival in Haridwar you will be picked up from the train station and brought to your hotel accommodation and you will have the remaining day off to spend. In the evening you will be picked up at your hotel for Saint Ganga aarti, a breathtaking and spiritual spectacle that you should not miss. After the Ganga aarti in Har-Ki Pouri you will be returned to your hotel.

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Day 04Drive from Haridwar–Barkot (205 km - 6 hours)

In the early morning after breakfast you leave the spiritual city of Haridwar and continue to Barkot. Upon arrival in Barkot you will be taken to your hotel accommodation and you will have the rest of the day free to spend.

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Day 05Drive from Barkot- Yamunotri – Barkot (42 km ) (5 km wandeltocht)

In the early morning (4.00 AM) you will be picked up at your hotel and drive about 42 km to Jankichatti and from here you will take a walk of about 5 km (the walk of 5 km can be done on foot or you can rent a dooli or a migratory animal (mixing of a donkey and a horse). On arrival in Yamunotri, the first dham, it is customary to take a bath the hot water of Divyashila and then visit the mandir for darshan and pooy (bring clean clothes and a towel) After the darshan in mandir it is customary to yarn a handful of rice grains wrapped in a clean cloth in the warm water of the hot kund and to carry them as prasad. Next you will find another 5 km walk to Jankichatti and from here a 42 km car trip to Barkot, where you will be dropped off at the hotel for your overnight stay.

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Day 06Drive from Barkot - Uttarkashi (95 km – 4 hours)

In the morning after breakfast (9.00 AM) you leave for Uttarkashi. Along the way you will be able to visit the cave Praktenswar Mahadev, here is a natural shaped shivalinga of lime. Upon arrival in Uttarkashi you will be taken to your hotel accommodation and picked up in the evening to visit the well-known mandir Kashi Vishwanath, for the serene evening aarti. If time allows, an evening walk along the banks of Saint Bhagirathi is made. (not to be confused with Kashi Viswanath in Varanasi), after the darshan you will be returned to your hotel for delicious dinner and a good night's sleep.

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Day 07Drive from Uttarkashi – Gangotri – Uttarkashi (100 km- 4 hours)

After a relaxing night's sleep and an early breakfast leave for the second dham de Gangotri. Along the way you can enjoy the picturesque landscapes and snow-covered mountains, where you can take a purifying bath in Saint Ganges. On arrival in Gangotri, visit the Gangotri temple, the most holy place dedicated to the goddess Ganga. If time allows Suryakund waterfall and Tapovan Art Gallery After the visit you will travel back through the serene Harsil valei to Uttarkashi for your dinner and overnight stay.

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Day 08Drive from Uttarkashi – Guptkashi (200 km - 8 hours)

In the early morning after breakfast, continue the spiritual journey to Guptkashi. On arrival at the Guptkashi you will be taken to your hotel and after a short break you will visit Kashi- Vishwanath mandir in Guptkashi. After visiting the mandir you will be returned to your hotel accommodation and you will have the rest of the evening to spend freely and enjoy the tranquility that this pilgrimage site radiates.

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Day 09Drive from Guptkashi – Sonprayag (30 km)

Sonprayag .. Kedarnath (18 km) After a delicious breakfast in your hotel, your tour to Kedarnath starts. You travel 30 km from Guptkashi to Sonprayag and take a shared jeep up to 5 km from Sonprayag to reach Gaurikund. From Gaurikund starts an 18 km long trip to Kedarnath. The path offers breathtaking views of the majestic peaks and flowing rivers. If necessary, you can rent a pony or a palanquin (based on direct payment) Check-in at your accommodation on arrival. If time allows, visit the Kedarnath temple and participate in the Kedarnath evening aarti, an unforgettable spiritual experience. (this is the only place you share a room but have your own bed)

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Day 10Kedarnath – Sonprayag (18 km)

Car journey Sonprayag . . Guptkashi (30 km) In the early morning you will be awakened before sunrise and after bathing, you will reach the temple at 4:45 a.m. to celebrate the Abhishek of Kedarnath jyotirling and morning Aarti. After the darshan and puja leave the temple and return to your accommodation. After breakfast, the descent to Gaurikund begins. In between, pauses are held and you enjoy the peace and serene beauty of the Himalayas. Upon arrival in Gaurikund take a shared jeep for Sonprayag. Then travel by private transfer to Guptkashi. After checking in, enjoy a delicious dinner.

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Day 11Drive from Guptkashi – Badrinath (170 km – 7 hours)

In the early morning you will be picked up at your hotel and drive to the fourth dham, from the char dham yatra. Visit Pandukeshwar, an ancient village in Uttarakhand which is believed to have been founded by King Pandu of the Mahabharata and where the holy Yog Dhyan Badri temple stands. Upon arrival in Badrinath, you will be checked in at your overnight accommodation. In the evening you will visit the evening aarti and darshan of Shri Badrinath mandir.

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Day 12Drive from Badrinath – Rudraprayag (150 km – 6 hours)

In the early morning you will visit the Badrinath temple for the morning aartie. You will visit the Mana Village, the last village on the border of Indo-China, Vyas Gufa and Ganesh Gufa, two important spiritual places in the village. After breakfast you continue to Rudraprayag. Along the way, take a break in Joshimath and visit the Narsingh temple, an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu's Narsingh (half-lion, half-man) incarnation and serve as winter residence for the idol of Badrinath. The journey goes along Vishnuprayag, Karnaprayag and Nandprayag, each known for the confluence of rivers. In the late afternoon you can reach Rudraprayag and after check-in you can explore the small town on your own.

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Day 13Drive from Rudraprayag – Rishikesh (150 km – 6 hours)

In the morning after breakfast you travel to Rishikesh. Upon arrival you will be taken to your hotel accommodation. In the evening you will go to the Ghat together with your guide to show you the sights of Rishikesh. Rishikesh

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Day 14Luxury train from Haridwar – Delhi (210 KM – 5 hours)

In the early morning is picked up and brought to the train station for your luxury train trip to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi you will be picked up from the train station and brought to your hotel accommodation and you will have the remaining day off to spend.

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Day 15Return journey from New Delhi – Amsterdam

Full of new spiritual experiences and memories, you will be taken to Indira Gandhi International Airport about four hours before your flight leaves for Amsterdam.

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Thoughtfully included

The essentials, taken care of.

  • International flight Amsterdam New Delhi with short transfer (1x25 kg & 1x7Kg)
  • Train trip from Delhi to Haridwar v.v.
  • 30 days Visa India
  • Pelgrim vergunning and registratie Char Dham Yatra
  • Basis groepsdarshan in mandirs and eenmalige groepspuja
  • 4 stars (level 1) hotel accommodation for breakfast and dinner
  • Ashram/Lodge stay in Kedarnath own room (only shared among group members)
  • Breakfast and dinner based on buffet / fixed menu during your stay in the hotels.
  • Land transport with Innova (please note: the air conditioning does not work during the ride)
  • Tolbelasting, parkeerkosten and bestuurdersvergoeding.
  • Alle tolbelastingen, parkeerkosten and bestuurdersvergoedingen.
  • Travelling professional guide from Haridwar throughout the Char Dham yatra to Rishikesh
  • All applicable taxes

Kept transparent

What is usually separate.

  • helicopter tickets for Kedarnath (t.w.v. 195 euro per person. Two way)
  • All private VIP Darshan fees or Puja schemes in temples
  • All guides or tour guides not mentioned.
  • Entrance fees, camera charges, local guide fees, portages, pooy, ponies, dolis, jeep fees.
  • Costs arising from factors outside our control are not covered, such as natural disasters and medical emergencies.
  • On the road or personal expenses such as laundry, personal medication, drinks, souvenirs, tips, etc.
  • Tips to guides, support staff, carriers, driver, etc.
  • All meals other than those mentioned in the above included.
  • Everything not mentioned in the above is included.
  • No travel insurance covers medical evacuation, hospitalization, luggage coverage and cancellation of the trip.
  • Additional trips outside the specified route are considered optional and involve additional costs.
  • Use of minibar in the hotel rooms where available.

Your personal proposal will clearly confirm every inclusion, option and cost before you decide.

Begin with a conversation

Make this journey your own.

Tell us what draws you to this route. We will listen first, then create a proposal around you.