Embark on the ultimate 13-day spiritual Chardham Yatra covering Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. All-inclusive holy Himalayan pilgrimage with dedicated tour management from Delhi!
Are you looking to achieve ultimate spiritual liberation by visiting India’s most sacred high-altitude Himalayan shrines? Team Yathri Holidays welcomes you to join our highly revered 12-night, 13-day Chardham Yatra Package departing on October 3, 2026. Thoughtfully structured to cover the complete grand circle of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath—plus historic sites like Rishikesh and Haridwar—this guided tour offers a smooth, highly coordinated pilgrimage experience.
Complete 13-Day Pilgrimage Itinerary
Day 1 (Oct 3): Kochi to Delhi & Drive to Haridwar
- Meal Plan: Dinner
- Stay: Haridwar
- Board your flight to New Delhi Airport, reporting by 03:00 PM. Meet our tour coordination team at the terminal and board our private AC executive coach to Haridwar (230 km / 6 hours). Upon arrival, check into your hotel and relax.
Day 2 (Oct 4): Haridwar to Barkot (Foot of Yamunotri)
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Stay: Barkot
- Enjoy a morning drive into the scenic foothills toward Barkot (180 km / 6–7 hours). Check into your mountain hotel and spend the afternoon resting to build energy for the high-altitude trek ahead.
Day 3 (Oct 5): 1st Dham – Yamunotri Darshan
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Stay: Barkot
- Drive 34 km to Jankichatti/Phoolchatti, the base where the 6 km one-way trek to Yamunotri begins. Climb by foot, horseback, or doli (paid directly). At the holy temple, dip a small cloth bundle of rice into the boiling natural hot spring (Surya Kund) to cook it as a sacred prasad to bring home. Trek back down to Jankichatti for your coach transfer back to Barkot.
Day 4 (Oct 6): Barkot to Uttarkashi (Scenery & Ancient Temples)
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Stay: Uttarkashi
- Drive through spectacular valley vistas to Uttarkashi (105 km / 3 hours). Check into your hotel and enjoy an evening visit to the historic Vishwanath Temple, famous for its massive, ancient iron trident built right into the structure.
Day 5 (Oct 7): 2nd Dham – Gangotri Holy Darshan
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Stay: Uttarkashi
- Travel along the roaring Bhagirathi River to the high alpine shrine of Gangotri (3,048 m). En route, view the massive Maneri Dam and stop at the Gangnani Hot Spring. Take in the beautiful apple orchards of Harsil village and dramatic Himalayan vistas before offering prayers at the main Gangotri Temple, returning to Uttarkashi for the night.
Day 6 (Oct 8): Uttarkashi to Sitapur (The Confluence Route)
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Stay: Sitapur
- Embark on a long, scenic 10-hour transit across the mountains toward Sitapur. En route, stop to witness the monumental Tehri Dam (one of the highest dams in the world) and visit Rudraprayag, the holy confluence (Sangam) of the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers.
Day 7 (Oct 9): 3rd Dham – Kedarnath Trek & Evening Darshan
- Meal Plan: Breakfast included (Lunch/Dinner self-funded during trek)
- Stay: Kedarnath (Dormitory Accommodation)
- Take a local shuttle to Gaurikund to begin the intense 16 km one-way trek to Kedarnath on foot, horse, or doli. Upon reaching the mountain plateau, experience the mesmerizing evening Darshan at the ancient stone temple of Lord Kedarnath. Note: Stays at the top are provided in shared government-managed dormitory tents fitted with warm cots and rajois.
Day 8 (Oct 10): Holy Abhishek at Kedarnath & Return to Sitapur
- Meal Plan: Dinner included
- Stay: Sitapur
- Wake up at 04:00 AM for the deeply moving morning Abhishek of Kedarnath Shiva. Pilgrims are permitted to enter the inner sanctum (Garbha Griha) to touch the ancient rock idol. After prayers, trek 16 km back down to Gaurikund and return to your hotel in Sitapur for a hot dinner.
Day 9 (Oct 11): Sitapur to Joshimath
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Stay: Joshimath
- Drive across the mountain roads to the historic town of Joshimath (5–6 hours). Check into your deluxe hotel and spend a peaceful evening resting or exploring local ashrams.
Day 10 (Oct 12): 4th Dham – Badrinath & India’s Last Border Village
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Stay: Badrinath
- Drive up to the holy town of Badrinath. Bathe in the hot sulfur springs of Tapt Kund, perform ancestral Pithru Tharpanam rituals, and enter the main temple for Darshan. In the afternoon, take a short trip to Mana Village on the Indo-Tibet border to visit the origin of the Saraswati River, Bhima Bridge, Vyas Guha, and Ganesh Guha.
Day 11 (Oct 13): Badrinath to Haridwar via Rishikesh
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Stay: Haridwar
- Begin a 10-hour descent back to the plains. En route, pause at Karna Prayag (confluence of the Alaknanda and Pindar rivers). Before reaching the hotel, walk across the famous Ram Jhula suspension bridge in Rishikesh and visit the serene Parmarth Niketan Ashram on the banks of the Ganges.
Day 12 (Oct 14): Haridwar Sightseeing & Return to Delhi
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Stay: New Delhi
- Start your morning with a cable car ride or walk up to the hilltop Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar. Afterward, board our coach for a 6-hour drive back to Delhi. Check into your premium air-conditioned city hotel for your final night.
Day 13 (Oct 15): Delhi City Departure & Flight to Kochi
- Meal Plan: Breakfast
- Complete a leisurely breakfast and check out from your hotel by 11:00 AM. Transfer to New Delhi Airport to board your scheduled return flight departing at 01:00 PM, landing back in Kochi by 04:00 PM with unforgettable divine memories.
Tour Inclusions & Strategic Details
Professional Transport Logistics
- Long-Distance Coach: Travel is provided in a premium 27-seater AC Pushback vehicle. (Please note that air conditioning is turned off in high-altitude mountain sectors for safety and vehicle power, and is used across plains, Delhi, and Haridwar transits).
- Shared Local Shuttles: Common group pick-up and drop-off facilities connecting Delhi Airport to your itinerary are fully included.
Deluxe & Pilgrim Accommodations
- Deluxe Hotels (11 Nights): Stays in comfortable deluxe hotels on a double-sharing basis. Air-conditioned accommodations are strictly provided at the plains destinations (Delhi and Haridwar).
- Kedarnath Dormitory (1 Night): Standard shared government-managed dormitory stays right near the temple site to keep pilgrims safe and warm near the high peak.
South Indian Catering (Kerala Cuisine)
- Enjoy fresh, hygienic, and authentic Kerala cuisine prepared directly by our traveling kitchen staff team.
- Operational Note: A dedicated kitchen crew accompanies the group if there are at least 15 confirmed passengers; smaller groups are treated to premium set menus managed directly by the hotels.
- Exception: Catering units cannot trek up to Kedarnath; therefore, meals on Day 7 (during the trek) are self-funded by passengers.
Group Leadership
- Accompanied by an experienced, fluent Malayalee Tour Manager from Team Yathri Holidays to coordinate all local logistics from arrival to departure.
- Our airport team coordinates with passengers at Kochi/Trivandrum airports prior to departure to hand over mandatory documentation and custom travel caps.
Booking Guidelines and Registration Process
- Double Sharing Room Rate: INR 45,000/- Per Person + Airfare/Rail tickets.
- Single Occupancy Room Rate: INR 63,000/- Per Person + Airfare/Rail tickets.
Package Exclusions
- Round-trip airfares/train fares from your home town.
- Personal horse, doli, or helicopter rides during the Yamunotri and Kedarnath treks.
- Local auto-rickshaws, narrow-gauge shared mountain cabs, and optional sightseeing entrance queues.
Book Your Sacred Himalayan Yatra Today!
High-altitude permits and accommodation slots near Kedarnath and Badrinath are strictly capped by government regulations. Secure your slots for this auspicious October 3, 2026 departure today!
Contact Team Yathri Holidays to Register:
- Central Tour Desk: +91 98471 88880
- Corporate Office Address: Kochaneth Lane, South Janatha Rd, Palarivattom, Ernakulam, Kerala 682025
- Official Travel Portal: www.yathriholidays.com
- Direct Booking Email: info@yathriholidays.com