Badrinath Gangotri Itinerary for 5 Days (Haridwar / Rishikesh / Dehradun Pickup)
This 5 days Badrinath Gangotri itinerary is designed for pilgrims planning a comfortable journey to two sacred temples of the Char Dham Yatra. Pickup can be arranged from Haridwar, Rishikesh or Dehradun.
Our Char Dham taxi service offers experienced drivers familiar with Himalayan mountain roads and comfortable vehicles suitable for pilgrimage travel in Uttarakhand.
Badrinath temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is one of the most important temples of the Char Dham circuit. Gangotri temple is the sacred origin place of the holy river Ganga in the Garhwal Himalayas.
Day 1: Haridwar / Rishikesh / Dehradun to Uttarkashi
Your journey begins with pickup from Haridwar, Rishikesh or Dehradun in the morning. Drive towards Uttarkashi through scenic Himalayan roads.
- Drive via Mussoorie hill route
- Beautiful Himalayan valleys
- Arrival at Uttarkashi by evening
- Hotel check-in and rest
Overnight stay in Uttarkashi.
Day 2: Gangotri Darshan
After breakfast drive towards Gangotri Temple, located around 100 km from Uttarkashi. The road offers spectacular mountain views along the Bhagirathi river.
- Drive through Harsil valley
- Arrival at Gangotri Temple
- Gangotri temple darshan
- Explore Bhagirathi river surroundings
Return to Uttarkashi for overnight stay.
Day 3: Uttarkashi to Joshimath
After breakfast drive towards Joshimath through beautiful Himalayan valleys and rivers.
- Drive through Rudraprayag route
- Views of Alaknanda river valley
- Arrival at Joshimath by evening
Overnight stay in Joshimath.
Day 4: Badrinath Darshan
After breakfast drive to Badrinath Temple, located about 45 km from Joshimath.
- Badrinath Temple darshan
- Holy bath at Tapt Kund (if permitted)
- Visit Mana Village – last village of India
- Explore Vyas Gufa and Bhim Pul
Return to Joshimath for overnight stay.
Day 5: Joshimath to Haridwar / Rishikesh / Dehradun
After breakfast start the return journey towards Haridwar, Rishikesh or Dehradun.
- Drive through Rudraprayag route
- Short stops for meals and rest
- Evening arrival at your pickup city
Your Badrinath Gangotri yatra concludes with comfortable drop at your location.
Important Travel Information
- Char Dham registration is mandatory before starting the yatra.
- Carry warm clothes as weather in Himalayan regions can change suddenly.
- Temple darshan timings may vary depending on season and crowd.
- Travel time may change due to mountain road conditions.
- Mana village visit depends on weather and local access conditions.
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