Kedarnath Badrinath Gangotri Itinerary for 8 Days (Haridwar / Rishikesh / Dehradun Pickup)

Kedarnath Badrinath Gangotri temples during Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand

This 8 days Kedarnath Badrinath Gangotri itinerary is designed for pilgrims planning a comfortable journey to three sacred temples of the Char Dham circuit. Pickup can be arranged from Haridwar, Rishikesh or Dehradun.

Our Char Dham taxi service provides experienced mountain drivers and comfortable vehicles suitable for travelling through the Himalayan roads of Uttarakhand.

The journey includes darshan at Gangotri Temple, the sacred origin of the river Ganga, Kedarnath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, and Badrinath Temple, the holy abode of Lord Vishnu.

Day 1: Haridwar / Rishikesh / Dehradun to Uttarkashi

Your journey begins with pickup from Haridwar, Rishikesh or Dehradun. Drive towards Uttarkashi through scenic Himalayan roads.

  • Drive via Mussoorie hill route
  • Beautiful Himalayan mountain landscapes
  • 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 along the Bhagirathi river valley.

  • 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 Guptkashi

After breakfast start the drive towards Guptkashi which is an important stop on the Kedarnath route.

  • Drive through scenic Himalayan valleys
  • Views of Mandakini river valley
  • Arrival at Guptkashi by evening

Overnight stay in Guptkashi / Phata.

Day 4: Kedarnath Darshan

Early morning drive to Sonprayag and continue towards Gaurikund which is the starting point of the Kedarnath trek.

  • Trek approx 16 km to Kedarnath Temple
  • Kedarnath Jyotirlinga darshan
  • Explore temple surroundings

Overnight stay near Kedarnath temple area.

Day 5: Kedarnath to Guptkashi

After morning darshan trek back to Gaurikund and drive towards Guptkashi.

  • Trek back to Gaurikund
  • Drive to Guptkashi
  • Rest after long trek

Overnight stay in Guptkashi.

Day 6: Guptkashi to Badrinath

After breakfast drive towards Badrinath Temple through the Alaknanda river valley.

  • Drive via Joshimath
  • Badrinath Temple darshan
  • Holy bath at Tapt Kund

Overnight stay in Badrinath / Joshimath.

Day 7: Badrinath to Rudraprayag

After breakfast start the return drive through scenic Himalayan roads.

  • Visit Mana Village if time permits
  • Drive via Karnaprayag and Nandprayag
  • Arrival at Rudraprayag by evening

Overnight stay in Rudraprayag.

Day 8: Rudraprayag to Haridwar / Rishikesh / Dehradun

After breakfast begin the return journey towards Haridwar, Rishikesh or Dehradun.

  • Drive through Devprayag
  • Short stops for meals and rest
  • Evening arrival at your pickup city

Your Kedarnath Badrinath Gangotri yatra concludes with comfortable drop at your location.