India's most sacred pilgrimage - all 4 Char Dham shrines in one journey through the Uttarakhand Himalayas. 2026 opening dates announced, registration assistance included. Budget group tour or luxury helicopter yatra - starting from just ₹11,500.
Yamunotri and Gangotri open the same day every year. Kedarnath and Badrinath open 2–3 days later. Exact dates are announced by temple committees around Mahashivratri (Feb–March 2026).
Exact calendar dates for 2026 will be confirmed by the respective temple committees (Maharaj/Dharamadhikari for Yamunotri-Gangotri, BKTC for Kedarnath-Badrinath) after Mahashivratri 2026. Wander Sky will update booking dates the moment they're announced - WhatsApp us to get notified first. Doors close around November (Bhai Dooj). In winter, deities move to their winter abodes: Mukhba (Gangotri), Kharsali (Yamunotri), Ukhimath (Kedarnath), Joshimath (Badrinath) - these remain open year-round if you can't travel during peak season.
Chardham Yatra covers the four holiest pilgrimage sites of Hinduism in Uttarakhand's Garhwal Himalayas. Adi Shankaracharya prescribed this yatra in the 8th century in the traditional order: Yamunotri → Gangotri → Kedarnath → Badrinath.
Source of the sacred Yamuna river. Ancient temple of Goddess Yamuna. Famous for Surya Kund - a boiling hot spring. Reached by a 14 km trek from Janki Chatti.
Where the Bhagirathi river - the Ganga - flows down from the Himalayas. Gangotri temple sits on the sacred river's banks. The Gangotri glacier is 18 km further at Gaumukh.
One of India's 12 Jyotirlingas and the most powerful Shiva shrine. At 3,583 m, surrounded by glaciers. 18 km trek from Gaurikund - or take a helicopter from Phata/Sersi.
The holiest Char Dham for Vaishnavites. Badrinath temple sits between the Nar and Narayan peaks. Tapt Kund hot spring nearby. Mana Village - India's last village - just 3 km away.
From affordable budget group tours to luxury helicopter yatra - we have the perfect Chardham package for you, your family, or your group.
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All prices per person, triple sharing basis. 5% GST applicable. Indian nationals only. Cost includes transport + hotel + breakfast + dinner; helicopter and lunch are priced separately where noted.
| Package | Duration | Transport | Hotel Type | Price/Person | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Package | 4N / 5D | Tempo Traveller | Budget / Dharamshala | ₹11,500 | Book |
| Standard PackagePopular | 7N / 8D | Innova / Xylo | 2–3 Star Hotels | ₹19,999 | Book |
| Deluxe Package | Flexible | Private SUV | 3–4 Star + VIP Darshan | ₹25,999 | Book |
| Premium 12-Day Package | 11N / 12D | Tempo Traveller | Hotel / Camp / Homestay | ₹27,999 | Book |
| Helicopter Chardham | 4N / 5D | Helicopter + Car | Luxury Hotels | ₹54,999+ | Enquire |
| Chardham Bike Tour | 11N / 12D | Royal Enfield | Hotel / Camp | ₹34,999 | Details |
All 4 Dhams sit between 3,000–3,600 m altitude, so weather changes fast. Here's exactly when to go and when to avoid.
| Period | Weather Condition | Temperature Range | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May – June | Pleasant, clear skies, opening rush | 10°C – 20°C | Good - but book early, peak crowd |
| July – August | Heavy monsoon, landslide risk | 15°C – 22°C | Avoid - roads risky, visibility poor |
| September – October | Monsoon clears, stable roads, crisp air | 5°C – 18°C | Best - fewer crowds, clear views |
| Late October – November | Cold, snow begins at higher dhams | 0°C – 12°C | Okay - carry heavy woolens, closing season |
| December – April | Heavy snowfall, temples closed | Below 0°C at dhams | Closed - doors shut, deities at winter abodes |
May–June has pleasant weather but the heaviest crowds since it's the opening rush. September–October has fewer pilgrims, equally good weather, and the monsoon-washed mountains look their cleanest. Wander Sky recommends late September for the best balance of weather and crowd.
The helicopter Chardham yatra is the ideal option for senior citizens, those with physical limitations, or anyone who wants to experience all 4 sacred dhams without the demanding treks. You fly between helipads near each dham and are transported to the temples by road or short walk - covering the entire Char Dham circuit in just 4–5 days.
| Route | Approx. Price (Return) |
|---|---|
| Kedarnath - Phata / Sersi | ₹7,500 – ₹9,000 / person |
| Kedarnath - Guptkashi | ₹9,500 – ₹11,500 / person |
| Full Char Dham Heli Package | ₹54,999+ / person (all inclusive) |
Chardham Yatra registration is mandatory since 2020. Daily pilgrim limits are enforced at all 4 Dhams. Register early - slots fill fast during peak season.
Go to registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in - Uttarakhand government's official Chardham registration portal. Free registration.
Register with your mobile number. You'll get an OTP to verify. Create your pilgrim profile with name, age, and photo.
Upload your Aadhar Card photo and a recent passport photo. For senior citizens and those with health conditions - upload a medical fitness certificate.
Select your preferred dates for each dham. Download your registration certificate. This is your entry pass - carry it at all checkpoints.
Wander Sky Registration Help: All our Chardham yatra packages include assistance with yatra registration. We guide you through the entire process - from portal login to certificate download. Just share your Aadhar details with us after booking and we handle the rest.
Two of the four dhams require trekking. Here's the exact distance for each, plus driving distances from Haridwar.
Moderate fitness is needed for the Yamunotri and Kedarnath treks. Regular walking practice for 4–6 weeks before the yatra helps significantly. Pony, palki (palanquin), and porter services are available at both trek points for an extra charge if you can't walk the full distance.
For pilgrims who can't trek, the Helicopter package skips both treks entirely. Mules and palkis are also available at Yamunotri and Kedarnath. We recommend a doctor's fitness check before booking if you have heart, lung, or joint conditions - altitude above 3,000m adds extra strain.
Our flagship 12-day Chardham tour at ₹27,999 from Haridwar/Rishikesh. Full details available on booking.
Check-in, Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri or Parmarth Niketan.
Via Mussoorie, Kempty Falls. Enter the Yamuna valley.
14 km trek to Yamunotri. Surya Kund hot spring. First dham of four.
Prakateshwar Cave. Beautiful Bhagirathi river valley.
Gangotri temple. Source of the Ganga. Bhagirathi river dip.
Long scenic drive. Tehri Dam. Devprayag, Rudraprayag.
Gaurikund hot spring. 18 km trek. Evening aarti at the Jyotirlinga.
Brahm Muhurta aarti. Trek back to Guptkashi.
Chopta "Mini Switzerland". Joshimath Narsingh Temple. Vishnuprayag.
Tapt Kund. Badrinath evening aarti. India's last village.
300 km return. Devprayag, Panch Prayag. Final Ganga Aarti.
Breakfast, checkout. Jai Char Dham! Safe journey home.
All our packages start from Haridwar or Rishikesh. Here's how to get here from major cities.
Delhi se Haridwar 230 km hai (4–5 hrs by road or 4 hrs by Shatabdi Express). Haridwar pahuncho aur wahan se Wander Sky ka tour start hota hai. Delhi pickup bhi arrange ho sakti hai.
Mumbai se nearest train ya flight Haridwar tak hai. Haridwar-Dehradun Express runs from Mumbai. Alternatively fly to Dehradun airport - 54 km from Haridwar. Then join our tour.
Haridwar se shuru karna sabse easy hai. Directly Har Ki Pauri se Ganga Aarti karke agle din yatra shuru ho sakti hai. Closest pickup point for our tours. Day 1 = Haridwar arrival.
Bangalore se Dehradun ya Delhi flight available hai. Dehradun airport se Haridwar 54 km hai. Alternatively, Bangalore to Haridwar Dehradun Express bhi run karti hai (36+ hrs).
Pune, Hyderabad ya Ahmedabad se Dehradun/Delhi tak flight aur phir Haridwar tak road ya train. Wander Sky help karta hai travel planning mein - complete door-to-door coordination available.
Kolkata se Dehradun ya Delhi tak direct flights available hain. Dehradun se Haridwar sirf 54 km hai. Train option: Kolkata-Dehradun Express bhi chalti hai, journey time 30+ hrs.
Detailed guides to help you prepare for the most sacred pilgrimage of your life.
The Chardham Yatra is considered one of the most spiritually powerful journeys a Hindu can undertake in their lifetime.
Hindu scriptures say that a pilgrim who completes the Chardham Yatra is freed from the cycle of birth and death (moksha). The journey cleanses sins from this life and past lives.
Yamunotri (Yamuna), Gangotri (Ganga), Kedarnath (Shiva - Jyotirlinga), and Badrinath (Vishnu - Char Dham). Each represents a divine aspect of the universe.
In the 8th century, Adi Shankaracharya revived these four shrines and established the Chardham pilgrimage circuit. He attained samadhi at Kedarnath in 820 AD.
You stand at the origins of the Yamuna (Yamunotri) and Ganga (Gangotri) - the two most sacred rivers of India. This is a connection to the divine that few experiences can match.
Glaciers, alpine meadows, roaring rivers, and peaks soaring above 7,000m. The Uttarakhand Himalayas at their most untouched. The journey is as much about nature as it is about God.
From elderly grandparents (helicopter option) to children and young trekkers - Chardham Yatra has options for everyone. It is India's most inclusive pilgrimage journey.
Sabhi zaroori sawaal ke jawab - before you book your sacred Chardham pilgrimage.
Chardham Yatra 2026 ke liye Yamunotri aur Gangotri dham Akshaya Tritiya ke din khulte hain (April-May 2026), aur Kedarnath-Badrinath 2-3 din baad khulte hain. Exact dates Mahashivratri (Feb-March 2026) par announce hote hain. Yatra November tak (Bhai Dooj ke aas-paas) chalti hai.
Wander Sky ke Chardham yatra packages 2026 mein: Budget ₹11,500, Standard ₹19,999, Deluxe ₹25,999, Premium 12-day ₹27,999, Helicopter ₹54,999+, Chardham Bike Tour ₹34,999. Sab mein accommodation + breakfast + dinner included hai. 5% GST extra. Per person prices hain, triple sharing basis par.
May-June aur September-October Chardham yatra ke best months hain. July-August monsoon ki wajah se avoid karna chahiye - landslide risk hota hai. May-June mein weather pleasant hota hai par crowd zyada hota hai. September-October mein crowd kam, weather stable hota hai - Wander Sky inn dono periods mein tours run karta hai.
Kedarnath helicopter ticket Phata/Sersi se approximately ₹7,500-9,000 per person (return) hota hai, aur Guptkashi se ₹9,500-11,500. IRCTC heliyatra.irctc.co.in official booking portal hai. Wander Sky ka complete helicopter package (all 4 dhams, luxury hotel, VIP darshan included) ₹54,999 se start hota hai. Advance booking 3-6 months pehle zaroori hai.
Uttarakhand Char Dham ke 4 sacred places: (1) Yamunotri - Yamuna river origin, Uttarkashi, 3,293m, 14km trek; (2) Gangotri - Ganga river origin, Uttarkashi, 3,048m; (3) Kedarnath - Lord Shiva Jyotirlinga, Rudraprayag, 3,583m, 18km trek; (4) Badrinath - Lord Vishnu Dham, Chamoli, 3,133m. Traditional yatra order Yamunotri → Gangotri → Kedarnath → Badrinath.
Yamunotri trek Janki Chatti se 14 km hai. Kedarnath trek Gaurikund se 18 km hai (ya helicopter option available hai). Gangotri aur Badrinath temple tak gaadi se directly pahuncha ja sakta hai, koi trek nahi. Pony, palki aur porter services bhi dono trek points par available hain.
registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in par free registration karein. Mobile OTP se account banao, Aadhar Card + photo upload karo, preferred dates select karo, certificate download karo. Wander Sky ke package mein registration guidance included hai. Daily pilgrim limits hain - advance registration essential hai, especially May-June peak season mein.
Standard Chardham yatra 10-12 din leti hai Haridwar/Rishikesh se. Helicopter package se sirf 4-5 din mein complete ho jati hai. Budget package 5 din ka hota hai jo kam dhams cover karta hai ya fast-paced hota hai. Aap apni availability ke hisaab se package choose kar sakte hain.
Haan, senior citizens ke liye helicopter package best option hai jo trek avoid karta hai. Doctor se fitness check karwana zaroori hai. Wander Sky helicopter package mein VIP darshan, luxury hotels aur dedicated escort included hai. 70+ age ke pilgrims ne successfully complete kiya hai - humare reviews mein dekh sakte hain.
Chardham Yatra Package (car/Tempo) - family-friendly, senior citizens ke liye, comfortable, multiple budget options ₹11,500-₹54,999. Chardham Bike Tour (Royal Enfield, ₹34,999) - adventure seekers ke liye, fit riders, 12 days, all 4 dhams + Chopta Tungnath trek included. Dono packages May-October chalte hain. Family ke saath aao to car package, adventure chahiye to bike tour.
Sirf Kedarnath darshan ke liye Wander Sky ka 4-day Kedarnath Yatra Package ₹9,999 mein available hai. Rishikesh/Haridwar se start, 18km trek ya helicopter option, 3 nights hotel + meals + transport included. Yeh budget pilgrims ke liye best value hai. Badrinath + Kedarnath dono ke liye Badri Kedar Bike Tour (₹19,999) ya Do Dham Package (₹11,500) hai.
6 package options from ₹11,500 to ₹54,999. 2026 opening dates & registration help included. Budget group tour to luxury helicopter yatra - we have the perfect Char Dham package for you.
Budget · Standard · Deluxe · Helicopter - All Options Available · ₹11,500 to ₹54,999