Yatra Guide

Complete Char Dham Pilgrimage Guide for First-Time Visitors

By Garhwal Expeditions  |  Aug 2026
Complete Char Dham Pilgrimage Guide for First-Time Visitors

Everything you need to know about undertaking the sacred Char Dham Yatra — routes, registration, best stays, packing tips, and spiritual significance.


The Char Dham Yatra covers four holy shrines in Uttarakhand: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. Traditional Route Order: 1. Yamunotri (Origin of River Yamuna) 2. Gangotri (Origin of River Ganga) 3. Kedarnath (Lord Shiva Shrine) 4. Badrinath (Lord Vishnu Shrine) Recommended duration is 10 to 12 days by road or 2 to 4 days by helicopter.