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Char Dham Yatra (Four Sacred Temples).
The holiest road trip in Hinduism — four sacred temples at the source of India's holiest rivers. Opened May-October only.
Char Dham Yatra (Four Sacred Temples)
The holiest road trip in Hinduism — four sacred temples at the source of India's holiest rivers. Opened May-October only.
Highlights
Logistics
Start Haridwar. SUV mandatory. Kedarnath requires 14km trek (helicopter alternative ₹6,000). Roads close Nov-Apr (snow). Check SDRF advisories.
Day by Day
Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri.
Lakshman Jhula. Devprayag confluence.
Base for Kedarnath.
14km trek or helicopter. Temple darshan evening.
Return to Guptkashi.
Via Joshimath. Badrinath temple evening.
Mana village (last before Tibet). Vasudhara Falls.
Return route.
Transfer towards Gangotri.
Gangotri temple. Gaumukh glacier trek optional.
Via Barkot. Long drive.
6km trek each way. Hot springs. Char Dham complete.
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