The Char Dham Yatra route follows a fixed spiritual sequence in Uttarakhand. Pilgrims traditionally begin the journey from the west and move eastwards before heading north.
Traditional order of Char Dham Yatra:
Yamunotri
Gangotri
Kedarnath
Badrinath
Standard Starting Points for Char Dham Yatra
Most yatras begin from:
Haridwar
Rishikesh
Dehradun
These cities are well connected by rail, road, and air.
Char Dham Yatra Route by Road (Step-by-Step)
Day-wise common route:
Haridwar / Rishikesh → Barkot → Yamunotri
Yamunotri → Uttarkashi → Gangotri
Gangotri → Guptkashi / Sonprayag → Kedarnath
Kedarnath → Joshimath → Badrinath
Yamunotri Route Details
Barkot → Janki Chatti
Trek from Janki Chatti to Yamunotri (6 km)
Pony and palanquin options available
Gangotri Route Details
Uttarkashi → Gangotri
Fully motorable road
No trekking required
Kedarnath Route Details
Sonprayag → Gaurikund (road)
Gaurikund → Kedarnath (16 km trek)
Helicopter services available
Badrinath Route Details
Joshimath → Badrinath
Excellent road connectivity
Accessible by road
Char Dham Yatra Route Map Importance
Understanding the route helps pilgrims:
plan rest stops
manage altitude
avoid weather risks
reduce travel fatigue
Best Route Based on Travel City
From Delhi: Delhi → Haridwar → Char Dham
From Mumbai / Bangalore: Fly to Dehradun → road journey
From Ahmedabad / Pune: Train or flight to Haridwar / Dehradun
