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
If you want to explore more about the Chardham yatra, you may Return to Char Dham Guide.
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
