Every year the Chardham Yatra begins on the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya and this year from May 10 the doors of Kedarnath, Yamunotri and Gangotri have been opened and the doors of Badrinath Dham have been opened from May 12.
You can know how to do the journey where to stay during the journey and how to arrange your stay, when to go for Chardham Yatra from where to start the journey, how many days the Chardham Yatra will take and in what way you can complete the Chardham Yatra.Where to take a helicopter for Kedarnath and how to book it, this information will also be given to you.
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How to Start Your Journey
first of all let’s talk about how you will start your journey. To start the Chardham Yatra, you first have to reach Haridwar from your city because the Chardham Yatra begins from Haridwar. You can reach Haridwar by bus, train or flight from any city in India.
Reaching Haridwar by Bus
If you want to reach Haridwar by bus, you will get daily buses from Delhi, Haryana, Punjab or Uttar Pradesh. The distance from Delhi to Haridwar is 240 km and from Delhi’s Kashmiri Gate you get buses for Haridwar. The ticket ranges from ₹50 to ₹500 per person. The bus takes about 6 hours to reach Haridwar.
Reaching Haridwar by Train
If you want to reach Haridwar by train, then you can come directly to Haridwar Railway Station. You will find direct train facilities to Haridwar Railway Station from many major cities of India.
Reaching Haridwar by Flight
And if you want to reach Haridwar by flight, then you can come by flight to Dehradun’s Jolly Grant Airport or Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Airport. The distance from Jolly Grant Airport to Haridwar is about 40 km, from where you get buses and taxis for Haridwar.
Stay in Haridwar / Accomodation Of Haridwar
Once you reach Haridwar early in the morning, you can arrange your stay. In Haridwar, you will find hotels, dharamshalas, ashrams, and dormitories which you can see from the bus stand to Har Ki Pauri Ghat. Hotels are available from ₹500 to ₹6000, dharamshalas from ₹200 to ₹1000 and dormitories from ₹200 to ₹250 per person. But I recommend you to arrange your stay near Har Ki Pauri Ghat. Hotels around Har Ki Pauri Ghat are available from ₹600 to ₹1000.
Registration for Yatra
Before starting the journey you must do the registration. Pilgrims must register online or offline. You can do this registration online on the official website of the Uttarakhand Tourism Department. Or you can do it offline in Haridwar. The office is walking distance from Haridwar Railway Station and Bus Stand.
Travel Options from Haridwar
you have many options to start Chardham Yatra from Haridwar. It depends on how many members you are and what your budget is. You can travel by bus, mini bus, tempo traveller or taxi. You can also book a package tour from any travel agency. IRCTC also organizes package tours for Chardham Yatra, which are budget-friendly and convenient.i you want to know the time taken for you to reach use our Travel Time Calculator Tool. If you want a comfortable journey with family or friends, you can book a package tour from Haridwar or book a personal vehicle.
Vehicle Charges from Haridwar
The rent for vehicles for Chardham Yatra from Haridwar is charged per day and prices go up or down depending on the dates. You can book these in advance online or book on the same day in Haridwar so that you can start your journey on time the next day.
Stay During the Journey
You can also stay in hotels of Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN) during the journey, for which you can do advance booking. Or you can arrange your stay directly on the way wherever you like. Both options are available.
Duration of Chardham Yatra
The most important thing is that it will take about 9 to 10 days to complete this entire journey. In this time, you will do darshan of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath, along with visiting tourist places like Rishikesh, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Kempty Falls, Lakhamandal, Uttarkashi, Harsil, Tehri Dam, Joshimath, and Devprayag. use our tool for calculating the Budget for this tour using our Travel Budget Planner Tool
Overview Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Starting Point | Haridwar |
| Best Time | May to October (Starts Akshaya Tritiya) |
| Duration | 9–10 Days |
| Dhams Covered | Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath |
| Transport Options | Bus, Taxi, Tempo Traveller, Helicopter, Private Vehicle |
| Stay Options | Hotels, Dharamshalas, Ashrams, GMVN Guest Houses |
| Registration | Mandatory (Online/Offline) |
| Helicopter Services | From Guptkashi, Sersi, Fata |
| Major Tourist Spots | Rishikesh, Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Joshimath, Harsil, Lakhamandal, Kempty Falls |
FAQs
Q1. What is the date of Chardham Yatra 2025?
Chardham Yatra shall begin on the 10 th of May, 2025 at Kedarnath, Yamunotri and Gangotri, and on 12 th of May 2025 at Badrinath.
Q2. What is the number of days that Chardham Yatra needs?
The entire Chardham yatra is approximately 9 to 10 days, which includes travelling, darshan and local sightseeing.
Q3. And what is the starting point of Chardham Yatra?
The pilgrimage begins at Haridwar, then the pilgrims move towards Yamunotri, the first dham.
Q4. What is the way of booking a helicopter to Kedarnath?
Guptkashi, Sersi and Fata offer helicopter services. It is advisable to do advance booking via official websites.
Q5. Is Chardham Yatra obligatory to be registered?
Yes, it is obligatory to be registered online on the web of the Uttarakhand Tourism or offline in Haridwar.