National Char Dham Yatra, Trekking Cum Training Expedition – 2026

Char Dham refers to four sacred sites: 1️⃣ Yamunotri - Goddess Yamuna 2️⃣ Gangotri - Goddess Ganga 3️⃣ Kedarnath - Lord Shiva (Northernmost Jyotirlinga) 4️⃣ Badrinath - Lord Vishnu (where Vishnu meditated)

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Itinerary

State: Uttarakhand

Location: Rishikesh

Duration: 10N/11D

Valid Age: 18 – 60

Support Contact: 01145999000

Reporting Point: Bharat Mandir Dharamshala, Mayakund, Chandreshwari Road, Opp Nirmal Ashram Hospital, Rishikesh

 
Overview

🌄 Char Dham Yatra Registration

To visit Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath, you must register for the Yatra e-Pass on the Tourist Care Portal:

🌐 Register here

📅 Important: Registration is mandatory for the scheduled dates according to your reporting date.

📞 Program Coordinator: YHA INDIA – 01145999000, 01145999015

🏞️ About Char Dham:

Char Dham refers to four sacred sites:

1️⃣ Yamunotri – Goddess Yamuna

2️⃣ Gangotri – Goddess Ganga

3️⃣ Kedarnath – Lord Shiva (Northernmost Jyotirlinga)

4️⃣ Badrinath – Lord Vishnu (where Vishnu meditated)

📝 Important Note:

Group will only depart if Minimum participants are more than 10 otherwise only 100% program fees will be refundable or you

can utilize as a credit shell in any National Program organised by National Office

  1. Yatra e-Pass is compulsory for all pilgrims.
  2. Register on the Devasthanam board website and carry the e-pass during your journey.
  3. Contact us for any support needed.
 
Participate Information

How to Join Char Dham Yatra:

  1. Register online at www.yhaindia.org & pay ₹26,000/-
  2. Payment options: Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card
  3. After payment, an Admit Card will be generated.
  4. Carry Admit Card2 passport-sized photos, & ID proof when reporting. 📑💳🆔
 
Day Wise Schedule

DAY 1 Reporting at 3:00 PM (RISHIKESH)

Address: Bharat Mandir Dharamshala, Mayakund, Chandreshwari Road, Opp Nirmal Ashram Hospital, Rishikesh.

After HI Tea Orientation & Training about Char Dham Yatra at 4:00 pm and after that participants can join the famous Ganga Aarti at triveni ghat in the evening.

DAY 2 Travel from Rishikesh to Barkot (178 km Approx 8-9 hrs)

Day 3 After breakfast and packed lunch, travel from Barkot to Janki Chatti (45 KM 1-2 hrs) by bus.

Trek from Janki Chatti to Yamunotri Temple and Return Janki Chatti (up and down 12 KM).

Travel from Janki chatti to Barkot and after taking evening tea move towards Uttarkashi. Dinner and night stay at Uttarkashi.

Day 4 After breakfast, travel from Uttarkashi to Gangotri Temple (99 KM Approx 6 – 7 hrs).

Visit Temple and nearby places and return back to Uttarkashi. Dinner and night stay.

DAY 5 After breakfast, travel from Uttarkashi to Guptkashi (213 KM Approx 10 – 11 hrs).

Dinner and night stay in Guptkashi.

DAY 6 After breakfast and Packed Lunch, travel from Guptkashi to Gaurikund (30 KM 1 – 2 hrs )

Trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath ( 16 KM ) Visit Kedarnath Temple and nearby Places.

Night stay and Dinner in Kedarnath.

DAY 7 After breakfast, trek( 16 KM ) from Kedarnath to Gaurikund.

Travel (30 km 1 – 2 hrs ) from Gaurikund to Guptkashi. Dinner and night stay at Guptkashi.

DAY 8 After breakfast, travel from Guptkashi to Badrinath Temple (196 KM approx 9 – 10 hrs)

Dinner and Night Stay at Badrinath Youth Hostel.

DAY 9 After breakfast, Visit to Mana village

The First village of India was declared by Govt. of India and explore Badrinath and return back to Badrinath Youth Hostel. Dinner and Night Stay at Badrinath Youth Hostel.

DAY 10 After breakfast from Badrinath to Rishikesh by bus.

On the way you can see panch prayag (1-Vishnuprayag, 2-Nandprayag,3- Karnprayag,4-Rudraprayag and 5- Devprayag) After completing Char Dham Yatra you will be awarded by certificate of completion.

DAY 11 Checkout after breakfast 10:00 A.M.

 
Facts

📝 How to Join the Char Dham Yatra:

  1. Online Registration: Visit www.yhaindia.org and pay ₹26,000/-
  2. After payment, an Admit Card will be generated. Carry this along with:
  3. 2 passport-sized photos
  4. ID proof
  5. YHAI Membership is mandatory for all participants.

🔑 What to Bring Along:

  1. Trekking shoesSocks (4 pairs), Gloves (2 pairs)
  2. Trousers (lightweight, quick-dry), T-shirtsWoolensJacket
  3. Wind CheaterRaincoat/PonchoSweaterWoolen cap
  4. Rucksack (small), Torch (with spare cells), Water bottle
  5. Plate, Lunch boxSpoonTowelBoroline/Vaseline
  6. Personal medicines (Crepe Bandage, Paracetamol, Azithromycin, etc.)
  7. Face mask, shield & sanitizer

🚨 Safety & Security:

  1. Our staff ensures your safety, but YHAI is not liable for accidents or illnesses.
  2. Follow COVID-19 guidelines (mask, social distancing).

🚫 Important Notes:

  1. No smoking, alcohol, or narcotics allowed.
  2. Vegetarian meals will be provided.
  3. Accommodation is in dormitories or shared rooms.
  4. Stay must be within YHAI accommodation for the program duration.
  5. Follow an environment-friendly approach – don’t litter.
  6. Burning wood and carrying non-biodegradable materials is prohibited.
  7. Separate accommodation for males & females.

📝 E-Pass:

  1. Mandatory for all pilgrims
  2. Register at Char Dham e-Pass
  3. COVID-19 Medical Certificate required.
  4. Behavior: Maintain a friendly attitude. Misbehavior may result in removal from the program.

🧳 Important Guidelines for Char Dham Yatra:

  1. Asymptomatic travelers don’t need a COVID-19 negative report, but symptomatic ones must get tested.
  2. E-pass is for Temple visit only. No sightseeing or trekking allowed.
  3. Follow COVID-19 advisories and maintain hygiene (sanitize, wash hands).
  4. Elderly (60+) & children (under 10) should avoid temple visits.

For more details and updates, please refer to Char Dham Yatra Guidelines.

📞 Contact YHAI for assistance: 01145999000, 01145999015

 
Cancellation Policy

✅ Cancellation Method:

1️⃣ Participants booked online will do online cancellation minimum 10 days prior to your reporting date.

2️⃣ Participants booked offline will inform their cancellation by email to 📧 trekking@yhaindia.org minimum 10 days prior to your reporting date.

⚠️ Only cancellation done as per above method will be eligible for credit shell/refund. The below cancellation policy will however not be applicable if the request reaches short of 10 days prior to the reporting date and shall not be eligible for credit shell/refund.

📜 Cancellation Policy:

The Participant, who cancels the programme by serving request minimum 10 days prior to his/her reporting date as per above terms and conditions of “Cancellation Method”, is eligible to get the credit shell or refund as follows:

(a) Credit Shell:-

✔️ In case you are unable to join the programme due to any reason, you will get a 100% Credit Shell of the participation fees which will be valid till 31st December 2026.

✔️ If the next programme opted by you is cheaper, you may use the balance amount in any of the Trek till Dec 2026.

✔️ If the next opted programme is costlier, the trekker has to pay the differential amount.

⛔ Program opted using the Credit Shell cannot be cancelled again.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 You may transfer your seat to your family members and friends also. The seats thus transferred cannot be retransferred or cancelled.

🎯 The credit shell can only be used in booking of adventure programs organised by YHAI. The credit shell will not be used in taking memberships and hostel bookings.

OR

(b) Refund:-

💵 Participants can opt for a 50% refund instead of 100% credit shell if they wish to. The conditions of “Cancellation Method” will be the same as mentioned above. The participant has to inform either offline or online minimum 10 days prior to his reporting date. If the request reaches short of 10 days prior to the reporting date the refund request shall not be considered.

📝 Note: If any program will be cancelled due to 🌪️ Natural Calamity / 🏛️ Government Restriction / ❌ Cancellation of Permission or any other reasons, YHAI will be accountable only for program fees and not other expenses which participants have made for joining the program. In these circumstances the decision for participation fees will be considered by the YHAI and will be bound to all.

From 26,000.00

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