Char Dham is the collective name of four famous sites named Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath situated among the great Himalayan region. Visiting these sites fills one’s heart with tranquility and also provides an opportunity for adventure.
Breif Description Of The Program: Char Dham is the collective name of four famous sites named Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath situated among the great Himalayan region. Visiting these sites fills one’s heart with tranquility and also provide an opportunity for adventure.
Each of these four sites is devoted to a specific deity. Yamunotri is dedicated to the Goddess Yamuna; it is believed that a bath in the waters of the Yamuna protects the devotee from untimely death. Gangotri is dedicated to the Goddess Ganga. Kedarnath is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is also a part of the Panch Kedar. It is the northernmost Jyotirlinga. Badrinath is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. According to Mythology, Lord Vishnu meditated here while his consort Lakshmi took the form of a berry (Badri) tree to offer him shade.
The Char Dham yatra is an enjoyable but quite grueling journey but the scenic beauty of the mountains solemnly provides strength to the individuals as they proceed towards their destination.
Mandatory for Participant : Yatra E-Pass is compulsory for all pilgrims, Pilgrimages have to register on Devsthanam board website https://www.badrinath-kedarnath.gov.in and carry the e-pass during the travel. You may contact us for any support required.
Uttarakhand Govt. SOP for Char Dham Yatra
First and Second Dose of Vaccine is Mandatory for participants.
Day Wise Schedule:
Day 1 : RReporting 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.
What Participants Should Bring: Normal Trekking Shoes.
Sandal or Chappal.
Socks 4 (2 Woolen· & 2 Cotton) Pair and Gloves 2 pair
Trousers (Light weight, jeans, cargo preferably quick dry).
Inner Garments (as per requirement).
Cotton T-shirts (Full and Heavy woolens and Jacket.
Wind Cheater (Upper· & Lower with hoods, preferable water repelled).
Rain Coat/ Set/poncho, Sweater. And Woolen Cap.
Sun Glass (Polarized will be best).
Rucksack small size.
Torch (With spare cells).
Water Bottle.
Plate, Bowal Glass or Tamlar, Mug Lunch Box leak proof and spoon (For Packed Lunch).
Towel, Boroline, Vaseline, Sun protection Cream.
Medicine (As per your personal requirement, which you regularly use at home and Crepe Bandage 4in*1, Micropore tape 1/2inch*1, Bandaids, Cough lozenges/ Kanthil or other, Vicks Vaporub, Cold cream, Clotrimazole cream and powder, Paracetamol*10 Mupirocin cream, Diclofenac gel, Lopamide*10, Azithromycin and Electral).
Masks, face shield and Sanitizer·
How To Join: Members desirous of joining this Char dham Yatra may apply online through Website: www.yhaindia.org by paying requisite program fee Rs.26000/- We accept Net Banking, Debit Card and Credit Card payment on www.yhaindia.org for online Payments.
After a successful transaction, an Admit Card will be generated. Participants have to carry an admit Card, Two passport size photographs and I D proof at the time of reporting at International Youth Hostels New Delhi.
YHAI Membership is mandatory for attending any of the YHAI Program.
Importatnt Notes:
1) Please read carefully the details before booking the programme.Please confirm your e-pass
2) Participant need to carry covid-19 medical certificate
3) If a participant returns in between the programme, he/she may come back on his/her own expenses.
4) E-Pass is Mandatory.
Behavior during program: Participants are expected to behave cordially with each other and staff. Any misbehavior/harassment will be a cause for check-out from camp and also being blacklisted from further YHAI camps.
Certificates: Participants, who successfully complete the trek and abide by the discipline of the program, will be awarded certificates.
Important Guidelines for Char Dham Yatra: https://badrinath-kedarnath.gov.in
Online registration of Char Dham Yatra. Download e-Pass for Char Dham Yatra General Terms Conditions for the Yatra e-Pass.
Yatra E-Pass is compulsory for all pilgrims, Pilgrimages have to register on Devasthanam board website and carry the e-pass during the travel
Asymptomatic persons travelling to Uttarakhand for any of the Char Dhams or all of the Char dham yatra does not require Covid-19 negative report.
In case of any pilgrim /tourist found with any of the Covid-19 symptoms, then Covid Test is mandatory.
Applying through Uttarakhand Char Dham Devasthanam Management Board official website. (www.badrinath-kedarnath.gov.in).
All kind of documents which is uploaded in the portal must be carried original during whole yatra.
This e-Pass is valid only for the Darshan at Temple during the visit to the Shrine.
If the pilgrim feels any symptoms related to CORONA Virus like- breathlessness, cough, fever should avoid visiting to Shrine or not to apply for e-pass.
Once the pilgrims have visited to the temple, Yatra e-pass will be null and void.
The local contact person/ Sponsor/ travel agency shall also be responsible for the visit of the pilgrim to the Shrine, on behalf of Yatra e-pass has applied.
Applied Yatra e-pass will be only for to visit the shrine and can’t be used as to visit any other places nearby & tracking except Temple.
Pilgrims should avoid meeting elder persons (above 60 years) and minors (below 10 years) during their visit to Shrine.
During the visit at Shrine pilgrims should follow the COVID-19 advisories of central/state government as amended by time to time. Such as social distancing and wearing of mask etc.
During the visit to shrine if the pilgrim feels any symptoms like breathlessness, cough, and fever should immediately contact to the administration authority near Shrine.
Pilgrims should wash their hand and foot with soap before entering to the Temple.
Pilgrims will be provided hand sanitizer to sanitize their hands at the entrance of the Temple.
Pilgrims are strictly advice not to touch any Idols, during the visit to temple.
Pilgrims are also need to upload ID Proof, Photo of applicant, and Medical Document such as chronic disease or had gone through quarantine period under COVID 19 Guidelines or had COVID-19 positive history. Mention if there is any travel history from other state to Uttarakhand since last one month. (If Applicable)
Temple authority keeps all right reserved, to amend the guidelines without any prior notice, and also can refuse to enter any pilgrims in the temple premises.
Any False information provided while applying yatra e-Pass and travelling to shrine will result in legal action as per Epidemic Diseases (control) act & other criminal acts.
Note: The above guidelines are given by Devasthanam Board for Char Dham Yatra or for individual Yatra. The above gridlines are subject to change without prior notice. We are just providing the information to the pilgrims and tourists. For latest guidelines do contact the local authorities.
Safety & Security: Extensive and painstaking preparations have gone into the Planning of your safety. Our field staff and experienced camp leaders have been visiting the area to check all details. While every care has been taken to ensure safety. The Youth Hostels Association of India cannot be held responsible for any accident, Illness and such other unforeseen eventualities.
Certificates: Participants, who successfully complete the trek and abide by the discipline of the program, will be awarded certificates.
Additional Notes:
1. Smoking, use of alcohol and narcotics of any description is strictly prohibited during the course of the program.
2. Simple Vegetarian food will be provided.
3. Accommodation will be provided in dormitories or sharing rooms as per the availability.
4. Stay other than YHAI accommodation is not allowed for the entire duration of the programm.
5. This is an environment friendly program, Do not litter any wrappers or spoil the trial in any Way. In case you find any wrapper, plastic bag or anything left by participants on the way.
Please carry the same with you and deposit at the base camp.
6. Burning of wood during campfire is strictly prohibited. Import of any bio Non- degradable
Material in Uttarakhand is an offence
7. Please follow the government guidelines regarding COVID-19
8. Male & female separate Accommodation.
Prior e-Pass is mandatory for Yatra https://registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in/signin.php
Pilgrims can Register and download e-Pass from portal & visit the shrines https://registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in/signin.php
Cancellation Method :
1) Participants booked online will do online cancellation minimum 10 days prior to your reporting date.
2) 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:-
1) 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 December 2024.
2) If the next programme opted by you is cheaper, you may use the balance amount in any of the Trek till Dec 2024.
3) If the next opted programme is costlier, the trekker has to pay the differential amount.
4) Program opted using the Credit Shell cannot be cancelled again.
5) You may transfer your seat to your family members and friends also. The seats thus transferred cannot be retransferred or cancelled.
6) 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.