Definition
What is Chardham Yatra?
The Four Sacred Shrines of Uttarakhand — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath & Badrinath
Chardham Yatra is a Hindu pilgrimage covering four sacred temples — Yamunotri (3,291 m), Gangotri (3,048 m), Kedarnath (3,583 m), and Badrinath (3,133 m) — all located in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, India. The yatra is traditionally completed from west to east, beginning at Yamunotri and ending at Badrinath. It is one of the most sacred pilgrimages in Hinduism, believed to cleanse sins and grant moksha (liberation).
1st Dham
Yamunotri
Altitude: 3,291 m · Source of River Yamuna
2nd Dham
Gangotri
Altitude: 3,048 m · Source of River Ganga
3rd Dham
Kedarnath
Altitude: 3,583 m · Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva
4th Dham
Badrinath
Altitude: 3,133 m · Abode of Lord Vishnu
Quick Facts — Chardham Yatra from Uttar Pradesh
- What is Chardham Yatra: A pilgrimage to four temples — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath — in Uttarakhand's Garhwal Himalayas.
- Starting point: Haridwar. All UP pilgrims board the Yatra taxi here after arriving by train or bus.
- Distance from UP cities to Haridwar: Lucknow ~340 km (7–8 hrs train) · Agra ~230 km (4–5 hrs) · Varanasi ~650 km (overnight) · Prayagraj ~500 km · Mathura ~210 km (4 hrs).
- Duration: 10 Days 9 Nights (standard). 12-day version recommended for senior citizens or those wanting a slower pace.
- Cost: Starting from ₹25,000 per person (group of 6–7 in Innova Crysta, 10 Days 9 Nights). Train/bus to Haridwar is extra.
- Best months: May–June and September–October. July–August should be avoided due to landslide risk.
- Yatra registration: Mandatory at registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in. We handle this for all our pilgrims at no extra charge.
- Contact: +91-8057146497 | tourventureindia@gmail.com
From Uttar Pradesh
Chardham Yatra from Uttar Pradesh — Why Choose Tour Venture India?
How UP Pilgrims Typically Reach Haridwar
Pilgrims from western UP — Agra, Mathura, Aligarh, Meerut — can reach Haridwar in 4–5 hours by train and start the Yatra the same evening. Those from central and eastern UP — Lucknow, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Gorakhpur — usually take an overnight train and reach Haridwar by morning. Either way, we are at Haridwar station to receive you. Many UP families prefer to spend the first night in Haridwar, attend the Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri, and leave for Barkot the next morning fully settled.
Why a Haridwar-Based Operator Makes All the Difference
Several Lucknow and Varanasi travel agents offer Chardham packages — but most of them hand your group over to a Haridwar contact once you arrive. We are that Haridwar contact, except we work directly with you from the start. No commission layers, no middlemen. You speak to us when you book, and you travel with our own vehicles and drivers. Our team has personally driven the Chardham circuit over 200 times since 2013 and knows the route in every condition — which matters on mountain roads where things can change quickly.
Expert Note: Chardham Yatra registration is mandatory since 2024. Pilgrims must register at registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in (official Uttarakhand Govt portal) before visiting each dham. Tour Venture India assists all our pilgrims with free registration as part of every package we offer. For official tourism info visit uttarakhandtourism.gov.in.
Opening Dates & Key Facts
Chardham Yatra Opening Dates from Haridwar
Temple Opening & Closing Dates — All 4 Dhams
Temples open on Akshaya Tritiya (late April) each year and close in October–November.
Chardham Yatra temple opening dates, closing dates, and altitude from Haridwar
| Dham |
Opening Date |
Closing Date |
Altitude |
| Yamunotri | Late April | November (Diwali) | 3,291 m |
| Gangotri | Late April | November (Diwali) | 3,048 m |
| Kedarnath | Early May | November (Bhaidooj) | 3,583 m |
| Badrinath | Mid May | November (Vijay Dashami) | 3,133 m |
Best Time to Start from Haridwar: Depart Haridwar on or after 27 April so you reach Barkot/Janki Chatti before Yamunotri opens in late April. May–June and September–October are ideal months. Avoid July–August (monsoon, landslide risk).
Packages from Haridwar
Our Pilgrimage Tour Packages from Uttar Pradesh — Options
4 Dham, Teen Dham, Do Dham & Ek Dham Yatra from Uttar Pradesh
4 Dham Yatra Package
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Yamunotri · Gangotri · Kedarnath · Badrinath
10 Days 9 Nights
Starting from ₹40,000/person
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Teen Dham Yatra Package
Yamunotri · Gangotri · Kedarnath or Badrinath
8 Days 7 Nights
Starting from ₹20,000/person
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Do Dham Yatra Package
Kedarnath · Badrinath
6 Days 5 Nights
Starting from ₹15,000/person
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Ek Dham Yatra Package
Kedarnath · Badrinath · Gangotri
3–4 Days
Starting from ₹8,000/person
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Day by Day Plan
Chardham Yatra Itinerary from Uttar Pradesh — 10 Days 9 Nights
Complete Day-Wise Route: Haridwar (Start) → Yamunotri → Gangotri → Kedarnath → Badrinath → Haridwar
Day 1: Haridwar → Barkot (220 km · ~7 hrs)
Pickup from Haridwar railway station / hotel. Drive via Rishikesh, Chamba, Uttarkashi to Barkot. Check-in hotel. Evening visit to Har Ki Pauri for Ganga Aarti.
Day 2: Barkot → Yamunotri → Barkot
Drive to Janki Chatti (40 km). Trek 6 km to Yamunotri Temple (3,291 m) — 1st Dham darshan. Cook rice in Surya Kund hot spring. Return to Barkot.
Day 3: Barkot → Uttarkashi (100 km · ~4 hrs)
Drive to Uttarkashi. Visit Vishwanath Temple. Overnight stay at Uttarkashi.
Day 4: Uttarkashi → Gangotri → Uttarkashi
Drive to Gangotri (100 km · 3,048 m) — 2nd Dham darshan. Visit Ganga temple, Surya Kund, Bhairon Ghati. Return to Uttarkashi.
Day 5: Uttarkashi → Guptkashi (220 km · ~8 hrs)
Long drive via Tehri, Devprayag, Srinagar to Guptkashi. This is the base for Kedarnath Yatra. Overnight rest.
Day 6: Guptkashi → Kedarnath (trek or helicopter)
Drive to Sonprayag → Gaurikund (shared jeep). Trek 16 km to Kedarnath (3,583 m) or take helicopter from Phata/Sirsi. — 3rd Dham darshan. Overnight at Kedarnath.
Day 7: Kedarnath → Badrinath (200 km)
Trek down from Kedarnath. Drive via Rudraprayag, Karanprayag, Chamoli to Badrinath. En route see Nandprayag and Vishnuprayag confluences.
Day 8: Badrinath Darshan
Badrinath Temple darshan (3,133 m) — 4th Dham. Visit Mana Village (last Indian village before Tibet), Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, Saraswati River. Tapt Kund bath before darshan.
Day 9: Badrinath → Rudraprayag (160 km)
Begin return journey. Drive via Chamoli, Karnaprayag, Rudraprayag. Overnight stay at Rudraprayag.
Day 10: Rudraprayag → Haridwar (190 km · ~5 hrs)
Drive via Devprayag, Rishikesh to Haridwar. Drop at Haridwar railway station / hotel. Chardham Yatra from Haridwar complete — Jai Badri Vishal!
What's Included & Excluded
AC Taxi, Hotel, Meals, Registration Help & 24/7 Support Included
Included
AC Taxi (Round Trip)
Haridwar to Haridwar, full trip
Hotel (9 Nights)
Twin/double sharing, all dhams
Breakfast & Dinner
Daily meals included
Toll & Parking
All toll taxes and parking charges
Yatra Registration Help
Char Dham registration assistance
24/7 Support
Trip support throughout the journey
Excluded
Train/Flight Tickets
To/from Haridwar
Kedarnath Helicopter
Optional, can be arranged
Pony / Palanquin
At Yamunotri & Kedarnath
Entry Fees
Temple entry & monument fees
GST (5%)
Applicable on package cost
Personal Expenses
Tips, shopping, laundry
Choose Your Vehicle
Vehicle Options for the Char Dham Sacred Circuit
Ertiga, Innova, Innova Crysta & Tempo Traveller — All AC, Own Fleet
All our vehicles are well-maintained, AC, and driven by experienced hill drivers who know every mountain stretch on the pilgrimage route. We maintain our own fleet — no third-party vehicles, no surprises.
Vehicle options, seating capacity and best use for Chardham Yatra from Haridwar
| Vehicle |
Capacity |
Best For |
Price |
| Maruti Ertiga | 6 Pax | Small families, couples | Call for Price |
| Toyota Innova | 7 Pax | Families, most popular | Call for Price |
| Innova Crysta | 7 Pax | Premium comfort, seniors | Call for Price |
| Tempo Traveller | 9–14 Pax | Groups, cost effective | Call for Price |
Prices are per person based on sharing.
Contact us for exact quote based on your group size and dates.
Why Choose Us
Best Char Dham Tour Operators for Uttar Pradesh Pilgrims
Haridwar-Based, Registered & Trusted Since 2013 — 4.9 ★ Google Rating, 5,000+ Pilgrims
Pilgrims from UP often book through local agents who then subcontract the work to operators in Haridwar. That chain adds cost and removes accountability. With Tour Venture India, you deal directly with the Haridwar-based team that will actually run your Yatra — same phone number before, during, and after the trip. Our drivers know every dham, every road condition, and every temple entry system. And if something changes on the route — weather, road block, overcrowding at a dham — you hear from us immediately, not after the fact.
Based in Haridwar
Local office, on-ground support throughout Yatra
4.9 Google Rating
5,000+ happy pilgrims, verified reviews
Own Fleet of Vehicles
Well-maintained AC vehicles, experienced hill drivers
Family & Senior Specialist
Special arrangements for elderly pilgrims
Trusted Since 2013
GST registered, certified Chardham tour operator
24/7 Trip Support
Always reachable during your Yatra
Travel Guide
How to Reach Haridwar from Uttar Pradesh for Chardham Yatra
By Train, Bus / Car, or Air — Uttar Pradesh to Haridwar Routes
Haridwar is well-connected from all major UP cities. Your journey time depends on which part of UP you are travelling from:
By Train
Agra/Mathura: 4–5 hrs direct. Lucknow: 7–8 hrs (Lucknow Mail, Shatabdi). Varanasi/Prayagraj: overnight ~12–14 hrs. Gorakhpur: overnight via Lucknow. Most trains arrive at Haridwar Junction — we pick you up there.
Free Haridwar station pickup in all packages
By Bus / Car
UP Roadways Volvo AC buses run from Lucknow, Agra, and Mathura to Haridwar. Self-drive from western UP cities (Agra, Mathura, Aligarh) is also practical — NH58 is a smooth highway. Parking at Haridwar can be arranged through us.
Haridwar bus stand pickup available
By Air
Flying from Lucknow or Varanasi to Dehradun's Jolly Grant Airport (35 km from Haridwar) is the fastest option for eastern UP pilgrims. Alternatively, fly to Delhi and take the Shatabdi Express to Haridwar (4.5 hrs). We arrange pickup at either airport.
Jolly Grant Airport pickup included
Tip for UP pilgrims: If you are coming from Varanasi or Prayagraj, your overnight train reaches Haridwar early morning. Use that first day to rest, explore Har Ki Pauri, and attend the evening Ganga Aarti at 7 PM. We arrange accommodation close to the ghat. Pilgrims from western UP can take a morning train and be at the ghat by evening — no overnight journey needed. Whichever route you take, arriving a day early makes the Yatra much more relaxed.
Yatra Preparation
What to Carry for the Char Dham Pilgrimage
Packing List: Documents, Clothing, Medical Kit & Essentials
Pack light — mountain roads require minimal luggage. Here is a practical packing list based on our 13 years of experience guiding pilgrims on the Char Dham sacred yatra:
Essential Documents
- Aadhaar Card / Voter ID (original + 2 copies)
- Chardham Yatra Registration printout
- Health / Medical certificate (if 60+)
- Emergency contact card (carry in pocket)
- Travel insurance documents
Clothing
- Warm woollen jacket / fleece (Kedarnath gets very cold)
- Waterproof raincoat / poncho
- Comfortable trekking shoes (non-slip sole)
- Light cotton clothes for lower altitude stops
- Warm socks, gloves, woollen cap
Medical Kit
- Diamox (altitude sickness tablet — consult doctor)
- Disprin / paracetamol for headache
- ORS sachets for dehydration
- Personal prescription medicines (10-day supply)
- Knee support bandage (for Kedarnath trek)
Other Essentials
- Walking stick / trekking pole
- Water bottle (1 litre — refill at springs)
- Sunscreen SPF 50+ and sunglasses
- Energy bars / dry fruits for trek
- Torch / headlamp with extra batteries
Physical Fitness: Chardham Yatra involves high altitude (up to 3,583 m at Kedarnath). Pilgrims with heart disease, BP, diabetes, or respiratory issues should consult a doctor before booking. The Kedarnath trek is 16 km (round trip 32 km) — we recommend pony or helicopter for senior citizens and those with joint problems.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions — Chardham Yatra from Uttar Pradesh
Cost, Duration, Best Time, Travel from Uttar Pradesh & More
What is the total cost of Chardham Yatra from Uttar Pradesh?
The package cost (Haridwar to Haridwar, 10 Days 9 Nights) starts from ₹25,000 per person for a group of 6–7 in Innova Crysta. This covers AC taxi, hotel, breakfast and dinner, toll, parking, and Yatra registration help. Train tickets from your UP city to Haridwar are extra — budget ₹500–₹1,500 depending on your city and train class. Optional Kedarnath helicopter is ₹4,000–₹8,000 per person one way. Call +91-8057146497 for a quote based on your group size.
How many days does Chardham Yatra take from UP cities?
The Chardham circuit is 10 Days 9 Nights from Haridwar. Add your travel time from your UP city: from Agra or Mathura it is 1 extra day (morning train, reach Haridwar same evening). From Lucknow add 1 day. From Varanasi or Prayagraj, the overnight train means you lose 1 night but gain the morning arrival. Total trip from home and back: 11–13 days depending on your departure point.
Which train is best from Lucknow / Varanasi to Haridwar?
From Lucknow: Lucknow Mail and several express trains reach Haridwar in 7–8 hours. From Varanasi and Prayagraj: overnight trains (12–14 hours) arrive at Haridwar by early morning — this works well as you can rest on the train and be ready to start the Yatra after a morning rest. From Agra and Mathura, multiple daily trains reach Haridwar in 4–5 hours. We arrange station pickup at Haridwar Junction — just WhatsApp your arrival time and train number.
Is Kedarnath helicopter available? How do we book it from UP?
Yes. Kedarnath helicopters operate from Phata, Sirsi, Guptkashi, and Agastyamuni. Booking is done on the official portal heliservices.uk.gov.in — slots open early and fill up within hours. We assist all our pilgrims with helicopter booking as part of our service, at no extra fee. The fare is approximately ₹4,000–₹8,000 per person one way. Book at least 2–3 months in advance for popular travel dates.
Which vehicle is best for a large family group from UP?
UP families often travel in groups of 8–15 people. For groups of 9–14, the Tempo Traveller is ideal — more space, lower per-person cost, and easier for elderly members to board. For groups of 6–7, the Innova Crysta is the most comfortable option on mountain roads. We can also arrange two vehicles for larger groups, which gives more flexibility on the route.
When is the best time to do Chardham Yatra from UP?
May and the first half of June are best — temples have just opened, weather is pleasant, and crowds are manageable in early May. September and October are excellent too — post-monsoon skies are clear and roads are in good condition. Avoid July and August completely: Uttarakhand mountain roads become dangerous during heavy monsoon, and landslides are common. The temples open around 29 April and close in October–November.
Are senior citizens from UP able to do Chardham comfortably?
Absolutely. We have extensive experience with senior citizen groups from UP. The key arrangements are: helicopter for Kedarnath (skips the 16 km trek), pony or palki for Yamunotri, hotels as close as possible to temple entrances, and the 12-day itinerary that builds in proper rest time at each dham. Pilgrims with diabetes, BP, or heart conditions must get a fitness certificate from their doctor before the trip — this is checked at medical posts on the route. Carry all medicines for 12 days minimum.
Written & Verified By
Tour Venture India — Chardham Yatra Experts
Haridwar-based Char Dham Tour Operator serving Uttar Pradesh pilgrims · Registered with Uttarakhand Tourism Board · GST: 05AAXFT6496L1Z1
This page is written by the Tour Venture India team, based in Haridwar since 2013. Uttar Pradesh sends us one of the largest numbers of pilgrims each season — we understand the travel patterns, the train connections, the family group sizes, and the specific needs of UP pilgrims at each dham. Our team has completed the Chardham circuit personally over 200 times. Everything here — costs, train timings, helicopter booking, packing advice — comes from real, repeated experience on this route, not from a database or a copied template.
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