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    Chota Char Dham
    Hindu
    Uttarakhand, North India
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    Chota Char Dham

    The four Himalayan abodes of Uttarakhand — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath.

    Stops
    4
    Duration
    12 days
    Best season
    May, June, September, October
    Est. per person
    ₹45,000

    About this circuit

    The Chota Char Dham is the most revered Himalayan pilgrimage, covering the four holy shrines of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath in Uttarakhand. Tradition dictates the yatra begin at Yamunotri and proceed clockwise. It involves high-altitude travel, moderate treks and darshan at temples that open only during the summer months. Helicopter services are available at each dham for elderly or time-constrained pilgrims.

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    Sequenced stops (4)

    1

    Yamunotri

    Uttarakhand

    2 days

    Source of the sacred Yamuna river

    6 km trek from Janki Chatti. Opens on Akshaya Tritiya.

    Darshan timings: 6:30 AM – 12:00 PM · 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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    2

    Gangotri

    Uttarakhand

    2 days

    Origin of the holy Ganga

    Motorable to Gangotri town at 3,100m.

    Darshan timings: 6:15 AM – 2:00 PM · 3:00 PM – 9:30 PM
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    3

    Kedarnath

    Uttarakhand

    One of the 12 Jyotirlingas — Lord Shiva

    16 km trek from Gaurikund; helicopter from Phata/Guptkashi.

    Darshan timings: 4:00 AM – 3:00 PM · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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    4

    Badrinath

    Uttarakhand

    Abode of Lord Vishnu, one of Char Dham of India

    Motorable town at 3,300m. Tapt Kund hot spring bath is customary.

    Darshan timings: 4:30 AM – 1:00 PM · 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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