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<\/p>\nChar Dham Yatra is a journey of utter faith and belief, held by millions of followers of Hinduism. They embark on this religiously significant pilgrimage with a desire to see their God, who is originally located in the Devbhoomi of Uttarakhand.<\/p>\n
This guide covers in-depth information on the Char Dham route map that leads to the shrines. We hope to deliver all the necessary details about the duration, trek distance, highlights of the road, its condition, the circuit to be followed, and much more.<\/p>\n
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For better understanding, read this blog till the end.<\/p>\n
The most basic question that arises in the minds of devotees is which temples exactly are collectively called the Char Dham or the Chota Char Dham of Uttarakhand<\/a>.<\/p>\n This holy Circuit involves Kedarnath<\/a>, Badrinath<\/a>, Gangotri<\/a>, and Yamunotri<\/a>.<\/p>\n All of these are connected to different deities and hold great relevance in Hindus culture.<\/p>\n Yamunotri is the westernmost shrine and the first stop of the Char Dham Yatra. Situated at 3,293 m in Uttarkashi district, it is the source of the Yamuna river and home to the Yamunotri Temple dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. The last motorable point is Janki Chatti, from where a 6 km trek leads to the temple.<\/p>\n Gangotri is the second stop of the Char Dham Yatra, situated at 3,200 m in Uttarkashi district. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Ganga (also called Bhagirathi here) and is directly accessible by road \u2014 no trek is required. The actual source of the Ganga, known as Gaumukh, lies 19 km further up the trail.<\/p>\n Gangotri <\/strong><\/td>\n Kedarnath is the third and most challenging stop of the Char Dham Yatra. Located at 3,583 m in Rudraprayag district, it is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva<\/a>. Gaurikund is the last point accessible by road, and from there a 20 km trek (post-2013 new route) leads to the temple.<\/p>\n Badrinath is the final and most revered stop of the Char Dham Yatra. Located at 3,133 m in Chamoli district on the banks of the Alaknanda river, it is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Unlike Kedarnath and Yamunotri, Badrinath is directly accessible by road right up to the temple gates.<\/p>\n1.\u00a0 Yamunotri Route Map<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Distance of Yamunotri from Delhi:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\n Travel <\/strong><\/td>\n Distance <\/strong><\/td>\n Time Taken <\/strong><\/td>\n Transportation Mode<\/strong><\/td>\n Major Highlights <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Delhi – Haridwar <\/strong><\/td>\n 240 km<\/td>\n 6-7 hours<\/td>\n Train\/ Government bus\/ Private Vehicle<\/td>\n Har ki Pauri, the mesmerizing beauty of the foothills of the Himalayas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Haridwar – Barkot <\/strong><\/td>\n 175 km<\/td>\n 5-6 hours<\/td>\n Rental Car\/ Taxi\/ Bus<\/td>\n Scenic views of the valley, snow-clad mountain peaks, pine forests, Yamuna river<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Barkot – Janki Chatti <\/strong><\/td>\n 45 km<\/td>\n 1 hours 30 mins<\/td>\n Shareable Jeeps\/ Cabs<\/td>\n Lush forests, stunning scenery of the Himalayan landscapes, hot springs, numerous waterfalls<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Janki Chatti – Yamunotri <\/strong><\/td>\n 5-6 km<\/td>\n 4-5 hours<\/td>\n Trek<\/td>\n Rock gardens, huge meadows, glaciers, cascading waterfalls, dense forests<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Road Conditions:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Gangotri Route Map<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n Travel<\/strong><\/td>\n Distance <\/strong><\/td>\n Time Taken <\/strong><\/td>\n Transportation <\/strong><\/td>\n Major Highlights <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Yamunotri – Uttarkashi <\/strong><\/td>\n 124 km<\/td>\n \u00a04-5 hours<\/td>\n Jeep\/ Bus\/Pvt. Vehicle<\/td>\n River Valleys, diverse flora, and fauna, breathtaking beauty, snow-covered peaks, Rhododendrons<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Uttarkashi – <\/strong><\/p>\n 97 km<\/td>\n 4.5 hours<\/td>\n Jeep\/ Bus\/ Pvt Vehicle<\/td>\n Uttarkashi town, Raithal village, Harshil, majestic charm of the waterfalls, and valleys, the charming Himalayas in the backdrop<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Road Conditions:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Kedarnath Route Map<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n Travel <\/strong><\/td>\n Distance <\/strong><\/td>\n Time Taken<\/strong><\/td>\n Transportation <\/strong><\/td>\n Major Highlights <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Gangotri – Rudraprayag <\/strong><\/td>\n 270 km<\/td>\n 8.5 hours<\/td>\n Jeep\/ Bus<\/td>\n Harsil Valley, Apple Orchards, Confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini Rivers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Rudraprayag – Gaurikund <\/strong><\/td>\n 74 km<\/td>\n 4-5 hours<\/td>\n Jeep\/ Bus<\/td>\n Katyayani Temple, Sonprayag, hot spring in Gaurikund and the Gauri temple<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Gaurikund – Kedarnath <\/strong><\/td>\n 16 km<\/td>\n 6-7 hours<\/td>\n Trek<\/td>\n Ancient Hanuman Mandir, Water stream, Meetha Paani Waterfall, Snow peaks, Jungle Chatti, Bhairavnath Temple, Sankaracharya Statue, Bheem Shila<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Road Conditions:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Badrinath Route Map<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n Travel <\/strong><\/td>\n Distance <\/strong><\/td>\n Time Taken<\/strong><\/td>\n Transportation <\/strong><\/td>\n Major Highlights <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Gaurikund – Rudraprayag <\/strong><\/td>\n 74 km<\/td>\n 4-5 hours<\/td>\n Jeep\/ Bus\/ Private Vehicle<\/td>\n Katyayani Temple, Sonprayag, hot spring in Gaurikund and the Gauri temple<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Rudraprayag – Badrinath <\/strong><\/td>\n 151 Km<\/td>\n 7-8 hours<\/td>\n Taxi\/ Cab<\/td>\n Alaknanda and Mandakini confluence, beautiful en-route vistas, Vishnuprayag,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Road Conditions:<\/strong><\/h3>\n