Chardham Yatra follows a fixed clockwise route through Uttarakhand’s Himalayas, starting from Haridwar or Rishikesh and covering about 1,600 km total. The sequence visits Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath, with some treks required.
Standard Route
- Haridwar → Barkot (220 km, 7 hrs) → Yamunotri (36 km drive + 7 km trek).
- Barkot → Uttarkashi (100 km, 4 hrs) → Gangotri (100 km, 4 hrs).
- Uttarkashi → Guptakashi/Rudraprayag (180 km, 7-8 hrs) → Kedarnath (74 km drive to Sonprayag + 16-20 km trek).
- Guptakashi → Joshimath → Badrinath (around 230 km, 8-10 hrs).
- Badrinath → Rudraprayag → Rishikesh/Haridwar (320-470 km return).
Distance Table
| Segment | Distance | Time (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Haridwar-Barkot | 220 km | 7 hours |
| Barkot-Yamunotri | 36 km + trek | 2 + 5 hours |
| Uttarkashi-Gangotri | 100 km | 4 hours |
| Rudraprayag-Kedarnath | 74 km + trek | 7 + 7 hours |
| Kedarnath-Badrinath | 230 km | 10 hours |
| Badrinath-Haridwar | 320 km | 10-12 hours |
Roads mix highways and narrow hill paths; helicopter options cut time for treks. For your Uttarakhand content, emphasize clockwise order and registration checks at entry points.
