The Chardham Yatra is a sacred pilgrimage that takes you through four holy sites in the Indian state of Uttarakhand: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. Here's a suggested itinerary for the Chardham Yatra, starting from Haridwar and Rishikesh:
Day 1: Arrival in Haridwar
Arrive in Haridwar, one of the holiest cities for Hindus, located on the banks of the Ganges River.
Visit Har Ki Pauri, a sacred ghat where devotees gather for the Ganga Aarti ceremony in the evening.
Explore the temples and ashrams of Haridwar.
Overnight stay in Haridwar.
Day 2: Rishikesh Sightseeing
Travel to Rishikesh, a spiritual town known as the "Yoga Capital of the World."
Visit the famous Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula suspension bridges.
Explore the ashrams and temples along the banks of the Ganges.
Attend the Ganga Aarti ceremony at Triveni Ghat in the evening.
Overnight stay in Rishikesh.
Day 3: Rishikesh to Yamunotri
Depart from Rishikesh to Yamunotri, the source of the Yamuna River, located in the Garhwal Himalayas.
Reach Janki Chatti, the base camp for the trek to Yamunotri, and commence the trek or take a pony or palanquin ride.
Visit the Yamunotri Temple, dedicated to Goddess Yamuna, and take a holy dip in the hot water spring (Surya Kund).
Return to Janki Chatti and drive back to Barkot for overnight stay.
Day 4: Barkot to Gangotri
Depart from Barkot to Gangotri, the origin of the River Ganges and one of the Char Dhams.
Visit the Gangotri Temple, dedicated to Goddess Ganga, and take part in the evening Aarti ceremony.
Explore the picturesque surroundings and the Bhagirathi River.
Overnight stay in Gangotri.
Day 5: Gangotri to Kedarnath
Depart from Gangotri to Kedarnath, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and a revered Hindu pilgrimage site.
Reach Gaurikund, the base camp for the trek to Kedarnath, and commence the trek or take a helicopter ride (optional).
Visit the Kedarnath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, and pay homage to the deity.
Overnight stay in Kedarnath.
Day 6: Kedarnath to Badrinath
Depart from Kedarnath to Badrinath, one of the most important Char Dhams and the abode of Lord Vishnu.
Visit the Badrinath Temple, dedicated to Lord Badri (Vishnu), and take a holy dip in the Tapt Kund.
Explore other attractions in Badrinath, such as Mana Village, Vyas Cave, and the Saraswati River.
Overnight stay in Badrinath.
Day 7: Badrinath to Rishikesh/Haridwar
Depart from Badrinath and drive back to Rishikesh or Haridwar.
Depending on your departure schedule, you can explore more of Rishikesh or Haridwar or transfer to the airport/railway station for your onward journey.
This itinerary offers a spiritual journey through the sacred sites of the Chardham Yatra, allowing you to seek blessings and immerse yourself in the divine atmosphere of Uttarakhand's Himalayan region.