Char Dham Yatra (Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath) is Uttarakhand's most sacred pilgrimage. The circuit is best done May to June or September to October (temples close in winter). A full Char Dham circuit from Delhi takes 11–14 days by road. Route: Delhi → Yamunotri → Gangotri → Kedarnath → Badrinath → Delhi (approx. 1,600 km round trip). An SUV is mandatory for mountain terrain. EZPZ Taxi offers Char Dham Yatra packages with experienced hill drivers and overnight accommodation planning — call +91-9871121217 for a customised quote.
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The Char Dham Yatra covers four sacred shrines in the Uttarakhand Himalayas — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath — and is one of Hinduism's most important pilgrimages. EZPZ Taxi handles complete Char Dham circuits. Here's how to plan:
The Four Dhams
| Dham | Altitude | Distance from Haridwar | Open Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamunotri | 3,293m | 225 km (+ 6 km trek) | May–Nov |
| Gangotri | 3,048m | 245 km | May–Nov |
| Kedarnath | 3,583m | 225 km (+ 22 km trek/heli) | May–Nov |
| Badrinath | 3,133m | 295 km | May–Nov |
All four close for winter by October/November and reopen in April/May (exact dates announced annually).
Traditional Route: Yamunotri → Gangotri → Kedarnath → Badrinath
The yatra is done west to east (right to left of Uttarakhand), completing the circuit.
Recommended 10–12 Day Char Dham Itinerary by Taxi
| Day | Route | Night |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delhi → Rishikesh/Haridwar | Haridwar |
| 2 | Haridwar → Barkot (Yamunotri base) | Barkot |
| 3 | Trek to Yamunotri + return | Barkot |
| 4 | Barkot → Uttarkashi (Gangotri base) | Uttarkashi |
| 5 | Gangotri darshan + return | Uttarkashi |
| 6 | Uttarkashi → Guptkashi (Kedarnath base) | Guptkashi |
| 7 | Gaurikund → Kedarnath trek (22 km) or helicopter | Kedarnath/Guptkashi |
| 8 | Return from Kedarnath | Guptkashi |
| 9 | Guptkashi → Badrinath | Badrinath |
| 10 | Badrinath darshan + Mana village | Badrinath |
| 11 | Badrinath → Rishikesh | Rishikesh |
| 12 | Rishikesh → Delhi | Delhi |
EZPZ Taxi Char Dham Package
EZPZ Taxi provides dedicated Char Dham taxis — experienced hill drivers, full package pricing, vehicle with all mountain permits.
Contact: ezpztaxi.com | +91-9871121217 for custom pricing.
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