तीर्थ यात्रा
Choose a yatra, then move through registration, the road, each temple, the costs and the practical advice.
Choose a yatra
छोटा चार धाम यात्रा
Garhwal Himalaya, Uttarakhand
Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath are travelled in that order — west to east, following the old pilgrim sequence of the two rivers first, then Shiva, then Vishnu. Roads are mountain roads: distances are short, hours are long.
Circuit
Garhwal Himalaya, Uttarakhand
Season
Late April / early May to Diwali (shrines close for winter)
Days needed
10–12 days from Haridwar, 8 days at a fast pace, 2–3 days by helicopter
Start from
Haridwar or Rishikesh (rail and road head; nearest airport Dehradun–Jolly Grant)
Fees, timings and drive hours are indicative for the 2026 season and are set by the temple trusts and the state administrations. Confirm current rates, registration rules and road status before you travel.