Char Dham Yatra
Guided pilgrimage journeys from Bhutan to India's holiest sites, with a lhotsham-speaking tour leader and daily family updates throughout.
A 12-day, 11-night pilgrimage covering Vrindavan, Badrinath and Kedarnath, travelling overland from Phuentsholing via Bagdogra and Delhi, with a lhotsham-speaking tour leader for the full journey.
Trip Highlights
- Darshan at Badrinath and Kedarnath
- Vrindavan's Banke Bihari, ISKCON and Prem Mandir
- Lhotsham-speaking tour leader for the full journey
Ideal for: First-time Char Dham pilgrims, Families travelling with elders
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Phuentsholing – Bagdogra – Delhi – Vrindavan
Depart Phuentsholing, fly Bagdogra to Delhi, then travel onward to Vrindavan.
Phuentsholing → Bagdogra → Delhi → Vrindavan
Day 2: Vrindavan Parikrama
Parikrama Marg on foot, boating on the Yamuna, and darshan at Nidhivan and Rangnath temples.
Vrindavan
Day 3: Vrindavan Darshan
Darshan at Premanand Maharaj’s ashram, Banke Bihari, Radha Vallabh, ISKCON, a Vaishno Devi and Chhota Char Dham replica, and Prem Mandir.
Vrindavan
Day 4: Barsana and Govardhan
Visit Barsana, Krishna’s Janmabhoomi, Govardhan, and Nandgaon.
Barsana → Govardhan → Nandgaon
Day 5: Early Departure to Badrinath
An early morning start for a full-day mountain journey (roughly 500km, 12–14 hours) — the road beyond Rudraprayag is not driven after dark, so this is a long day on winding hill roads before reaching Badrinath for the night.
Nandgaon → Badrinath
Altitude: ~3,100m
Day 6: Badrinath Darshan and Mana Village
Darshan at Badrinath, followed by a visit to Mana village.
Badrinath → Mana
Altitude: ~3,200m
Day 7: Badrinath – Sonprayag
Travel from Badrinath to Sonprayag.
Badrinath → Sonprayag
Day 8: Sonprayag – Gaurikund – Kedarnath Trek
Trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath.
Sonprayag → Gaurikund → Kedarnath
Altitude: ~3,580m
Day 9: Kedarnath Darshan – Return to Sonprayag
Darshan at Kedarnath, then trek back via Gaurikund to Sonprayag.
Kedarnath → Gaurikund → Sonprayag
Day 10: Rishikesh and Haridwar
Travel to Rishikesh and Haridwar for sightseeing.
Rishikesh → Haridwar
Day 11: Haridwar Darshan – Delhi
Darshan at Haridwar, then travel to Delhi.
Haridwar → Delhi
Day 12: Delhi – Bagdogra – Phuentsholing/Samtse
Fly Delhi to Bagdogra, then return overland to Phuentsholing or Samtse.
Delhi → Bagdogra → Phuentsholing
What's Included
- Phuentsholing pickup
- Onward transport per itinerary
- Accommodation (twin/triple sharing)
- Breakfast and dinner
- Lhotsham-speaking tour leader for the full journey
- On-ground local assistance
- General darshan and group rituals
- Basic travel insurance
- First-aid support
- Daily family update — photo, status, videos and live sessions to a designated family contact
- Char Dham registration and permit assistance where applicable
- Round-trip flights (Bagdogra – Delhi sector)
- Photographer
- Boating and ropeway where applicable
- Sightseeing per itinerary
What's Excluded
- Lunch
- Personal expenses and shopping
- Pony, palki or helicopter charges where used by choice
- Insurance cover beyond the basic policy included
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions
Booking Policy
Minimum 3 travellers per booking. A solo traveller may join a scheduled group departure, sharing a room with another same-gender solo traveller, or taking a private room for a modest extra cost.
Daily Family Updates
Every traveller on a guided tour has one designated family contact abroad who receives a daily update — a photo, a short status message, and where connectivity allows, a video or a brief live check-in.
Recent Journey Photos
March 2026 Char Dham Group
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FAQs
Is a solo traveller welcome?
Yes — paired with a same-gender solo traveller on a scheduled departure, or a private room for a modest extra cost.