Char Dham Yatra Routes from Haridwar - Shree Ram Tourism's
Here is a detailed Char Dham route map from Haridwar, including distance and travel sequence to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. This guide also covers inter-dham routes for a smooth pilgrimage experience.
Route: Haridwar → Barkot → Janki Chatti → Yamunotri
Distance: Haridwar to Yamunotri: ~220 km + 6 km trek
The journey begins from Haridwar to Barkot via Mussoorie or Rishikesh. From Barkot, drive to Janki Chatti, and then trek 6 km to reach the Yamunotri temple.
Route: Yamunotri → Barkot → Uttarkashi → Gangotri
Distance: ~180 km
Return from Yamunotri to Barkot and proceed to Uttarkashi. From there, drive towards Gangotri along scenic routes by the Bhagirathi River. Road conditions are good in summer.
Route: Gangotri → Uttarkashi → Guptkashi → Gaurikund → Kedarnath
Distance: ~280 km drive + 18 km trek
Return to Uttarkashi and travel to Guptkashi via Tehri. From Guptkashi, reach Sonprayag and Gaurikund. From Gaurikund, start an 18 km trek to reach Kedarnath.
Route: Kedarnath → Gaurikund → Guptkashi → Joshimath → Badrinath
Distance: ~230 km
Trek back to Gaurikund and drive to Joshimath via Rudraprayag and Karnaprayag. Continue towards Badrinath from Joshimath. This route is scenic but has narrow stretches, so drive carefully.
Route: Badrinath → Joshimath → Rudraprayag → Rishikesh → Haridwar
Distance: ~310 km
The final return journey takes you through beautiful valleys, small towns, and spiritual stops like Devprayag before reaching back to Haridwar.