Char Dham Yatra 2025: Complete Guide to Routes, Costs & Travel Tips

Plan your spiritual journey to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath & Badrinath with Mayilon Holidays.

Mayilon Holidays

6/24/20252 min read

The Char Dham Yatra is one of the most sacred pilgrimages in India, taking devotees through the majestic Himalayas to four divine sites: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. Whether you're seeking spiritual cleansing or simply want to witness the beauty of the mountains, the Char Dham Yatra 2025 offers a life-changing experience.

Here’s your complete travel guide for Char Dham Yatra 2025, including route options, estimated costs, weather tips, and how to plan it stress-free.

🛕 What is Char Dham?

The term “Char Dham” means "four abodes" of God in the Himalayas. The pilgrimage follows this route:

  1. Yamunotri – Origin of River Yamuna

  2. Gangotri – Origin of River Ganga

  3. Kedarnath – Sacred temple of Lord Shiva

  4. Badrinath – Shrine of Lord Vishnu

📍 Route Map & Travel Flow

Most pilgrims start from Haridwar, Rishikesh, or Dehradun and follow this route:

Haridwar → Barkot → Yamunotri → Uttarkashi → Gangotri → Guptkashi → Kedarnath → Badrinath → Rishikesh

  • Total distance: ~1,600–1,800 km

  • Duration: 10 to 14 days (by road)

  • Altitude: Up to 3,600 meters (Kedarnath)

🗓️ Best Time to Visit in 2025

  • Opening Dates (Tentative):

    • Yamunotri & Gangotri: April 30, 2025

    • Kedarnath: May 2, 2025

    • Badrinath: May 4, 2025

  • Ideal Travel Window: May to mid-June & September to October
    (Avoid July–August due to heavy monsoons and landslides)

💰 Estimated Cost of Char Dham Yatra (2025)

Travel Type Duration Approx Cost per Person

Group Tour (Road) 10–12 Days ₹25,000 – ₹35,000

Private Tour 10–12 Days ₹45,000 – ₹70,000

Helicopter Package 2–3 Days ₹1,85,000 – ₹2,50,000

👉 Includes transportation, stay, food, permits, and guide.

🚁 Helicopter Tour Option (VIP Darshan)

Short on time or traveling with senior citizens? Helicopter packages offer quick and comfortable access:

  • Route: Dehradun → Yamunotri → Gangotri → Kedarnath → Badrinath → Dehradun

  • Duration: 2–3 days

  • Includes: Darshan, Palki, Priority Puja, Hotel stay

Advance booking is strongly advised — especially in May/June.

🧳 Essential Packing Checklist

✅ Woolen clothing (even in summer)
✅ Comfortable walking shoes
✅ Raincoat/Umbrella (for June–September)
✅ Medicines & personal toiletries
✅ Identity proof (Aadhar/Passport)
✅ Dry snacks & water bottles
✅ Torchlight & power bank
✅ Oxygen spray/can (for seniors or altitude-sensitive travelers)

⚠️ Travel Tips for 2025 Yatris

  • 🔹 Registration is mandatory: Do it via the Uttarakhand Tourism Portal

  • 🔹 Book hotels and transport well in advance

  • 🔹 Acclimatize slowly — avoid rushing to high altitudes

  • 🔹 Carry cash — network/ATMs are limited in some areas

  • 🔹 Avoid overexertion and follow your guide’s advice

🛫 Char Dham Packages by Mayilon Holidays

At Mayilon Holidays, we offer customized and group packages with all essentials covered:

  • ✅ Hotel stays & meals

  • ✅ Reliable transport

  • ✅ VIP Darshan / Helicopter booking

  • ✅ 24/7 on-tour assistance

  • ✅ Optional Palki/Doli for senior citizens

Special Group Departures from Chennai, Bangalore, Coimbatore & Hyderabad Available!

📞 Ready to Start Your Divine Journey?

Book your Char Dham Yatra 2025 now and ensure peace of mind on this once-in-a-lifetime trip.

📅 Limited slots available for May & June 2025
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