Snow-covered Garhwal Himalaya peaks along a trekking trail in Uttarakhand

About Chardham Yatri

A Local Uttarakhand Team for Your Char Dham Yatra

We plan the roads, rooms and paperwork so your journey to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath stays focused on darshan.

Who We Are - Chardham Yatri

Chardham Yatri is a travel planning and assistance service run from Dehradun by people who were born in the Garhwal hills. Many of us first walked the Kedarnath trail as children with our own families, and today we help pilgrims from across India and abroad make the same journey with less worry.

We arrange vehicles, hotels and day-by-day itineraries for the four dhams, guide you through the official registration process, and stay in touch while you are on the road. We are a private company, not a government body, and we follow the rules set by the Uttarakhand government for every yatra season.

New to the yatra? Start with our Char Dham Yatra planning guide or read the most common questions pilgrims ask us.

Our Mission

Honest Planning for a Safe Pilgrimage

The Himalayan roads are beautiful but unforgiving. Our job is to give every yatri clear facts, a realistic plan and a reliable local contact, and to keep them away from the fake agents who target pilgrims each season.

Our Vision

We want the Char Dham Yatra to feel calm, not chaotic. That means no last-minute surprises on cost, no overloaded schedules that leave elderly parents exhausted, and no promises we cannot keep. When a trip is planned honestly, pilgrims can give their full attention to prayer, and the hill communities who host them benefit too.

What We Stand For

  • Responsible travel that respects fragile mountain ecosystems
  • Working with local drivers, hoteliers and homestay families
  • Keeping Pahadi customs and temple traditions at the centre of the trip
Kedarnath Temple with the Himalayan range behind it

What We Do

Char Dham Yatra Services We Offer

Char Dham & Do Dham Trips

Itineraries for all four shrines or a shorter Kedarnath–Badrinath circuit, paced around road conditions and your group's stamina.

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Hotels & Stays

Rooms near Guptkashi, Sonprayag, Barkot, Uttarkashi and Joshimath, picked so the next day's drive or trek starts early.

Browse hotels →

Taxis & Local Transport

Hill-route sedans, SUVs and tempo travellers from Haridwar, Rishikesh or Dehradun, driven by people who drive these roads every season.

Plan your route →

Registration Help

A walkthrough of the Uttarakhand government's mandatory yatri registration, so your documents and dates are right first time.

Read the guide →

Village Stays

Nights with Garhwali families, home-cooked mandua roti and jhangora kheer, and a slower look at mountain life between darshans.

Explore village tours →

Harshil Valley & Treks

Add-on days in Harshil, Chopta or Auli for travellers who want apple orchards, meadows and quiet trails after the pilgrimage.

Discover Harshil →

How It Works

How We Plan Your Yatra

  1. 1

    Tell us your plan

    Share your dates, starting city, group size and which dhams you want to visit, by call or WhatsApp.

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    Get a clear itinerary

    We send a day-by-day route with drive times, night halts and an itemised cost, with nothing hidden.

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    Register officially

    You complete the government yatri registration yourself, and we help you check every detail before submitting.

  4. 4

    Travel with support

    A local coordinator stays reachable throughout the trip for route changes, delays or anything unexpected.

Why Travel With Us

Mountain Know-How, Professional Service

Local roots help us plan routes that work in real mountain conditions. Read more about why pilgrims choose us.

We Live Here

Our team grew up in Garhwal. We know which stretches close after heavy rain and which dhabas open before sunrise.

Checked Stays

We only suggest hotels and homestays we have visited ourselves, and we match them to your budget, not ours.

Mountain-Ready Vehicles

Vehicles are serviced before the season, and drivers are chosen for their hill experience, not just their licence.

Weather-Aware Plans

We track IMD alerts and road updates daily and move your schedule early, rather than leaving you stuck at a landslide.

Safety Built In

Buffer days, acclimatisation stops and medical-checkpoint reminders are part of the plan, especially for older travellers.

Families & Groups

From two-person trips to large group tours, we plan rooms, seating and pony or palki bookings around the people travelling.

Support on the Road, Not Just at Booking

A Coordinator You Can Reach

Call or message our team at any hour during your trip. Someone who knows the route will answer, day or night.

Daily Route & Weather Checks

Monsoon landslides and sudden snowfall can close roads for hours. We watch conditions each morning and re-plan halts before you hit a blockage.

Help in an Emergency

We keep contacts for hospitals, health posts and SDRF units along the route, and help you reach them quickly. See our Char Dham safety tips.

Pilgrims travelling by road on the Char Dham route in Uttarakhand

Our Policies & Official Booking Information

Kedarnath Helicopter Tickets: Please Read

  • Chardham Yatri does not sell, issue or guarantee helicopter tickets of any kind.
  • Helicopter seats for the Char Dham Yatra are sold only on the government-authorised IRCTC Heliyatra website.
  • No private agent, travel company or individual is permitted to sell these tickets directly. Offers of "confirmed quota" seats are a scam.

Mandatory yatri registration:

registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in

Official helicopter booking:

heliyatra.irctc.co.in

⚠️ Watch out for look-alike websites, unknown agents and WhatsApp messages offering tickets.

What We Can Help You With

  • Explaining how the official heli booking process works
  • Checking your yatri registration details before you submit
  • Information on authorised helipads and road routes
  • Day-by-day itinerary planning for your group
  • Hotels and local taxis, subject to seasonal availability
  • On-ground guidance and support while you travel

Our Payment Policy

  • We never ask for an advance or booking deposit.
  • We do not collect any money before your yatra begins.
  • Payment is taken only after the yatra has started, and only through Chardham Yatri's official contact channels.

🚫 If anyone asks you for an advance in our name, it is fraud. Please report it to us.

Full details: Payment Policy · Cancellation & Refund Policy · Grievance Redressal

Our Transparency Promise

  • We never promise "guaranteed" tickets
  • We make no claims of government or VIP quotas
  • Zero advance payment, every time
  • Information taken only from official sources
  • Straight answers, even when the answer is "no"

Disclaimer

Helicopter seats, fares and schedules are set by licensed operators under government regulation. Chardham Yatri offers guidance only and has no control over availability, pricing or seat allocation.

Meet Our Team

The People Behind Our Success

Our team consists of passionate individuals from Uttarakhand who are dedicated to sharing our culture with the world.

Shivam Bisht

Shivam Bisht

Founder & CEO

Born and raised in Uttarakhand, passionate about showcasing our rich cultural heritage and creating memorable pilgrimage experiences.

Sakshi Anthwal

Sakshi Anthwal

Marketing Head

Expert in traditional Pahadi customs and wedding ceremonies, ensuring authentic cultural experiences.

Adarsh Thapliyal

Adarsh Thapliyal

Travel Operations

Specializes in seamless travel logistics and ensuring comfortable journeys for all pilgrims.

Ajay

Ajay

Operations Head

Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth execution of all pilgrimage packages and services.

10+

Years Experience

25K+

Happy Pilgrims

100%

Local Team

24/7

Support

Questions About Chardham Yatri

Where is Chardham Yatri based?

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Our office is near ISBT in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Most of our trips start from Dehradun, Haridwar or Rishikesh, and we can arrange pick-ups from Jolly Grant Airport and the railway stations.

Do I have to pay in advance to book with Chardham Yatri?

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No. We never ask for an advance. Payment is collected only after your yatra has started, and only through our official contact channels. Anyone demanding an advance in our name is not part of our team.

Can Chardham Yatri book Kedarnath helicopter tickets for me?

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No. Kedarnath helicopter tickets are sold only through the IRCTC Heliyatra portal. We can explain the booking process and plan your road and hotel arrangements around your heli slot, but we do not sell or guarantee tickets.

Is Char Dham Yatra registration mandatory?

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Yes. Every pilgrim must register on the Uttarakhand government's official registration and tourist care portal before starting the yatra. Registration is free, and we guide you through it step by step.

More answers on our Char Dham Yatra FAQ page, or contact our team to start planning.

Google Reviews

See why travelers trust Chardhamyatri for their Char Dham Yatra, Kedarnath Yatra, and Do Dham tour packages. Read genuine customer experiences about our reliable services, comfortable travel arrangements, and smooth pilgrimage support.

Vikash Singh, traveler from Bihar, India
Vikash Singh·Bihar, India
5

The Char Dham Yatra was a life-changing experience. The team's attention to detail and spiritual guidance made our journey truly memorable.

Pragati Veer, traveler from Mumbai, India
Pragati Veer·Mumbai, India
5

As a solo female traveler, I was initially hesitant, but the team made me feel completely safe and comfortable. The journey to Kedarnath was spiritually enriching.

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Trusted & Verified Char Dham Travel Agency

Chardham Yatri is a Dehradun-based, government-registered tour operator. You can check our listings and guest reviews on the platforms below before you book.

Real trips, real yatris

See our yatras before you book

On YouTube and Instagram we post guest feedback and videos from our Char Dham, Do Dham and Harshil Valley trips, straight from the road. Follow along to see how our trips actually run.

Guest feedback: first day of the Do Dham Yatra in Rishikesh

Delhi → Harshil Valley weekend tour, every Friday