Planning the Char Dham journey? This fully packed **10‑day itinerary** offers a day‑by‑day schedule for pilgrims looking to experience Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath at a comfortable yet spiritually enriching pace.

**Day 1**: Depart Delhi/Haridwar → Haridwar/Rishikesh. Welcome briefing, check into hotel, Ganga aarti experience at Har Ki Pauri.
**Day 2**: Drive to Barkot or Uttarkashi; over‑night stay with acclimatization.
**Day 3**: Yamunotri darshan, temple rituals, optional trek to Janki Chatti hot springs, return to Uttarkashi.
**Day 4**: Drive to Gangotri, perform Ganga aarti at Gangotri Temple, overnight at Gangotri Keylong area.
**Day 5**: Drive to Uttarkashi/Kedarnath base; stay in Gaurikund or Sonprayag.
**Day 6**: Kedarnath temple visit (by pony, palki or helicopter), darshan, return to Sonprayag/Gaurikund.
**Day 7**: Travel to Badrinath via Joshimath; visit Mana Village & Vyas Gufa en route; overnight in Badrinath.
**Day 8**: Badrinath darshan, Tapt Kund hot spring ritual, optional visit to Mana Village or nearby waterfalls. Overnight in Joshimath/Rudraprayag.
**Day 9**: Drive back to Rishikesh/Haridwar via Devprayag and Pipalkoti with scenic stops for photography and spiritual reflection.
**Day 10**: Conclude yatra at Haridwar/Rishikesh for final Ganga blessings, drop at Delhi or onward airports/railway.

The itinerary includes **vegetarian meals**, **mid-range lodgings**, vehicle transfers, temple registration assistance, and 24/7 helpline support. Altitude-wise, the longest trek is to Kedarnath, where optional helicopter travel or pony rides are available. Comfort breaks are scheduled, with local sightseeing built into travel days for cultural immersion—Mana Village’s ancient tales, Bhairavnath Temple’s aura, and Ganga’s spiritual energy.

Additional tips:
- **Best Travel Seasons**: May‑June & Sept‑Oct due to weather stability.
- **Altitude notes**: Kedarnath sits at ~3,583 m; medical advice before travel is advised.
- **₹ Budget**: Estimated tour cost per person depending on group size and lodge category.
- **Preparation checklist**: ID copies, pilgrimage permits, layered clothes, first‑aid kit, poncho, walking stick.

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