Chardham Yatra 11 Days with Kedarnath Helicopter: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath

Our Chardham Yatra 11 days package visits all four holy shrines of the Garhwal Himalayas, with a helicopter flight to Kedarnath instead of the long 16 km walk. Begin with the Ganga Aarti in Haridwar, visit Yamunotri and Gangotri by road, fly from Phata to Kedarnath and back in one day, then go on to Badrinath and Mana village, and end with the evening Aarti in Rishikesh. It is a private yatra with your own car, an experienced hill driver and a Shamrock tour manager, from Delhi or Dehradun.

Shamrock Journeys is a trusted Uttarakhand tour operator. Since 2002 we have planned private pilgrimage tours for families, senior citizens and groups.

Yatra at a Glance

Here are the key facts of the Chardham Yatra 11 days package.

Duration: 11 days and 10 nights
Route: Haridwar (1 night), Barkot (2), Uttarkashi (2), Guptkashi (2), Badrinath (1), Rudraprayag (1), Rishikesh (1)
Helicopter: Phata to Kedarnath and back on Day 7
Starts: Delhi or Dehradun. Ends: Dehradun or Delhi
Tour type: private yatra with car, driver and tour manager
Walks: about 6 km each way at Yamunotri, with ponies and palkis available
Best time: May, June, September and October

Why Choose This Yatra

Kedarnath by helicopter: no 16 km climb, so it suits senior citizens and anyone short of time.
All four Dhams: the full Char Dham Yatra in the traditional order.
Two nights at each base: Barkot, Uttarkashi and Guptkashi, so no day is rushed.
A Shamrock tour manager: help with hotels, registration and the helicopter day.
Private and flexible: the Chardham Yatra 11 days route is one of our most popular Chardham Yatra packages.

Chardham Yatra 11 Days Itinerary

This is the day-by-day plan of the Chardham Yatra 11 days package.

Day 1: Delhi or Dehradun to Haridwar

We meet you in Delhi (about 220 km, five to six hours) or at Dehradun airport (about 40 km, one hour) and drive to Haridwar. In the evening, join the Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri.

Shamrock travel tip: make sure your online yatra registration is done before Day 1, and keep it with the same photo ID you used for your helicopter ticket. For more advice, read our Shamrock India Travel Tips.

Overnight: Haridwar

Day 2: Haridwar to Barkot via Mussoorie

Drive about 210 km, seven to eight hours, up through Mussoorie, with a stop at Kempty Falls, and on to Barkot in the Yamuna valley.

Meals: breakfast and dinner. Overnight: Barkot

Day 3: Yamunotri Dham

Drive about 45 km to Janki Chatti, then walk about 6 km, or ride a pony or palki, to Yamunotri. Bathe in Jamunabai Kund, cook rice in the hot spring of Surya Kund, pray at Divya Shila and visit the temple of Goddess Yamuna. Return to Barkot.

Meals: breakfast and dinner. Overnight: Barkot

Day 4: Barkot to Uttarkashi

Drive about 100 km, four hours, to Uttarkashi on the Bhagirathi river. Visit the Vishwanath temple and the Shakti temple.

Meals: breakfast and dinner. Overnight: Uttarkashi

Day 5: Gangotri Dham

Drive about 100 km, three to four hours, past the hot springs of Gangnani and the Harsil valley to Gangotri. Visit the temple of Goddess Ganga, then return to Uttarkashi.

Meals: breakfast and dinner. Overnight: Uttarkashi

Day 6: Uttarkashi to Guptkashi

A long drive of about 220 km, eight to nine hours, along the Mandakini valley to Guptkashi. In the evening, visit the Ardh Narishwar temple.

Meals: breakfast and dinner. Overnight: Guptkashi

Day 7: Kedarnath by Helicopter

Today is the high point of the Chardham Yatra 11 days yatra. After an early breakfast, drive to the helipad at Phata. Fly over the Mandakini valley to Kedarnath, at about 3,583 metres, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Have darshan at the temple, then fly back to Phata and drive to Guptkashi.

Shamrock travel tip: reach the helipad on time, carry only a small bag, and wear warm clothes; it is cold at Kedarnath even in summer. Flights stop in bad weather, so keep the day free. See our Shamrock India Travel Tips.

Meals: breakfast and dinner. Overnight: Guptkashi

Day 8: Guptkashi to Badrinath

Drive about 200 km, seven to eight hours, via Joshimath to Badrinath on the Alaknanda river. Join the evening Aarti at the temple of Lord Vishnu.

Meals: breakfast and dinner. Overnight: Badrinath

Day 9: Badrinath and Mana to Rudraprayag

Bathe in the hot spring of Tapt Kund and have darshan at Badrinath. Visit Mana, the last village before the border, with Vyas Gufa and Bhim Pul. Then drive about 160 km to Rudraprayag, where the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers meet.

Meals: breakfast and dinner. Overnight: Rudraprayag

Day 10: Rudraprayag to Rishikesh

Drive about 140 km, four to five hours, past Devprayag. In Rishikesh, see the river bridges and Triveni Ghat, and join the evening Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan.

Meals: breakfast and dinner. Overnight: Rishikesh

Day 11: Rishikesh to Dehradun or Delhi

After breakfast, we take you to Dehradun airport (about 45 minutes) or Delhi (about 240 km, six hours). Your Chardham Yatra 11 days pilgrimage ends here.

Meals: breakfast

What Is Included

Your Chardham Yatra 11 days package includes:

Ten nights in hotels near each Dham, on a twin or double sharing basis
Vegetarian breakfast and dinner every day
Helicopter tickets from Phata to Kedarnath and back, subject to weather and flight rules
A private car with an experienced hill driver for the whole yatra
A Shamrock tour manager
All taxes, tolls, parking and driver costs, and help with your yatra registration

What Is Not Included

Flights and trains to the start point
Lunch
Ponies and palkis at Yamunotri, special puja and VIP darshan
Extra costs from bad weather, road blocks or cancelled flights
Personal expenses and travel insurance

About the Kedarnath Helicopter

On the Chardham Yatra 11 days package, you fly from Phata. Helicopters to Kedarnath fly from helipads in the Guptkashi, Phata and Sersi area. The flight is short, but seats are limited and flights stop in rain, cloud or wind. If your flight is cancelled, we arrange another flight on a later day where possible, or a pony or palki for the walk from Gaurikund. Each operator has a weight limit per person, and heavier passengers may pay extra.

Best Time for This Yatra

The temples open from about late April or May to October or November. May and June are pleasant but busy, and helicopter seats sell fast. July and August bring monsoon rain and fewer flights. September and October bring clear skies and the most reliable flying weather for the Chardham Yatra 11 days helicopter day.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if the helicopter does not fly?

Flights depend on the weather and on flight rules. If a flight is cancelled, we help with a new flight or the walk by pony or palki.

Is the Chardham Yatra 11 days package good for senior citizens?

Yes. The helicopter removes the hardest walk, and the pace is easy. Ponies and palkis are available at Yamunotri.

When should I book?

Three to four months ahead for May and June, as helicopter seats and hotels sell out.

Do I need to register?

Yes. Every pilgrim must register online with Uttarakhand Tourism. We help you with it.

Can I walk to Kedarnath instead?

Yes. Our Chardham Yatra 12 days package walks to Kedarnath and stays a night at the temple.

How much does the Chardham Yatra 11 days package cost?

The price depends on your hotels, helicopter fares, the number of travellers and your dates. Tell us your plans and we will send a clear quotation.

More Chardham Yatra Packages

12-Day Chardham Yatra by Road: all four Dhams, with a night at Kedarnath.
7-Day Do Dham Yatra with Kedarnath Helicopter: Kedarnath by helicopter and Badrinath.
8-Day Do Dham Yatra Kedarnath Badrinath: Kedarnath on foot and Badrinath.
5-Day Ek Dham Yatra Badrinath: Badrinath only.

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