Planning a Post-Monsoon Char Dham Trip from Haridwar

For many pilgrims, Haridwar is where the Char Dham Yatra begins: the journey to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. As the monsoon ends, the weeks from late September until the shrines close for winter are a popular time to go, with clearer skies and cooler days.

Register before you go

Uttarakhand requires pilgrims to register for the yatra. Registration is done through the state's official channels, and you'll need to show it at checkpoints along the route. Register only through official sources and keep a digital and a paper copy.

Pace the trip

Covering all four shrines usually takes 10 to 12 days by road from Haridwar. Mountain roads are slow, and after heavy rain landslides can cause delays. Build in spare days, and don't plan tight connections with flights or trains on the way back.

Health and altitude

• Kedarnath and Yamunotri involve long walks or pony rides at high altitude. Prepare with regular walking in the weeks before.
• Older pilgrims and anyone with heart or lung conditions should get a medical check-up before travelling.
• Carry warm layers. Nights at the shrines are cold, even in autumn.

Closing dates

The shrines usually close for winter around Diwali and Bhai Dooj. The exact dates are announced each year by the temple committees. Check the latest announcements before booking the final part of your trip.

Starting from Haridwar also gives you time to settle in: a dip at Har Ki Pauri and an evening aarti are a traditional way to begin the journey into the mountains.

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