Nearby Destinations — Char Dham Yatra Route

Add these sacred and scenic Uttarakhand destinations to your Char Dham Yatra itinerary.

On Kedarnath Route

Triyuginarayan

Temple Near Kedarnath

Lord Shiva temple where Shiva-Parvati wedding fire still burns. 5 km from Sonprayag on the Kedarnath route.

Deoria Tal

Lake + Trek Rudraprayag

Sacred lake at 2,438 m. Stunning Chaukhamba peak reflection. 2 km trek from Sari village. Excellent camping.

Chopta

Meadows Rudraprayag

Uttarakhand's mini Switzerland at 2,680 m. Base for Tungnath-Chandrashila trek. Winter snowfall destination.

Tungnath

3,680 m Temple Chopta Base

Highest Shiva temple in the world at 3,680 m. 4 km easy trek from Chopta. Best June–October.

Kartik Swami

Temple + Views Rudraprayag

Lord Kartikeya temple with 360° Himalayan views. 3 km trek from Kanakchauri on the Kedarnath highway.

On Badrinath Route

Mana Village

Border Village 3 km from Badrinath

Last village of India before Tibet border. Bhim Pull natural rock bridge, Saraswati river, Vyasa cave. 3 km from Badrinath.

Valley of Flowers

UNESCO Heritage Ghangaria Base

UNESCO World Heritage Site. 500+ Himalayan flower species bloom June–September. 4 km trek from Ghangaria.

Hemkund Sahib

4,329 m Temple Ghangaria Base

Sacred Sikh gurdwara at 4,329 m beside a glacial lake. 6 km steep trek from Ghangaria alongside Valley of Flowers.

Auli

Skiing + Views Joshimath, 12 km

Premier skiing resort. Cable car (Asia's longest). Nanda Devi and Kamet peaks visible. Summer meadows, winter skiing.

Pangarchulla

4,590 m Peak Auli Base

Winter trekking peak at 4,590 m. 5-day expedition from Auli. Outstanding views of Nanda Devi range.

On Gangotri Route

Dayara Bugyal

Alpine Meadow Uttarkashi

High altitude meadow at 3,048 m. Excellent skiing in winter, wildflowers in summer. 8 km trek from Barsu village.

Harsil

Valley Stay 75 km from Uttarkashi

Pristine Himalayan valley on the Bhagirathi river. Apple orchards, cedar forests, crystal clear water. 75 km from Uttarkashi.

Kanchidham

Shakti Temple Uttarkashi

Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham temple in Uttarkashi — important Shakti pilgrimage site, often combined with Gangotri Yatra.

Gaumukh

Glacier Trek 18 km from Gangotri

Source of the Ganges at 3,892 m. 18 km trek from Gangotri. Glacier trek permit required from Forest Dept.

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